Guidebook for Woking and beyond
Arts & Culture
Woking's own canal-side art gallery. It has a rolling calendar of exhibitions and particularly interesting permanent display of Woking area history and memorabilia. There is now a one off charge that give entry for the year. All this and a coffee shop too... what's not to like
(NB Due to the well publicised problems of Woking Borough Council, this facility is now under threat.)
32 habitants recommandent
The Lightbox
Chobham RoadWoking's own canal-side art gallery. It has a rolling calendar of exhibitions and particularly interesting permanent display of Woking area history and memorabilia. There is now a one off charge that give entry for the year. All this and a coffee shop too... what's not to like
(NB Due to the well publicised problems of Woking Borough Council, this facility is now under threat.)
A large touring class theatre featuring top shows on tour
24 habitants recommandent
Théâtre New Victoria
A large touring class theatre featuring top shows on tour
Smaller than the main New Victoria Theatre. This is a community theatre and for smaller shows, but with a large stage, very well equipped with 200 seat auditorium
Rhoda McGaw Theatre
Victoria WaySmaller than the main New Victoria Theatre. This is a community theatre and for smaller shows, but with a large stage, very well equipped with 200 seat auditorium
I new intimate theatre space in Woking, for community theatre groups and smaller productions
(NB Due to the well publicised problems of Woking Borough Council, this facility is now under threat.)
Buzz
I new intimate theatre space in Woking, for community theatre groups and smaller productions
(NB Due to the well publicised problems of Woking Borough Council, this facility is now under threat.)
Surrey History Centre
A local museum for the area within walking distance
Shopping
Indoor multi-level shopping centre. Parking above and 4 levels of shopping.All the high street shops (incl. Debehnams dept. store). Cinema and Theatre access at the top level and a food court at the bottom
The Peacocks
Indoor multi-level shopping centre. Parking above and 4 levels of shopping.All the high street shops (incl. Debehnams dept. store). Cinema and Theatre access at the top level and a food court at the bottom
Entertainment & Activities
Nice pay to play golf centre with 18 & 9 hole courses, 18 hole short course, driving range & Adventure golf
6 habitants recommandent
Hoebridge Golf Centre
Old Woking RoadNice pay to play golf centre with 18 & 9 hole courses, 18 hole short course, driving range & Adventure golf
Ever expanding with rollercoasters, log flumes, thrill rides and experience rides. Opene March through to September after which the park closes for the winter season, with the exception of the speciality 'Fright Nights' in October
216 habitants recommandent
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadEver expanding with rollercoasters, log flumes, thrill rides and experience rides. Opene March through to September after which the park closes for the winter season, with the exception of the speciality 'Fright Nights' in October
Now called The Nova Cinema, a multi-screen complex showing the latest releases. Attached to the Peacocks shopping centre and multi-story parking so all under cover
16 habitants recommandent
Ambassadors Cinema
Now called The Nova Cinema, a multi-screen complex showing the latest releases. Attached to the Peacocks shopping centre and multi-story parking so all under cover
Motor museum - free entry. Driving experiences for a fee
48 habitants recommandent
Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands
Brooklands DriveMotor museum - free entry. Driving experiences for a fee
Woking Superbowl
For 10 pin bowling
Essentials
Woking's Leisure centre located to the south of the town. Squash, 5-a-side football, badminton, gym, etc
Next door is the Pool in the Park
12 habitants recommandent
Woking Leisure Centre
Kingfield RoadWoking's Leisure centre located to the south of the town. Squash, 5-a-side football, badminton, gym, etc
Next door is the Pool in the Park
Pleasant supermarket shopping.Medium sized and sited in the centre of Goldworth Park, close to the lake and accessed via the many footpaths that thread through the Goldsworth.
385 habitants recommandent
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdPleasant supermarket shopping.Medium sized and sited in the centre of Goldworth Park, close to the lake and accessed via the many footpaths that thread through the Goldsworth.
St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Roadwith the nearest Accident and Emergency dept.
Morrisons
Cheap and large supermarket shopping sited at the Goldsworth (west) end of Woking
The reason Woking exists! The last fast stop to crntrel london - 22 minutes to Waterloo
Woking Station
The reason Woking exists! The last fast stop to crntrel london - 22 minutes to Waterloo
PureGym Woking
Horsell MoorGym within walking distance of the Goldworth Park.
Goldsworth Medical Practice Dr Y Collins & Partners
Medical practice serving the Goldworth Park
Woking Community Hospital
Heathside RoadThe next best thing to a local GP.
Goldsworth Park Post Office
5 Denton WayIn the back of Martin's New Agents
Parks & Nature
Jardin RHS Wisley
Wisley LaneThe world famous horticultural centre
Near the Woking Liesure Centre and contains walks, flora, ponds, tennis courts, putting , etc.
(NB Due to the well publicised problems of Woking Borough Council, some of these facilities are now under threat.)
12 habitants recommandent
Parc de Woking
Near the Woking Liesure Centre and contains walks, flora, ponds, tennis courts, putting , etc.
(NB Due to the well publicised problems of Woking Borough Council, some of these facilities are now under threat.)
Woodland and wetland walks. Site of the Horsell Sand Pits were HG Wells has his martian invaders land in his famous Sci-Fi novel 'The War of the Worlds'
13 habitants recommandent
Horsell Common
A245Woodland and wetland walks. Site of the Horsell Sand Pits were HG Wells has his martian invaders land in his famous Sci-Fi novel 'The War of the Worlds'
A pleassnt lake to walk around with pathed walkway all the way around. ain the Cfntre of the Gokdsworth Park
Goldsworth Park Lake, Woking GU21, Royaume-Uni
A pleassnt lake to walk around with pathed walkway all the way around. ain the Cfntre of the Gokdsworth Park
The Basingstoke Canal is a sleepy waterway, that rarely sees trafic. Only 100m away from us it provides a pretty towpath walk into Woking town (although this is no lighting after dark
Canal de Basingstoke, Royaume-Uni
The Basingstoke Canal is a sleepy waterway, that rarely sees trafic. Only 100m away from us it provides a pretty towpath walk into Woking town (although this is no lighting after dark
Sightseeing
A graveyard isn't everyone's first choice for walk(!) but this Cemetery is well worth a look. Also known as the London Necropolis, it is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom. It has beautiful and pristine war graves with, among others, US, Canadian, Polish, Czech, Belgian, Dutch and Italian sections. Lots of wildlife can be seen in the overgrown parts on the south side of Cemetery Pales. It originally had it's own railway station. It's also home to the monastic Saint Edward Brotherhood and a church housing the relics of Saint Edward the Martyr!
Brookwood Cemetery Car Park
A graveyard isn't everyone's first choice for walk(!) but this Cemetery is well worth a look. Also known as the London Necropolis, it is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom. It has beautiful and pristine war graves with, among others, US, Canadian, Polish, Czech, Belgian, Dutch and Italian sections. Lots of wildlife can be seen in the overgrown parts on the south side of Cemetery Pales. It originally had it's own railway station. It's also home to the monastic Saint Edward Brotherhood and a church housing the relics of Saint Edward the Martyr!
Food scene
Bridge Barn Beefeater
Oak beamed pub overlooking the Basingstoke Canal. Basic beefeater fare.
Bem Coffee
9 Saint Johns RoadLocal coffee shop in St Johns just off the Basingstoke Canal
Just down from Bem coffee shop in St John's village, this is a little boutique clothes a gift shop. In attempt to steal some business from Bem the offer a small selection of coffees in takeaway cups for (at time of writing) just £2 each. They have a couple if cafe tables in the pavement too - what's not to like?!
Two Ducks
5 Saint Johns RoadJust down from Bem coffee shop in St John's village, this is a little boutique clothes a gift shop. In attempt to steal some business from Bem the offer a small selection of coffees in takeaway cups for (at time of writing) just £2 each. They have a couple if cafe tables in the pavement too - what's not to like?!
The Fox & Flowerpot
Another local pub at the centre of the Gokdsworth Park
The Rowbarge
39 Saint Johns RoadA local pub just a short walk along the Basingstoke Canal
Beijing Restaurant
A nice Chinese restaurant in local Horsell village
Squires Garden Centre
A pleassnt cafe serving a variety of hot meals, coffee and cajes
The Cricketers Horsell
Good local pub food in nearby Horsell Village
The Red Lion, Horsell
Recommended local pub with good food in nearby Horsell village
Pizza Express
You never forget a visit to Woking's Pizza Express (Just ask Prince Andrew!)