Redhill

Redhill is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England, around 19.5 mi (31 km) south of central London. The town has a population of about 18,000 and is part of the London commuter belt. The town was established in the 19th century, when a railway junction was built on the site of a former common. The town is known for its shopping centre, the Belfry, its theatre and cinema, the Harlequin, and its memorial park. Redhill also has excellent train links to London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport, as well as being close to the beautiful Surrey Hills, with Box Hill only a 20-minute drive away.

Education

Redhill is a town with a variety of educational opportunities, both state and independent. The town has two academies, The Warwick School and St Bede's School, which are both co-educational secondary schools with a range of academic, co-curricular and pastoral programmes. St Bede's School has a specialism in languages and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Other notable independent schools in Redhill include Royal Alexandra and Albert School, which is a co-educational boarding and day school with a strong pastoral care system and a wide range of facilities. Moon Hall College, is a co-educational school for pupils with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. Reigate Grammar School, which is a co-educational school with a history of excellence in music, drama and sport.

The state schools in Redhill are also highly regarded, such as Earlswood Junior School, which is a junior school with an outstanding Ofsted rating and a creative curriculum. Lime Tree Primary School, is a primary school with a focus on developing the whole child and fostering a love of learning. Salfords Primary School is a primary school with a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Local Attractions

Redhill has plenty to offer for culture, leisure and entertainment. Redhill Common is an area of common land with stunning views, walking trails and wildlife.

For nature lovers, Redhill has some of the best green spaces in Surrey, such as Memorial Park, which features a large pond, play areas and sports facilities. Mercers Country Park is a country park with a lake, fishing, boating and adventure activities. Nutfield Marshes, which is a nature reserve with wetland habitats and birdwatching opportunities.

For arts and culture enthusiasts, Redhill has a vibrant scene with venues such as The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, which showcases contemporary art by local and national artists. There are also regular festivals and markets in the town centre that celebrate the local heritage, produce and talent.

Entertainment

Redhill 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 Home Cottage, which is a traditional pub with real ale, live music and pub grub.

For nightlife, Redhill has several pubs and bars that cater to different tastes and moods. Some of the favourites are The Garland, which is a cosy pub with open fires, board games and quiz nights. The Junction, which is a lively pub with karaoke, pool table and sports TV. The Light is an entertainment complex home to a cinema, bowling and other fun games for all the family.

Transport

Redhill is well connected to London and other destinations by road and rail. The town has a mainline railway station that offers frequent services to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, Gatwick Airport, Reading, Redhill, Guildford, Dorking, Horsham, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Eastbourne, Brighton, and Hastings. Journey times to London are around 40 minutes.

By car, Redhill is easily accessible from the M25, M23, A217, A25, and A24, which provide links to London, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Crawley, Leatherhead, Epsom, and Croydon. The town also has several bus routes that connect it to local villages and towns such as Reigate, Banstead, Chipstead, Merstham, Salfords, Betchworth.