Towns & cities · South East England
Alfold
Alfold — a village located in Waverley, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Witley · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alfold, the nearest railway station is Witley, located 9.8 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Alfold is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 15 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,046 people. Address: GU6. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in Waverley, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.0954°, -0.5197°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alfold is a village and civil parish in Surrey, England on the West Sussex border. Alfold is a dispersed or polyfocal village in the Green Belt, which is buffered from all other settlements. The Greensand Way runs north of the village along the Greensand Ridge and two named localities exist to the north and south of the historic village centre which features pubs, a set of stocks and a whipping post. Alfold Crossways has a country park, recreational ground and a garden centre whereas Alfold's centre has a village store and the Anglican parish church. The population was 1,059 in the 2011 UK census.
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Background
History
Early glass making, evidence of which can be seen in Sidney Wood, appears to provide the oldest trace of land use in the village. The glass industry in Alfold ended around 1615 when using charcoal was banned in glass production.}} A Baptist chapel was erected in 1883, and an elementary school in 1876. Significant other homes mentioned in 1911 were Sydney Manor and Sachel Court; Sachel Court was owned by Thomas Smith Wharrie, an engineer in Scotland and director of British Mutual Banking Company Ltd.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0954, -0.5197
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Alfold
- Postcode
- GU6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Population
- 1,046
- Nearest railway station
- Witley — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q925817 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alfold (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alfold - geograph.org.uk - 1104250.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Alfold War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Church of St Nicholas
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Loxwood
Villages · 2.0 km
Glassworks (site of)
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Wey and Arun Canal
Canals · 2.3 km
Fast Bridge Over The Wey And Arun Canal
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Loxwood Canal Centre
Canals · 2.8 km
Dunsfold Collection
Museums · 3.4 km
Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure
Memorials & monuments · 3.7 km
Burningfold Manor
Manor houses · 3.7 km
Dunsfold
Villages · 3.8 km
Surrey Hills Wood Carving
Public art & sculpture · 3.9 km
Alfold is a village in Surrey, South East England, with a population of 1,046. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,046
- Administrative county
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Alfold
48 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Alfold →
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary
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Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas — church in Alfold, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter and St Paul
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📷 5Theatres · South East England
Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Wey and Arun Canal
Wey and Arun Canal — canal in the south east of England.
📷 5📷 5Canals · South East England
Loxwood Canal Centre
Loxwood Canal Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Roman Buildings
Roman Buildings — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
The Holy Well
The Holy Well — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Pollingfold Mansion (site of)
Pollingfold Mansion (site of) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Baynards Park
Baynards Park — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Glassworks (site of)
Glassworks (site of) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Chapel (site of)
Chapel (site of) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Camp / embankment (on aerial)
Camp / embankment (on aerial) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Hascombe Hill
Hascombe Hill — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Rydinghurst
Rydinghurst — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Utworth Manor
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Dunsfold Collection
Dunsfold Collection — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary and All Saints, Dunsfold
Church of St Mary and All Saints, Dunsfold — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Drungewick Manor
Drungewick Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Burningfold Manor
Burningfold Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Smithbrook Manor
Smithbrook Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Alfold War Memorial
Alfold War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas — church in Alfold, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Glassworks (site of)
Glassworks (site of) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Canals · South East England
Wey and Arun Canal
Wey and Arun Canal — canal in the south east of England.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Fast Bridge Over The Wey And Arun Canal
Fast Bridge Over The Wey And Arun Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Alfold
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Shadow Woods (Yurts)
Shadow Woods (Yurts) — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Slinfold Caravan Club Site
Slinfold Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Limeburners Campsite
Limeburners Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Nowhurst Camp Site
Nowhurst Camp Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bentley Copse Activity Centre
Bentley Copse Activity Centre — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Blue Ship Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Chequers Inn Public House
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📷 5Cafés · South East England
Hambledon Village Shop
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The Scarlett Arms Public House
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The Star Public House
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Dog And Pheasant Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alfold?
- Alfold is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU6), in the parish of Alfold.
- What is Alfold?
- Alfold — a village located in Waverley, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alfold?
- The nearest railway station is Witley, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU6.
- Is Alfold a protected site?
- Yes — Alfold is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Alfold free to visit?
- Yes, Alfold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alfold?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU6. It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency.