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Frimley,
on the outskirts of Camberley, dates from Saxon times,much
older than its larger neighbour. From 673 AD to 1537 Frimley
was a farming village owned by Chertsey Abbey. Later it developed
as a coaching town on the busy London to Portsmouth road.
In 1794
Frimley's transport links were further improved when the Basingstoke
Canal was constructed through the town.
In more
recent years the growth of the town has been boosted by the
construction nearby of the M3 motorway.
Today
Frimley, lying 30 miles south west of London, is mostly a
residential town with good rail links to London, Ascot and
Guildford.
Like
nearby Camberley, Frimley on the Surrey heathland is closely
associated with the military. In 1959 the Cadet Training
Centre was formed at Frimley Park and the centre is still
in operation today.
The Basingstoke
Canal is one now of the richest waterways in England for wildlife.
The Basingstoke
Canal Visitor Centre, in Mytchett, is the hub of activity
on the canal. There are a wide range of activites at the
centre including boat trips on a traditional narrowboat.
The excellent
new Frimley
Lodge Park, also at Mytchett, offers canalside walks plus
mature woodland, parkland, sports facilities, play areas and
a café. The attractive area also boasts many lakes.
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