Weybridge is a small but sought-after town located in the county of Surrey, South East England. Taking its name from the River Wey, Weybridge is renowned for its beauty and heritage, as well as being the ideal location for commuters due to its close proximity to London. Sitting within close range of picturesque countryside, this town offers motorsport history, scenic riverside walks, café culture, and classy but traditional pubs on its residents' doorstep. Weybridge is a perfect blend of river life, cosmopolitan life, and country life, and whilst it's not the biggest town in the country, it sure does offer plenty of interesting things to see and fun things to do. Unsurprisingly, Weybridge is a popular area as it tends to be a long-term home where people settle having moved from larger cities or towns such as London.
Residents and tourists are treated to plenty of exciting attractions in and around Weybridge, where the likes of Brooklands Museum- The birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation, St George's Hill Golf Club, Painshill Park, and Daytona Sandown Park can all be discovered. If shopping is on the agenda, residents can take themselves off for a day filled with exploration at The Heart Shopping Centre, The Hersham Green Shopping Centre, or Sunbury Cross Shopping Centre.
Weybridge has an excellent reputation for safety having been named among the top 5 safest medium-sized towns in Surrey. The town has an impressive 28% lower crime rate than the rest of the South East and 36% lower crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
A good selection of parking is offered in Weybridge. Residents can find hourly-rated parking at the likes of Churchfield Car Park, York Road Car Park, and Weybridge Point & parking. If long-term parking is preferred at either a daily or monthly fee, residents can use the online booking services of JustPark, Parkopedia, or Yourparkingspace to secure their spot.
A limited nightlife is present in Weybridge with the option of mainly bars and pubs within the town centre. Some of the most popular venues are No 39 Bar, The Flintgate, The Queen's Head, and Marble Bar & Lounge, although if residents are looking for a more lively evening out, they can travel into the capital for a much wider nightlife selection.
Parents can explore a range of top-rated schools within Weybridge by assessing websites that offer parent reviews, catchment areas, exam results, league tables and much more. Some of the best schools to choose from include St George’s College Weybridge, Notre Dame Senior School, and Heathside School. Students that are looking for further education also have many great local options of Bracknell & Wokingham College, Guildford College, and the University of London.
A brilliant variety of greenery is available in and around Weybridge which would be a lot of fun for furry friends to explore. Dog walkers and adventurers can discover the beautiful scenic spaces of Brooklands Community Park, Churchfields Meadow, St Boundary Park, and Riverside Weybridge, and many more.
Weybridge train station is mainly served by Soth Western Railway, which provides residents with regular direct and connecting trains to the popular destinations of London Waterloo- 39m, Reading- 1hr 11m, Brighton- 1hr 44m. The nearest airport to Weybridge is London Heathrow (LHR) Airport which can be reached in 18 minutes by car via the M25. Buses also serve the area for local travel.