Mole Valley
Properties and events in Mole Valley
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Romans at Leatherhead Museum
Leatherhead Museum will be celebrating our fascinating collection of artefacts from the Ashtead Roman Villa.
Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands
Rye Meadows is a special wetland site in Ashtead, which is the result of a 12 year programme to enhance the nature conservation value of the Rye Brook and its floodplain and to encourage and protect wildlife.
Combat Stress Open Day
Combat Stress is the UK's leading veterans' mental health charity, based in Leatherhead. We’re opening the doors at our South Hub for guests to have a tour of our treatment centre on Friday 6 September.
Charting the Changes
From the earliest times to the present day, maps have depicted developments in the Mole Valley area. In this talk, we'll show a selection of such maps, looking particularly at the evolution of ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’.
Leatherhead Library
Visit Leatherhead Library, which is housed in The Mansion, a Grade II listed building.
A Stitch in Time
See inside one of Surrey’s oldest private homes and its adjacent working forge, with textile exhibits exploring this year’s theme of ‘Routes – Networks – Connections’.
Mullins House/Coffee Shop
You can see the shop where Mullins used to make the shoes, the original stairs to the flat above ( not accessible), original fireplace and wall.
St Nicolas Church, Great Bookham
Our Grade I listed church dating from the 11th century, with its various additions and alterations, will be open for visiting throughout Heritage Week
Polesden Lacey
With glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills, stunning gardens and acres of countryside to explore, Polesden Lacey house and estate is the perfect place to enjoy a day out with family and friends.
Guided historic Dorking pub walk
Guided walk with a museum guide to the pubs past and present of Dorking many of which grew up around transport networks and hubs
Keymer Handmade Clay Roof Tiles & Wienerberger Factory Tour
Our visitors will be able to look around our beautiful showroom, participate in a full factory tour, and will also get the opportunity to make your very own Keymer tile!
Charlwood - Lowfield Heath Windmill
Visit a complete eighteenth century windmill and enjoy a self-guided tour and small exhibition about the restoration. Visitors are free to enjoy the grounds, TEAS & CAKES/bring a picnic. Toilet facilities are available. Guides on hand for questions
St Martin's Church
St Martin's is a handsome Victorian church by Henry Woodyer celebrating its 150 anniversary. For Heritage Open Days the church will be exploring its connections with the creative arts and networks within the community.
St Giles' Church in Ashtead
Come to our wonderful 12th century St Giles’ Church in Ashtead and enjoy a fantastic variety of activities for all ages and interests.
St.Mary's Church, Pixham, Dorking
Explore an unusual church designed by the celebrated Edwardian architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, and enjoy a local history display.
Downs Solicitors
Join us for Heritage Open Days at our law firm! Explore our enchanting secret garden space within our historic listed building. Discover the beauty and serenity of this hidden gem while celebrating our rich heritage.
The Birth, Life & Death of the River Mole
The Mole Valley Geological Society presents a talk, field trip picnic & virtual field trip showing how geology and climate have shaped the valley of the River Mole.
Betchworth Castle guided walk
Guided tour of Betchworth Castle with a Museum guide, including access to the Castle enclosure.
Stane Street: the Roman Highway in Mole Valley
Stane Street was the Roman road from Chichester to London. This talk by Dr David Bird will consider why it was built, who used it and how, its history, and its impact on the surrounding area.
Buckinghill Farm Tour
A tour of a listed medieval hall house, dated 1415, under a Horsham stone roof with early 17th Century three storey parlour wing. The house is located alongside a private section of the ancient Roman road, Stane Street.
Discovering the Wood-Wide Web
A guided walk in search of the Wood-Wide Web, an underground network of fungal threads connecting trees and exchanging nutrients. We will search for these and other fungi on The Nower Local Nature Reserve, Dorking.
OVER HERE: The lives and legacy of the wartime Canadians in Surrey
During the Second World War, 330,000 Canadians passed through Aldershot Camp, training there before taking up the defence of the UK while most of the British soldiers were away. This talk will focus on the Canadians stationed in Surrey.
Tracing The Threads Of Our Historic Connections
Join us at The Grange Centre, with tours throughout the day, tracing the threads of our historic connections, with those who shaped the history of our site and our charity.
Ashtead Common
A guided walk over Ashtead Common led by Shaun Waddell, lead ranger.
Leatherhead Art Club - ‘Inspired by Mole Valley’
A display of artwork by Leatherhead Art Club
Surrey Figurative Artists - Connecting Lines
An exciting art exhibition in the unique setting of the Leatherhead Institute members' lending library
Churchyard Connections with Nature
Join us to explore the churchyard at St. Michael and All Angels Mickleham and see what has been done to encourage local flora and fauna to thrive. Inside you can explore the ancient church and enjoy delicious home-made cakes and refreshments.
St John's School, Leatherhead
See displays on the history and heritage of St John's in the Old Chapel and discover how the School came to be established in Leatherhead over 150 years ago with a guided tour of the School grounds (Tours at 1000; 1200)
Dorking's Famous Caves
4 tour of the caves in South Street can be booked on Saturday 14th September. A tour is a 45 min exploration of underground Dorking with expert guides.
Buckland Windmill
Visit the only surviving wind-powered sawmill in the UK, a tiny windmill designed to support the on-site sawmill and woodyard. In the garden of Yewdells, a listed timber-framed cottage built in 1713 (not open).
The A24: Mickleham's Old London Road and the Mickleham Bypass
For centuries travellers from London to Dorking and beyond passed through Mickleham in the Mole Gap. This display features photographs and maps of the route before and after the building of the Mickleham Bypass in 1937.
Manor House School Heritage
Visit our beautiful Manor House, see displays from the archives and explore the grounds.
The origin of Roads and Tracks in Newdigate
Learn about the roads and tracks and the origin of their names.
A Call to Arms: The History of the Surrey Yeomanry at Fetcham Park
Fetcham Park is hosting 'A Call to Arms: The History of the Surrey Yeomanry' an exhibition featuring historic panels on loan from Dorking Museum. Visit the exhibition and explore the Grade II* listed building, Laguerre murals and private grounds.
Dorking United Reformed Church: 'Walking the Way' display
Dorking United Reformed Church are pleased to be opening up our buildings and gardens for a chance to view the various displays that have built up over the 'Walking the Way' theme the church has been following for the last few months.
A Walk on the Ancient Ermyn Way connecting Leatherhead to Stane Street and London
A guided walk of the ancient Ermyn Way in Ashtead that will explore its historical features, both archaeological and industrial, and explore the biodiversity of the ancient boundary hedges.
Slyfield House
Slyfield House is a Grade I listed Jacobean house with a rich history.
Lisa Allen Dance & Arts
Lisa Allen Dance & Arts would like to invite you to join us for our day of performing arts on Saturday 14th September 2024 at The Leatherhead Institute. Please email [email protected] to sign up or visit our website at www.ladancearts.co.uk
Routes - Networks - Connections Model-making Extravaganza
Family transport-themed model-making extravaganza featuring wings & wheels, rails and sails from Dorking's past.
Surrey Archaeological Society Research Centre
The Surrey Archaeological Society will open its Research Centre to all visitors.
The Green Room Theatre
Take a backstage tour of this hidden gem of a theatre sited in a set of WWII Army barracks