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August 4, 2026

'Secluded' Surrey pub garden with 'genuine tranquillity' named as Bucket List location

Good Morning Surrey — 2026-08-04
The garden was singled out for its "genuine countryside tranquillity" and "proximity to the capital"
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'Secluded' Surrey pub garden with 'genuine tranquillity' named as Bucket List location

'Secluded' Surrey pub garden with 'genuine tranquillity' named as Bucket List location

• The garden was singled out for its "genuine countryside tranquillity" and "proximity to the capital"

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SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday

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SurreyLive — Woking · 7 days ago

Police want new powers to fight Woking town centre anti-social behaviour after crime surge

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Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday

Epsom Council chamber walk-out: a postscript

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Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday

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• Dear Editor, Glyn Hall, originally gifted by local benefactor Margaret Glyn, has served generations as a place for education, connection and community activities.
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SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday

Couple who left Surrey for Devon now feel 'healthier' after moving to 'blue zone'

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The River Mole cuts the dramatic Mole Gap through the North Downs between Dorking and Leatherhead, carving a 170-metre river cliff on the flank of Box Hill.

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