Woldingham

Woldingham is a village and civil parish in the Tandridge district of Surrey, England, on the North Downs, within the M25, 17.5 mi (28.2 km) south of London. The village has a population of about 2,100 and is part of the London commuter belt. The village dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period, when it was called Wallingeham. The village has several historic buildings and manors, such as St Agatha’s Church, Upper Court Manor and Marden Park Manor. Woldingham also has a golf club, a school and a railway station.

Education

The village has one primary school, Woodlea Primary School, which is a co-educational school with a focus on academic achievement and pastoral care. Woodlea Primary School also offers a nursery class and a breakfast and after-school club.

Other notable schools in Woldingham include Woldingham School, which is a girls' boarding and day school with a range of academic, co-curricular and pastoral programmes. Woldingham School offers education from year 7 to year 13 and has a specialism in performing arts and sport. Caterham School, which is a co-educational school with a history of excellence in science, mathematics and technology.

The nearest secondary schools to Woldingham are Oxted School and de Stafford School, which are both co-educational academies with a specialism in performing arts and technology respectively. Oxted School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and de Stafford School offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.

Local Attractions

Woldingham has plenty to offer for culture, leisure and entertainment. The village has several historic landmarks, such as Woldingham War Memorial, which is a stone cross that commemorates the fallen of both world wars. Woldingham Village Hall, which is a Grade II listed building that hosts various events and activities. The Church of St Paul, which is a Grade II* listed church that was built in 1933 by Sir Herbert Baker.

For nature lovers, Woldingham has some of the best green spaces in Surrey, such as Woldingham Garden Village, which is a conservation area with woodland walks, play areas and sports facilities. Woldingham Golf Club , which is a golf club with an 18-hole course, clubhouse and restaurant. Marden Park , which is a country park with woodland trails, picnic areas and wildlife.

For arts and culture enthusiasts, nearby Oxted has a vibrant scene with venues such as The Barn Theatre , which hosts theatre, cinema, music, comedy and community events. The Everyman Cinema , which shows the latest films in a luxury setting. There are also regular festivals and markets in the village centre that celebrate the local heritage, produce and talent.

Entertainment

Woldingham 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 Woldingham Village Club, which serves traditional pub food in a friendly atmosphere. The Knights Garden Centre, which offers fresh seasonal food in a relaxed setting. The Botley Hill Farmhouse serves local cuisine in a rustic setting.

Transport

Woldingham 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, Woldingham is easily accessible from the M25, A22, and A25, 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, Caterham, and Godstone.