Museums · South East England
Shalford, Surrey
In or near Wonersh.
Shalford, Surrey — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Shalford · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shalford, Surrey is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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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.
Place summary
Shalford, Surrey, is home to a museum that showcases local history and culture. The museum features exhibits that reflect the heritage of the area, contributing to an understanding of the region's past.
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Background
History
Shalford appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Scaldefor. It was held by Robert de Wateville from Richard Fitz Gilbert. Its Domesday assets were: 4 hides; 1 church, 3 mills worth 16s, 11½ ploughs, 4 acre of meadow, wood worth 20 hogs. It rendered £20. The village also became well known for "the Great Fair of Shalford" which was set up by a charter issued by King John. In its heyday, it was said to have covered and attracted merchants from across the country. The original church, mentioned in the Domesday survey, no longer exists. An early Victorian church now stands in its place. St Mary's was built in 1846 with a lychgate and stained glass. Many older cottages do survive. One of the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2110, -0.5680
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Shalford
- Postcode
- GU4 8DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Shalford — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Shalford, Surrey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dagley Farm
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Shalford Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.5 km
The Seahorse Public House
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Shalford Mill
Mills · 0.9 km
Shalford Mill
Watermills · 0.9 km
Shalford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Farm Talk
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Bridge Over The River Tillingbourne
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Bradstone Brook
Manor houses · 1.2 km
Chinthurst Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Unstead Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Chinthurst Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shalford, Surrey?
- Shalford, Surrey is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU4 8DQ), in the parish of Shalford.
- What is Shalford, Surrey?
- Shalford, Surrey — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shalford, Surrey?
- The nearest railway station is Shalford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU4 8DQ.
- Is Shalford, Surrey a protected site?
- Yes — Shalford, Surrey is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shalford, Surrey?
- The nearest railway station is Shalford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU4 8DQ.