Photograph: A view of Polesden Lacey house captured from the east by Matt Ellery (Flickr)
Places Of Interest / Leisure
Bookham edges an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is well known for its open spaces, ideal for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse-riding and walking in the network of paths and bridleways, and on the National Trust Bookham Commons or Norbury Park, a Grade II Listed area of mixed woodlands and agricultural land, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
There is always something happening in Bookham and Fetcham with active community and sports groups. A highlight of the year is the Bookham Village Day, when community groups and schools come together with a parade through the high street and a celebratory local event with bands, displays, stalls and games at the Old Barn Hall and Field.
National Trust Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey, is an Edwardian country house, home to an extensive collection of paintings, ceramics and fine French furniture, with formal gardens and a 1,600 acre estate of rolling downlands with views over the Surrey Hills and ancient woodlands, habitat to wildlife and many rare species of birds and butterflies.
Leatherhead Theatre and Dorking Halls
Within a short drive of Bookham and Fetcham both Leatherhead and Dorking offer a range of live theatre, comedy and music shows and cinema screenings, suitable for families and adults.
Leatherhead Leisure Centre
For those enjoying an active lifestyle the Leatherhead Leisure Centre offers three swimming pools, gym & fitness equipment, and an extensive programme of group exercise classes such as yoga and pilates, as well as indoor and outdoor sports pitches and multi-use courts.
Effingham Golf Club
Renowned as England’s finest downland course, nearby Effingham Golf Course is a top 100 championship course, hosting major golf events. A traditional club with modern facilities, the clubhouse itself is a listed Georgian property, extended and remodelled from its origins as a 1700s farmhouse. With views towards the London skyline, the course comprises two loops of nine holes, nestled on the edge of the North Downs.
Transport Links
With easy access to the M25, A3 and the south coast by road, Bookham also has a train station with regular trains to London Waterloo and connections via Guildford to Portsmouth to the south and Reading to the west.
