Woking

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Visitors to Woking can take advantage of its range of permanent attractions. eclectic art and history exhibitions are on offer at the award winning gallery and museum - The Lightbox - created by the designers of the London Eye.

Theatre-goers can watch some of the biggest and best shows from the West End at the region’s largest venue, The New Victoria, or enjoy some homegrown talent and local productions at the neighbouring Rhoda McGaw Theatre. Or take a leisurely stroll around the many picturesque common. There's plenty of entertainment in Woking itself. The Ambassadors Theatre gets some of the very best West End shows and plays, while you'll find stunning artwork at the Lightbox Gallery.

The Gordon Ramsay Academy is Gordon’s first-ever cooking Academy. Gordon has always been passionate about sharing his love of food and the Academy is where this is brought to life, offering guests of all ages and all levels of cooking ability the chance to enjoy fun, relaxed and informative cookery classes.

Woking is perfectly placed in the heart of Surrey and has a fast, regular train service from London Waterloo, which is just half an hour away. Visitors find Woking’s pedestrianised, level town centre easy to get around, and enjoy the benefits of Shopmobility and the free, Town Centre Buggy during the week. For the more active visitor, Woking’s Cycle Town status means that it’s easier than ever to get to, across and around the Borough on two wheels.

Towns & Villages near Working

• Chertsey (5 miles)
• Cobham (5.4 miles)
• Weybridge (5.5 miles)
• Guildford (5.7 miles)

Things to do in Woking

• Visit one of the greenest buildings in the UK at the WWF Living Planet Centre, a free attraction with plenty of family activities.
• Legoland® Windsor is a short drive away and offers one of the very best family days out in the UK! Get involved with everything from Lego construction workshops to laser battles with evil Pharoahs!
• Head to the gardens at RHS Garden Wisley, amongst the most celebrated in England, and see one of the largest greenhouses in the country.

If you're looking for somewhere to stay then The Talbot is located in the lovely village of Ripley and conveniently located within 10 minutes o Woking making it an ideal venue for travellers exploring the area.