LIVING IN EPSOM
Epsom in Surrey is a lovely traditional English market town, nestled between the hustle and bustle of London and the serene rolling hills of Surrey, making it a wonderful place to live.
Famed in days gone by for the healing properties of its water – maybe you’ve heard of Epsom Salts, which contained minerals extracted from Epsom’s spring water – but today known more for its horse racing venue – Epsom Downs Race Course, which each year gets the royal seal of approval when The Queen attends the Derby.
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Its market town heritage continues today with loads of shopping options for those looking for labels and those battling for bargains. Epsom has a large selection of high street names in its shops, restaurants, bars and the busy Ashley Centre shopping mall. The town centre also hosts a weekly fruit and veg, flower, fish and traditional market under the clock tower.
Epsom has an abundance of open spaces and parkland in and around the town centre. Horton Country Park has been treasured by locals since medieval times, and today offers 400 acres of park and nature reserve enjoyed by cyclists, walkers, kite flyers, fruit pickers and nature lovers the county over. Epsom Downs is another fabulous open space, with unspoilt heath and woodlands and panoramic views across the whole of London.
There is also lots for kids to do with Bocketts Farm Park for farm animals and play areas, Chessington World of Adventures and Hobbledown Children’s Farm. Epsom has an excellent choice of schools for all ages, with 25 primary schools, eight secondary schools and seven colleges, as well as numerous nurseries.
For golf enthusiasts there are three 18-hole golf courses in the area, for fitness enthusiasts there is the Rainbow leisure centre and a David Lloyd, and for entertainment enthusiasts there is an Odeon cinema and several theatres, a couple of art galleries and a museum.
TRAVEL
Epsom is ideally positioned for those travelling into the City each day, being in the London commuter belt, and just 35 minutes from Waterloo direct from Epsom Railway Station. To the south, the town’s proximity to the M25 – Junctions 8 and 9 – means easy access to the rest of south-east England.
The Marquis of Granby
Traditional High Street pub offering classic British food and a well-established presence in Epsom’s town-centre social scene.
8 High Street, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8AD
VIEW WEBSITEEl Rincon
Independent Spanish restaurant serving traditional tapas and paella, with a long-standing presence in the Downs area.
16 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5QB
VIEW WEBSITEOrganico
Independent café and organic food store in the town centre specialising in fresh, plant-led dishes and sustainably sourced produce.
36 High Street, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8AG
VIEW FACEBOOK PAGEEpsom Downs
Expansive chalk downland with far-reaching views, walking routes and access to the racecourse, forming one of Epsom’s defining landmarks.
Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5LQ
Horton Country Park
Extensive country park with woodland trails, open meadows and cycle paths, widely used for everyday exercise and outdoor family time.
Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8PL
Rosebery Park
Well-kept green space near the town centre, providing open lawns and play facilities.
Rosebery Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AW
Epsom Playhouse
Local theatre hosting touring productions, comedy, live music and seasonal performances throughout the year.
42 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AL
VIEW WEBSITEEpsom Picturehouse
Town-centre cinema in Epsom Square screening mainstream releases, independent films and live-streamed cultural events.
6-8 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8AG
VIEW WEBSITEEscape From The Room
Escape-room venue offering immersive group challenges suited to social events and team activities.
1st Floor, 31 South Street, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7PF
VIEW WEBSITERosebery School
State secondary school for girls aged 11-18, including sixth form, and is well regarded locally for academic performance.
White Horse Drive, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7NQ
VIEW WEBSITEWallace Fields Infant School & Wallace Fields Junior School
Co-educational primary schools serving the Epsom area, known locally for strong community engagement and consistent enrolment demand.
Wallace Fields, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3AS
VIEW WEBSITENescot (North East Surrey College of Technology)
Further education college offering vocational courses, apprenticeships and higher education programmes for students across Surrey and South West London.
Reigate Road, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3DS
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