The beautiful landscape features of the Surrey Hills, particularly the historic buildings, settlements, country lanes, hedgerows, parkland, commons, heath and downland, provide evidence of a rich historic and cultural past.

This is a landscape that has provided inspiration to many of the country’s great artists, writers, designers and architects, particularly during and since Victorian times. It is vital that the historic features and the rich cultural heritage that define the Surrey Hills special sense of place are recorded, protected, managed and celebrated by present and future generations.