About Surrey
Surrey is divided into 11 boroughs and districts: Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley and Woking.
Surrey has a population of approximately 1.1 million people. Surrey is within close proximity of London therefore there are many commuter towns and villages in Surrey.
A lot of Surrey is in the Green Belt the county's geology is dominated by the chalk hills of the North Downs.
Surrey provides much in the way of rural leisure activities, with a very large horse population. Towards the north of the county, the land is largely flat around Staines and bi-sected by the River Thames.
The largest town in Surrey is Guildford with 66,773.
Lawns at RHS Garden, WisleyMore manicured landscapes can be seen at Claremont Landscape Garden, south of Esher (dating from 1715). There is also Winkworth Arboretum south east of Godalming which was created in the 20th century. Wisley is home to the Royal Horticultural Society gardens