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Weybridge lies to the north of Surrey on south bank of the River Thames, at the mouth of the River Wey (from which it derives its name). 

The settlement was founded as a river crossing in the 13th century and in 1537 Henry VIII built Oatlands Palace there.  When the royal palace was knocked down in 1650 its bricks were used to line the lock walls of the Wey Navigation. 

One of the first rivers in Britain to be made navigable, this gave Guildford, the country town, access to the River Thames and London. 

The village began to develop rapidly after the London and Southampton Railway opened a station here in 1838.  Weybridge soon became an attractive commuter town and today it is an affluent residential suburb of London. 

Large houses were built on St George's Hill and this area remains one of the most sought after in the London area. Weybridge's transport links were further enhanced by the nearby A3 (London to Portsmouth road) and the M25 orbital motorway.  

At the bottom of Monument Hill, near the town centre, stands a monument to the Duchess of York, a popular royal resident who died in 1820.  Erected by public subscription in 1822, the monument was constructed from the remains of the original Seven Dials Monument that stood in St Martin's Lane in central London until 1773. 

The Elmbridge Museum, in the heart of Weybridge, illustrates the intriguing history of this Surrey borough to visitors.  

Weybridge lies close to beautiful countryside to visit.  Nearby Weybridge Heath, recently cleared of scrub by the Surrey Wildlife Trust, is known for its rare insects and birds. 

The Wey Navigation flows through some unspoilt countryside and is a tranquil oasis in this built up area of Surrey.  The successful waterway, dating from 1653, remained in use until well after World War II and was donated to the National Trust in 1964. 

The Dapdune Wharf Visitor Centre in Guildford is the centrepiece of the National Trust's River Wey & Godalming Navigations. 

Just south of Weybridge station lies Brooklands, the former race track and aerodrome.  Opened in 1907, Brooklands was the first custom-built motor racing circuit in the world, famous for its high banked curves.  British Grand Prix racing was established at Brooklands in 1926.  Brooklands soon had an airfield for visiting fliers and the workshops that built cars expanded into making aircraft. 

Weybridge became the home of Vickers who designed and built some of Britain's finest aircraft, including the Spitfire, Hurricane and VC10.  Today the racing curcuit and airfield are kept alive at the 'Spirit of Brooklands' museum.  Opened in 1991, the museum stands on the 30 acres of the original banked race track.  Highlights include the steepest section of the banked track and the 1-in-4 Test Hill.  Many of the original buildings have been restored including the Edwardian Club House and the Motoring Village.  The museum also has over 30 aircraft including the first production British Concorde, which is currently being restored.  Much of the airframe of Concorde was manufactured by the British Aircraft Corporation at Brooklands and in the 1960s and 1970s thousands were employed locally on the production of the supersonic aircraft. 

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Brooklands Hotel Brooklands Drive Weybridge KT13 0SL  MAP
In the heart of Surrey, Brooklands Hotel has a spa, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The hotel is located on the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit. Brooklands Brasserie is a modern restaurant with a fine Italian menu.

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Oatlands Park Hotel Oatlands Drive Weybridge KT13 9HB  MAP
Oatlands Park Hotel is a historic country house hotel in the heart of Surrey, in ten acres of picturesque parkland. It has luxury accommodation, fine food and various outdoor activities.

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The Ship Hotel Monument Green Weybridge KT13 8BQ  MAP
Situated in the delightful market town of Weybridge in Surrey, this charming former coaching inn has undergone extensive refurbishment, yet still retains much of its original charm.

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Towns near Weybridge To Visit - straight line distance:

Shepperton Tourist Information (1.34 miles) Addlestone Tourist Information (1.54 miles) Walton-on-Thames Tourist Information (1.92 miles) Chertsey Tourist Information (2.38 miles)

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