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Borough of Elmbridge
In or near Claygate.
Elmbridge is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Esher, and other notable towns and villages include Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Mol
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Esher · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Borough of Elmbridge, you can take a train to Esher station, which is 1.3 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is KT10 1SA.
About
Elmbridge is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Esher, and other notable towns and villages include Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Molesey. The borough lies just outside the administrative boundary of Greater London, but is almost entirely within the M25 motorway which encircles London. Settlements within Elmbridge range from the contiguous suburbs of the Greater London Built-up Area in the borough's northeast (Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Weston Green, and Hinchley Wood) to the exurban towns and villages of the Metropolitan Green Belt beyond, including Walton on Thames, Hersham, Weybridge, Esher, Claygate, Cobham, and Oxshott. The neighbouring districts are Mole Valley, Guildford, Woking, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames, the latter two being London boroughs.
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Summary from the official site
Elmbridge Museum showcases the rich history of the Elmbridge borough through various exhibitions and collections. Visitors can explore artifacts from different eras, including Roman life and the impact of the Second World War on the local community.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Elmbridge is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Esher, and other notable towns and villages include Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Molesey. The borough lies just outside the administrative boundary of Greater London, but is almost entirely within the M25 motorway which encircles London. Settlements within Elmbridge range from the contiguous suburbs of the Greater London Built-up Area in the borough's northeast (Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Weston Green, and Hinchley Wood) to the exurban towns and villages of the Metropolitan Green Belt beyond, including Walton on Thames, Hersham, Weybridge, Esher, Claygate, Cobham, and Oxshott. The neighbouring districts are Mole Valley, Guildford, Woking, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames, the latter two being London boroughs.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering two former districts which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named after the medieval Elmbridge hundred which had covered a similar area. The hundred appears in Domesday Book of 1086 as Amelebrige. The name thus derives from the River Amele or Emley, an old name for the River Mole, rather than elm trees. The district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. In the early 1990s the neighbouring London Borough of Kingston upon Thames sought to have eastern parts of Elmbridge, including Long Ditton, Thames Ditton,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3700, -0.3618
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT10 1SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Nearest railway station
- Esher — 1.3 km
- Official site
- elmbridgemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Elmbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Elmbridge?
- Borough of Elmbridge is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT10 1SA), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is Borough of Elmbridge?
- Elmbridge is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Esher, and other notable towns and villages include Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Mol
- How do I get to Borough of Elmbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Esher, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT10 1SA.
- Who owns Borough of Elmbridge?
- Borough of Elmbridge is owned by Elmbridge Borough Council.
- Is Borough of Elmbridge free to visit?
- Yes, Borough of Elmbridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Borough of Elmbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Esher, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT10 1SA.