Ideal living

There is an abundance of green space in Reigate, including the pleasant grounds of the ruined Reigate castle and Priory Park, which has extensive facilities including a pond, playground, skate park, sports courts and picnic spots. The National Trust owned Reigate Hill in the North Downs offers far-reaching views and the glorious countryside of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also close by.

The restaurant scene encompasses such firm favourites as Wagamama, Bill’s, Nandos and the Giggling Squid, alongside a wealth of independent eateries and family pubs. For an evening of film, the Everyman Cinema plays host to the latest mainstream releases alongside the classics.

Reigate is well served by both state and independent schools for all age groups, including Reigate School, Reigate Priory School, St. Marys, St. John’s Primary, Hatchlands

Primary and Holmesdale

Community Infant School. Private schools include the well-regarded www.hamptons.co.uk

Reigate Grammar and Dunnotar Schools. Reigate College offers further education courses in a wide range of disciplines for students aged 16-19.

Reigate benefits from strong transport links, with easy access to both the M25 and M23. London is around 20 miles to the north and the mainline railway station has regular direct trains to London Victoria in under 40 minutes.