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Redhill lies at the foot of the North Downs, in East Surrey,was , until the early 19th century a water-logged wasteland, a few miles east of the London to Brighton road. 

The town came into being after the construction of the road linking Gatton Point to the London to Brighton road in 1818. 

In the 1840's two railway lines were constructed through the area linking London to Brighton and London to Dover.  These railway lines were originally served by two separate stations but in 1845 the two stations were merged.  The area around the new station, with its close proximity to London, soon became popular with commuters.

Originally called Warwick Town, the area became known as Redhill after the post office moved here from Red Hill Common in 1856. 

Redhill thrived in the Victorian period with many new churches and a Market Hall built in the 1860's. 

Much of the town was renewed in the late-20th century, with traffic diverted to the outside and a pedestrianised area and shopping mall created at its centre.  However, the rapid growth of the town since the 1960s has meant that it has lost its Victorian charm. 

Lying between the M23 and M25 and on a major railway junction, Redhill has the advantage of excellent transport communications and remains an important commuter town.

A highlight of Redhill is The Harlequin, a versatile entertainment complex with a theatre, cinema and conference centre.  Following recent retail competition from adjacent larger towns, Redhill is being rejuvinated to attract more customers. 

Redhill has a good High Street and the modern 'Belfry' shopping centre boasts a wide variety of shops.  The Belfry is also home to the Royal Earlswood Museum showing the development and history of the asylum at the nearby town of Earlswood.

Redhill is surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Downs. 

Around Redhill are important deposits of Fuller's Earth, once used in textiles and now used for clarifying petroleum. Many of the old flooded quarries are good for bird-watching. 

At Outwood Common near Redhill stands the picturesque Outwood Windmil.sited in National Trust common land.

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Nutfield Priory Hotel Nutfield Redhill RH1 4EL MAP
Built in 1872 this idyllic country mansion is set in over 40 tranquil acres high on Nutfield Ridge and enjoys breathtaking views of the Sussex and Surrey countryside. Guests will find plenty of space to relax and unwind in this imposing country ...

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Premier Inn Brighton Road Salfords Redhill RH1 5BT MAP
At Redhill food and drink is available at the Mill House and Beefeater

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Lynwood Guest House London Road Redhill RH1 1LN MAP
Set within a large Victorian house, this family-run guest house is ideally situated just 5 minutes away from Redhill town centre and within 15 minutes of Gatwick Airport.

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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Earlswood (0.73 miles) Reigate (1.58 miles) Godstone (4.50 miles) Horley (4.68 miles) Caterham (4.96 miles) Gatwick (5.79 miles) Banstead (5.90 miles) Dorking (6.99 miles) Oxted (7.20 miles) Ashtead (7.54 miles) Epsom (7.73 miles)

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