Epsom

Epsom is the principal town of the Borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey. A traditional English market town, the high street is dominated by the clock tower, which was erected in 1847-8. Historically Epsom was a popular spa town, famed for its Epsom Salts. Now it is more famous for horse racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse, with the annual visit from The Queen on Derby day.

There are a mixture of Edwardian, Twenties and Thirties detached and semi-detached houses, some Georgian style houses, conversion flats and small pockets of Victorian terrace houses and cottages. There is a good choice of state and private schools, including Laine Theatre Arts, the University for the Creative Arts and Epsom College making Epsom a popular choice for families.

Epsom is surrounded by green space. Epsom Downs is famous for its racecourse with 600 acres open to the public. Epsom Common is a Nature Reserve, another at Horton Country Park also has a children’s farm, a riding school and a golf club. Epsom Golf Club has an 18-hole course. The Rainbow Leisure Centre pool is in the centre and nearby David Lloyd Health Club.

Culture interests include Epsom Playhouse for various shows and comedy nights and there is an Odeon Cinema. Shopping in Epsom comprises of The Ashley Centre shopping mall, with high street chains including M&S Food Hall and Waitrose. There is a twice-weekly market and a monthly farmers’ market and a handful of independent shops. There are plentiful restaurants and cafes.

Transport links via the A3 into London, or the A24 to the South Coast in approx. an hour.

Trains to London Waterloo every 30 minutes and regular trains to London Victoria, with journey times approx. 40 minutes.

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