Museums · South East England
Borough of Runnymede
In or near Ottershaw.
The Borough of Runnymede is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Addlestone and the borough also includes the towns of Chertsey and Egham. The bo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Virginia Water · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Borough of Runnymede, the nearest railway station is Virginia Water, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KT16 0AR. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Borough of Runnymede is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Addlestone and the borough also includes the towns of Chertsey and Egham. The borough is named after Runnymede, a water meadow on the banks of the River Thames near Egham, which is connected with the sealing of Magna Carta by King John in 1215. It is a prosperous part of the London commuter belt, having some of the most expensive housing in the United Kingdom outside central London, such as the Wentworth Estate at Virginia Water. The M25 motorway which encircles London runs through the borough, with Addlestone, Chertsey and Egham Hythe being inside the M25. At the 2021 Census, the population of the borough was 87,739. With a GDP per capita of £87,277 it is the sixth wealthiest borough in the UK, and the wealthiest outside of London. The UK Competitiveness Index ranks it as the 8th most economically competitive area in the UK, with only London boroughs ahead. The neighbouring districts are Spelthorne, Elmbridge, Woking, Surrey Heath and Windsor and Maidenhead.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Borough of Runnymede is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Addlestone and the borough also includes the towns of Chertsey and Egham. The borough is named after Runnymede, a water meadow on the banks of the River Thames near Egham, which is connected with the sealing of Magna Carta by King John in 1215. It is a prosperous part of the London commuter belt, having some of the most expensive housing in the United Kingdom outside central London, such as the Wentworth Estate at Virginia Water. The M25 motorway which encircles London runs through the borough, with Addlestone, Chertsey and Egham Hythe being inside the M25. At the 2021 Census, the population of the borough was 87,739. With a GDP per capita of £87,277 it is the sixth wealthiest borough in the UK, and the wealthiest outside of London. The UK Competitiveness Index ranks it as the 8th most economically competitive area in the UK, with only London boroughs ahead. The neighbouring districts are Spelthorne, Elmbridge, Woking, Surrey Heath and Windsor and Maidenhead.
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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 water meadow of Runnymede on the banks of the Thames at Egham on the northern edge of the borough, which is connected with the sealing of Magna Carta by King John in 1215 and is the site of several significant monuments. The district was awarded borough status in 1978, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. As part of upcoming structural changes to local government in England, the district will be abolished in April 2027 and the area will become part of the new unitary authority of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3950, -0.5410
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Runnymede
- Parish
- Runnymede, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT16 0AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runnymede and Weybridge
- Nearest railway station
- Virginia Water — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Runnymede (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lyne War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Runnymede?
- Borough of Runnymede is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT16 0AR), in the parish of Runnymede, unparished area.
- What is Borough of Runnymede?
- The Borough of Runnymede is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Addlestone and the borough also includes the towns of Chertsey and Egham. The bo
- How do I get to Borough of Runnymede?
- The nearest railway station is Virginia Water, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT16 0AR.
- Who owns Borough of Runnymede?
- Borough of Runnymede is owned by Runnymede Borough Council.
- How do I get to Borough of Runnymede?
- The nearest railway station is Virginia Water, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT16 0AR.