Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity launches new fundraising appeal Closer to Care which aims to transform care for premature or sick babies and their families – putting them at the heart of their babies’ care and giving vulnerable newborns the Read on>

Today saw the official unveiling of some eyecatching new artwork at Oxted Railway Station. The glass entrance porch to platform 2 has been transformed with a huge, colourful display promoting the 153 mile North Downs Way National Trail and access Read on>

Come along and find out why Albury Estates Fly fishing lakes are Surreys best kept secret! With a heritage that dates back to Saxon times, and grade 1 listed gardens designed by John Evelyn, Alburys 3000 acre estate is one Read on>

Alexander Earth are committed to preserving Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and other environmentally sensitive areas with their new high performance CAT299D2 XHP tracked loader “In 2017 we decided to extend our business services into the more environmental and Read on>

Feast beneath the trees in Nutfield with the award-winning The Salt Box The award-winning The Salt Box will be opening Surrey’s first Woodland Cookery School this Spring on the Priory Farm estate in Nutfield, just outside of Redhill. Founded in Read on>

Staff and volunteers at the charity Butterfly Conservation are getting excited for the emergence of a particular butterfly in Surrey this year, the Small Blue (Cupido minimus). This species has been on the decline in Surrey for many years, in Read on>

As Storm Hannah subsided and the sun shone again groups of horse riders and walkers flocked to St Martha’s – the picturesque church on the hill on Sunday 28 April to take part in a special and unique event. Horseman’s Read on>

Visit Reigate Hill this Easter and see some beautiful paper artworks on display at the 19th Century Fort. Local artist, Jane Ponsford has explored this special place and created some unusual paper art works that cleverly incorporate the materials of Read on>

It was rumoured today that the Glover Review of Designated Landscapes will recommend changing the branding of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to Areas of Nationally Outstanding Beauty. The acronym AONB will be replaced by ANOB . Rob Fairbanks, Director Read on>

There’s something new and very exciting appeared on Farnham Heath Nature Reserve this Spring and it’s caught the attention of the BBC! ‘The House of Invisible Hands’ is a permanent wooden structure constructed out of oak with walls of chestnut Read on>

Transforming the beautiful glass pavilion at Clandon Wood into an intimate in-the-round performance space, Rogue Opera’s cast of six singers and pianist bring you the drama of Bizet’s most famous opera, up close and personal. Set against some of the Read on>

My Surrey Hills is a series of videos focusing on people. What those people all have in common is the Surrey Hills and the love they have for the area that they live, work in or simply enjoy visiting. Each Read on>

A celebration of local vineyards offering outstanding wines, beautiful views and a warm welcome. Five leading vineyards, based in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, announce their inaugural weekend of festivities June 8th – 9th 2019 to celebrate Read on>

80 Businesses from across the Surrey Hills gathered at the stunning Barnett Hill Hotel in Blackheath for the first Surrey Hills Enterprises Annual Celebration and Awards last week. Jim Glover, High Sheriff of Surrey formally opened the event and congratulated Read on>

A major arts event that will bring a month of sculpture and art to the Surrey Hills, will open to the public from Saturday 4th May until Sunday 2nd June at the Birtley Estate in Bramley, near Guildford. Staged by Read on>

Horseman’s Sunday returns for the 2nd year on Sunday 28 April 2019 at 14.30pm. This unique and special event takes place at St Martha’s church, on top of St Martha’s Hill where a special equestrian service is conducted by Reverend Read on>

• Four meals to chose from, all made with pork reared at Hill House Farm • Prices start from £5.85 and are available online and in a selection of local farm shops • All packaging is recyclable Hill House Farm Read on>

Team up with your colleagues for Surrey-roasted speciality coffee in your workplace and enjoy: Great tasting, competitively-priced coffee throughout your working day Cost-splitting and coffee voting features for your colleagues or company Taster packs so you can work out your Read on>

Clandon Wood Showcase – in collaboration with Handpicked for Dorking Clandon Wood is a beautiful nature reserve set in 31 acres featuring traditional wildflower meadowland, lakes, wetland and naturally managed burial ground. The showcase on Sunday 14th April 2019 will Read on>

Awards to celebrate woodlands in Surrey. Read on>

Swifts which return to Shalford every year will soon have a new place to nest, thanks to a new project funded by Section 106 developer contributions and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. Read on>

A national landscape review is underway and provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to express YOUR views on the future of our nationally important landscapes Read on>

A Surrey Hills Symposium hosted by the University of Surrey will take place on Wednesday 28 November. This FREE event is an opportunity to celebrate the Surrey Hills AONB during its 60th anniversary, and to look towards the future. Read on>

A series of new station maps were unveiled along the Guildford to Gatwick North Downs Railway Line last week. The new maps are part of a partnership project to show just how accessible the Surrey Hills is by train. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair celebrated ‘all that’s good about wood’ with thousands of visitors in the beautiful setting of woodlands and meadows in the stunning Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

Come along to the FREE Surrey Hills Symposium on 28 November to celebrate, be inspired and debate climate change, London’s growth, recreation, failing nature, farming and more.. Read on>

The 9th Surrey Hills Wood Fair takes place this Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 October Read on>

This autumn the Surrey Hills will come alive not only with the seasonal colours but also an exciting new light installation Read on>

The AONB Family has worked together to organise a week (and a bit) long programme of events to help people enjoy and be inspired by the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). Read on>

The team at the Surrey Hills Challenge is making the event even bigger this year with the *NEW* Surrey Hills Festival of Sport. Set in the beautiful vineyards of Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on Sunday 23rd September, the Festival is a FREE to attend event celebrating the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a fantastic area for outdoor activities, sport and exercise. Read on>

This autumn why not take a trip to the woodlands at Watts Gallery to discover an inspiring clay sculpture Read on>

A sigh of relief could be heard across the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty yesterday as it was announced that energy firm Europa Oil & Gas would be withdrawing from exploratory drilling at Leith Hill Read on>

See our latest newsletter for information on the work of the Surrey Hills Board, Surrey Hills Society, Surrey Hills Enterprises and Surrey Hills Trust Fund…. Read on>

You may have seen something unusual in the Surrey Hills landscape this summer. On Milton Court Farm near Dorking is a large scale piece of artwork called Fossil Ocean Floor by artist Jonathan Parsons. Read on>

The big butterfly count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment. Read on>

An evening of celebration took place at Losely Park at the end of June to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Society and the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills AONB. Hosted by Michael More-Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Read on>

This summer you’ll discover some unusual and exciting artworks on the Farnham Heath National Nature Reserve.. Read on>

A travel campaign has been launched today with bus and train providers to encourage visitors to the Surrey Hills by public transport. Read on>

The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP was on hand last week to launch a new network of over 80km of off-road cycling trails in South West Surrey. Read on>

Help create an earth structure at Watts Gallery. Volunteers needed any day from the 9-15 June at Watts Gallery. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden 2018 was officially opened by Michael More-Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and Patron of Surrey Hills Enterprises at the Preview event attended by 270 guests on Friday 4th May. Read on>

The Trade Mark Surrey Hills – A new Trade Mark of local provenance and quality was launched by Surrey Hills Enterprises at Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference on Friday 11th May 2018. Read on>

The Rt Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, joined key figures from across Surrey for Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises. Read on>

On Tuesday 8th May, the House of Commons was the venue for distinguished guests to celebrate 60 years since the Surrey Hills was designated… Read on>

The sun shone and the riders flocked to the picturesque church on the hill last weekend to take part in a special and unique event Read on>

We need your help. Our beautiful Surrey Hills Hare created by artist Charlotte Choi needs a name. Simply cast your vote below and the most popular name wins! Create your own user feedback survey The Surrey Hills Hare is part Read on>

On 8 May 1958 the Surrey Hills was officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

Amanda Loomes is making a short experimental documentary film as part of Surrey Unearthed, a project that is exploring the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape through art. Read on>

To celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we have collaborated with Illustrations & Prints to create 6 limited edition prints. Read on>

Three time Olympic medallist and Surrey Hills resident Pippa Funnell MBE was on hand last week to help promote horse riding in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and to launch a series of new hacking trails. Read on>

Surrey Hills Arts are delighted to announce a grant awarded by Arts Council England of 67K for an exciting new project exploring the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape. Read on>