Surrey


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>The most southerly town in Surrey, affluent Haslemere is a pretty town teeming with independent shops both in Wey Hill and on the High Street. It’s surrounded by beautiful countryside, and is also well connected to both the capital and the south of England. There&#8217;s a vibrant community-minded vibe, and some great schools in the area. What’s not to like?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="1067" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge.jpg" alt="The Georgian Coppa Club in Haslemere." class="wp-image-38385" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge.jpg 1600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/The-Georgian-Coppa-club-lounge-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://thedilli.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hemingways of Haslemere</a> is a popular place for breakfast, lunch and coffee and cake. <a aria-label="Olivers (opens in a new tab)" href="https://oliverscoffee.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oliver&#8217;s</a> is also good for coffee, cakes and sandwiches by day, and at night becomes a buzzy wine bar. <a aria-label="MOMA (opens in a new tab)" href="https://momahaslemere.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moma</a> offers a fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese, and is a popular with locals, as is <a href="https://thedilli.co.uk/">The Dilli</a> for Indian. <a aria-label="Harper's Steakhouse (opens in a new tab)" href="https://harperssteakhouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harper&#8217;s Steakhouse</a> has long been a popular spot for relaxed dining and fabulous steaks. For pubs, head to the <a href="https://www.heritagepubs.co.uk/swan-inn-haslemere" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Swan Inn</a> on the High Street, or the <a aria-label="Prince of Wales (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.princeofwaleshaslemere.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prince of Wales</a> on the outskirts of Haslemere which does a cracking Sunday roast. For fabulous ice cream, head to <a aria-label="Dylan's (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.dylansicecream.co.uk/milk-barn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dylan&#8217;s</a>. <a href="https://www.coppaclub.co.uk/thegeorgianhaslemere" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Georgian Coppa Club</a> is also popular for all-day dining, drinks and special occasions.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/06/Haslemere-AE-2025.jpeg" alt="Haslemere in Surrey." class="wp-image-60706" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/06/Haslemere-AE-2025.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/06/Haslemere-AE-2025-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/06/Haslemere-AE-2025-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/06/Haslemere-AE-2025-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/06/Haslemere-AE-2025-768x576.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Haslemere pulls off tiny independent stores with aplomb &#8211; and for independent women&#8217;s boutiques in particular, you’re spoiled for choice starting with the 2025 Muddy Award-winning <a href="https://circleboutique.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Circle Boutique</a>. There’s also <a href="https://anyahaslemere.co.uk/">Anya</a> for women&#8217;s fashion and <a href="https://anyahaslemere.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aspiga</a>, and brides should head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mayandgracebridal.com/">May and Grace</a>&nbsp;at the Wey Hill end of the town. For the blokes, there’s <a aria-label="Davids of Haslemere (opens in a new tab)" href="https://davidsofhaslemere.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davids of Haslemere</a>. <a href="https://www.mayandgracebridal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sass &amp; Spirit</a> is a lovely lifestyle, gift and homeware store. And, of course, there’s a fabulous independent bookshop, <a href="https://haslemerebookshop.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Bookshop</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Haslemere offers a range of health services including&nbsp;GP surgeries, a minor injuries unit, and mental health support. The <a href="https://www.haslemerehc.nhs.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Health Centre</a> is a good place to start. The <a href="https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/minor-injuries-unit-miu-haslemere-hospital/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minor Injuries Unit</a> at Haslemere Hospital is open for walk-ins from 8am-4pm.</p>



<p>For osteopathy, sports injuries, massage, homeopathy, acupuncture, mental health counselling and talking therapies head to <a href="https://www.haslemereclinic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Haslemere Clinic</a> which has been open for more than 30 years. </p>



<p>For sporty types, there&#8217;s plenty on offer &#8211; from athletics and archery clubs to badminton and bowling clubs, netball and football. <a href="https://www.yondafitness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yonda Fitness</a> is a gym and personal training club in Haslemere and <a href="https://uniqphysique.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uniq Physique</a> is a dedicated strength and conditioning studio. There&#8217;s also a dedicated fitness studio in the town, <a href="https://cyc-d.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CYC:D</a> offering cycle, barre, yoga, HIIT, and Pilates classes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greenandbluestudios.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Green and Blue Studios</a> offers a range of fitness classes, including various styles of yoga, aerial dance, pilates, and barre. For a bit of spa luxury, head to <a href="https://lythehill.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Voco Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa</a> on the outskirts of town.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>If you know anything about Haslemere, you&#8217;ll know it&#8217;s a community that loves an event &#8211; and there are a fabulous variety throughout the year. The <a href="https://www.haslemere.com/charterfair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Charter Fair</a> has been running for&nbsp;near on 800 years, with its origins dating back to 1393. It did have some time off, but was reinstated in 1984 and has been held every two years since then. The High Street and West Street are clsoed to traffic and transformed into a giant arena with fairground rides, stalls and events.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://haslemerefestival.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Festival</a> is a month-long celebration of music, culture, and local life, featuring over 50 events.&nbsp;Held every three years, it includes&nbsp;classical, jazz, folk, opera, and choral performances, as well as family and weekend activities.&nbsp;There&#8217;s also the <a href="https://www.haslemere.com/foodfestival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Food Festival,</a> held each year, to celebrate local produce and producers, and the <a href="https://www.haslemere.com/christmasmarket/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Christmas Market</a>, a huge fair held in the first week of December each year with more than 200 market stalls.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="998" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully.jpeg" alt="Cows in a field at Swan Barn Farm Haslemere" class="wp-image-42795" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully-800x532.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully-1000x665.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully-400x266.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully-768x511.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/07/National-Trust-WoolbedingCountrysideRiverRotherandMidhurst-Fiona-Scully-789x525.jpeg 789w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Credit: Fiona Scully / National Trust</em></figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/swan-barn-farm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swan Barn Farm</a> is just off the High Street in Haslemere. It&#8217;s a quiet retreat of woodland and pasture and a lovely spot to walk. If you&#8217;re feeling active, the <a href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/haslemere-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Leisure Centre</a> has two swimming pools and a gym, plus an exercise studio, three squash courts, a café, soft play facilities and a health suite with a sauna and steam room. The <a href="https://weyborne.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Weyborne Estate</a> vineyard is just outside Haslemere and is open by appointment for tours and tastings. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>The&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk/visit/visit.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Educational Museum</a>&nbsp;is on the High Street and as well as showing remarkable collections of natural history, human history and geology also hosts events throughout the year including open-air theatre. And <a href="https://www.haslemerehall.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haslemere Hall</a> is your go-to for all things theatre and show-related including theatre, music, opera and dance, and live screenings of London theatre shows.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>You’re unlikely to find a bargain in this affluent town where many of the homes are period properties – in the past 12 months the average house sold for just an overall average of £666,386. Most houses sold though are detached, selling for an average price of £1,015,434.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="640" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/Property-Haslemere-Ingham-Fox.jpeg" alt="Property for sale in Haslemere, Surrey." class="wp-image-61960" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/Property-Haslemere-Ingham-Fox.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/Property-Haslemere-Ingham-Fox-800x500.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/Property-Haslemere-Ingham-Fox-1000x625.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/Property-Haslemere-Ingham-Fox-400x250.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/Property-Haslemere-Ingham-Fox-768x480.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Set in 8.5 acres, this 6-bed house has a heated pool, sauna, hot tub, tennis court and stables. It&#8217;s for sale with <a href="https://inghamfox.com/upper-shalford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ingham Fox</a> for £3.95m.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk/haslemere" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grayswood Nursery and Forest School</a> and <a href="https://pkpreschool.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PK Preschool</a> &#8211; both just outside Haslemere – are both Ofsted rated &#8216;Outstanding&#8217;. Several nurseries in Haslemere have good reputations (and Ofsted ratings of &#8216;Good&#8217;) including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/haslemere" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Busy Bees Day Nursery</a>, <a href="https://www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk/haslemere">Toad Hall Nursery</a>, and <a href="https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/haslemere-day-nursery-and-preschool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Pre-School</a>. <a href="https://www.amesburyschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amesbury School</a> in Hindhead, on the outskirts of town, has a fabulous nursery taking children from 9 mths.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.amesburyschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amesbury School</a> is a wonderful prep school in idyllic grounds in Hindhead. <a href="https://www.stiveshaslemere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Ives School</a> is a small independent prep in Haslemere. Other good options are <a href="https://www.barfieldpst.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barfield School</a>, a lovely prep school just out of Farnham,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barrowhills.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barrow Hills</a>&nbsp;in Witley, and&nbsp;<a href="https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Highfield and Brookham</a>&nbsp;across the Hants border in Liphook. <a aria-label="Frensham Heights (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.frensham.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frensham Heights</a>, a wonderful forward-thinking through-school in Rowledge. </p>



<p>The local state schools <a href="https://www.camelsdale.w-sussex.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Camelsdale Primary</a> and <a href="https://www.camelsdale.w-sussex.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shottermill Junior School</a> are both Ofsted rated &#8216;Good&#8217;, as is the town&#8217;s only secondary <a href="http://www.woolmerhill.surrey.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woolmer Hill School</a>. The larger <a href="https://www.bohunt.hants.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bohunt School</a> in Liphook, Hants, has been a favoured choice for many Haslemere families, if they can get in. It&#8217;s Ofsted-rated &#8216;Outstanding&#8217;. And for Sixth Form, <a href="https://www.godalming.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Godalming College</a> has an excellent reputation and is a popular choice. <a href="https://undershaw.education/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Undershaw</a> is a special education school in nearby Hindhead, with an &#8216;Outstanding&#8217; rating from Ofstead.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Haslemere is surrounded by wonderful National Trust countryside, including Swan Barn Farm just 30 secs from the High Street.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute"><strong>COMMUTE</strong></h2>



<p>Trains from Haslemere Station to London Waterloo take around an hour. The only downside is parking at the station which can be tricky.</p>



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