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Epsom,
now forms part of the suburbs of London.
Its
location, between the Greater London conurbation and the rolling
hills of Surrey, makes the commuter town one of the most desirable
places to live in the UK.
Epsom
was once a spa town but a housing estate now stands on the
site of the wells. Epsom Salts, named after the town, were
originally created by boiling down the mineral waters at Epsom.
The great
attraction of this area is the Epsom
Downs Racecourse. This famous racecourse presents an
exciting racing programme throughout the summer season and
each June hosts the prestigious Derby (currently known as
the Vodafone Derby). One of the five classic thoroughbred
races, the Derby is the second leg of the English Triple Crown,
preceeded by the 2,000 Guineas and followed by the St Ledger.
The same course at Epsom is used for the 'Oaks' and the 'Cornonation
Cup'.
Between
Epsom and Chessington stands Horton
Children's Farm, a sister attraction to Godstone
Farm. Larger than a city farm, this has a wide range
of animals including cows, ponies, sheep, chickens, ducks,
pigs, rabbits, alpacas and a llama. There are also lots of
baby animals to pet and other fun activities such as a maze,
Fort Horton play area and a soft-play barn.
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272 Kingston Road Ewell Epsom KT19 0SH
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Premier Inn Epsom North is a convenient base 3 miles from Chessington World of Adventures and within walking distance of Stoneleigh Rail Station, which has services to London Waterloo.
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2-4 St. Margarets Drive off Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7LB
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Ideally located, Premier Inn Epsom Central is close to the town centre, shops, theatres and rail links, offering a perfect base from which to explore Epsom.
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Woodcote End Epsom KT18 7BB
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In a quiet, leafy part of Epsom, Chalk Lane Hotel has a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant and sits on a country lane between Derby Racecourse and the town centre. Epsom is convenient for London, Wimbledon and Hampton Court.
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