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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

Surrey Heath

In or near Windlesham.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Surrey Heath — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign – Signpost in Surrey Heath Museum - geograph.org.uk - 6702352

C Woodward — 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
Camberley · 0.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Surrey Heath is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Camberley Theatre is a venue that hosts a variety of performances, including musicals, dance shows, and talks. Visitors can enjoy a range of events throughout the year, showcasing local talent and professional productions.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Surrey Heath is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the local history and culture of the area, offering insights into its development and heritage. The museum houses a variety of exhibits and collections relevant to Surrey Heath and its surroundings.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named "Surrey Heath" in recognition of the extensive areas of heathland it contains, including Chobham Common and Lightwater Country Park, which form part of the wider Thames Basin Heaths. The new district was granted borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. In April 2025, Surrey Heath became home to the oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, a Supercentenarian aged old, after previous oldest living person Inah Canabarro Lucas died at the…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.3395, -0.7433
County
Surrey
District
Surrey Heath
Parish
Surrey Heath, unparished area
Postcode
GU15 3SY
Parliamentary constituency
Surrey Heath
Phone
+44 1276 707600
Nearest railway station
Camberley0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU15 3SY), in the parish of Surrey Heath, unparished area.
What is Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Surrey Heath?
The nearest railway station is Camberley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU15 3SY.
Who owns Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath is owned by Surrey Heath Borough Council.
Is Surrey Heath a protected site?
Yes — Surrey Heath is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Surrey Heath?
The nearest railway station is Camberley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU15 3SY.