WAVERLEY
WAVERLEY’S VILLAGES
Named after the Cistercian Abbey on the
Narrow sunken lanes, which so charmingly
outskirts of Farnham, Waverley is tucked
characterise the area, link the enchanting
away in the southwest corner of Surrey.
villages and hamlets where picturesque
Waverley is a surprising oasis of quiet
greens and commons and historic tile-hung
rural charm where nature and history have
and timber-framed cottages can be found in
combined to create a landscape of great
abundance.
variety enriched with literary, artistic and
musical associations.
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Discover the breathtaking Surrey Hills, which
A smal historic market and coaching town
for countless generations have inspired
where, to this day, cattle graze on the water
artists, authors, musicians, composers, kings,
meadows and canal boats rest up against the
comedians, tsars and even revolutionaries.
Wharf. The museum celebrates the work of
Visitors can hike, bike or ride around over 400
Gertrude Jekyl , garden designer for Edwin
miles of bridleways and footpaths.
Lutyens’ many commissions in the area.
The quality and variety of shops in Waverley
is a huge attractions, whether high street
farnHam
names or specialist local shops. Also not
A gracious country town with some of the
to be missed are the widely acclaimed
finest Georgian architecture in the south.
Farmers’ Markets at Milford (3rd Sunday
Farnham is a happy blend of old and new.
each month), Haslemere (1st Sunday each
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month), Farnham (4th Sunday each month)
An attractive old market town perched where
and Cranleigh (1st Friday each month) where
the three counties meet, within easy reach of
visitors can sample a wide selection of local
magnificent countryside including the Devil’s
produce.
Punch Bowl. In May 2009 Haslemere will
have a special weekend festival to celebrate
Tennyson’s bi-centenary.
cranlEiGH Reputedly the largest vil age in the country,
Cranleigh is popular for shopping and
its picturesque, level main street boasts
a department store and wide range of
independent specialist shops. As a key point
on the Greensand Way, Cranleigh offers
walkers and cyclists a welcome break.
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Visit Surrey 2009