Lingfield

Lingfield is a village and civil parish in the Tandridge district of Surrey, England, around 23 mi (37 km) south of London. The village has a population of about 4,500 and is known for its historic buildings and its racecourse. The village dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period, when it was called Leangafeld. Several buildings date from the Tudor period, such as the Old Cage, which was used as a prison until 1882. The medieval church of St Peter and St Paul is Grade I listed and has a timber-frame structure. Lingfield Park Racecourse is a popular venue for horse racing, with both turf and all-weather tracks.

Education

The village has two primary schools, Lingfield Primary School and Dormansland Primary School, which are both co-educational schools with a focus on academic achievement and pastoral care. Lingfield Primary School also offers a nursery class and a breakfast and after-school club.

Other notable schools in Lingfield include Lingfield College, which is a co-educational independent school with a range of academic, co-curricular and pastoral programmes. Lingfield College offers education from nursery to sixth form and has a specialism in performing arts and sports. Moor House School & College, is a co-educational school for pupils with speech and language difficulties and offers a personalised curriculum.

The nearest secondary schools to Lingfield are Oxted School and Imberhorne School, which are both co-educational academies with a specialism in performing arts and technology respectively. Imberhorne School also offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.

Local Attractions

Lingfield has plenty to offer for culture, leisure and entertainment. The village has several historic landmarks, such as Lingfield Park Racecourse, which is one of the country's busiest racecourses and hosts race meetings every month of the year, with turf, harness-racing, National Hunt, and all-weather races. The Old Cage is a 15th-century timber-framed building that was used as a prison until 1882. The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed medieval church with a timber-frame tower and stained glass windows.

For nature lovers, Lingfield has some of the best green spaces in Surrey, such as Lingfield Common, which is an area of common land with woodland walks, play areas and sports facilities. British Wildlife Centre, which is the best place to see and learn about Britain's own wonderful wildlife, with over 40 different species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. Godstone Farm, is a family-friendly farm with animals, play areas and activities.

Entertainment

Lingfield has a range of options for dining out, from cosy pubs and cafes to fine restaurants and bistros. Some of the popular places to eat include The Star Inn, which serves traditional pub food in a cosy atmosphere. Cyprium Grill, which serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern setting. The Wiremill is a lakeside pub with real ale, live music and pub grub.

For nightlife, Lingfield has several pubs and bars that cater to different tastes and moods. Some of the favourites are The Red Barn, which is a stylish pub with craft beers, cocktails and DJs. The Blacksmith's Head, is a lively pub with karaoke, a pool table and sports TV.

Transport

Lingfield is well connected to London and other destinations by road and rail. The village has a mainline railway station that offers frequent services to London Victoria, London Bridge, East Croydon, East Grinstead, and Uckfield. Journey times to London are around 40 minutes.

By car, Lingfield is easily accessible from the M25, A22, and A264, which provide links to London, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, Tunbridge Wells, and East Grinstead. The village also has several bus routes that connect it to local villages and towns such as Oxted, Edenbridge, Caterham, and Godstone.