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Podcast: Celebrate spring with the glorious song of woodlarks on Chobham Common
In the weekly BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast, enjoy the fabulous song of the woodlark on the wild heaths of Chobham Common in Surrey by listening to episode 12 in season 4.
Day out: Waverley Abbey, Surrey
Founded in the early 12th century, this now-ruined abbey on the edge of the Surrey Hills was the first Cistercian house to be established in Britain
Day out: Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village, Surrey
In the heart of the wooded Surrey Hills nestles a hub of creativity, a portrait-packed gallery and an astounding red-brick chapel, tribute to an extraordinary artistic couple
Where was the British drama Howards End filmed?
An idyllic country house features in BBC One's 2017 drama – but not the one author EM Forster had in mind. Here is our guide to the TV filming locations used in Howards End.
Walk: Polesden Lacey, Surrey
Admire this opulent Edwardian country retreat before stomping through the estate’s wild wooded valley, says Abigail Hamilton-Thompson
Britain's best fleamarkets
This summer visit one of our favourite antique fairs, car boot sales or vintage markets to hunt for bargainous treasures.
Poaching devastates rare British snail population
Poachers in Surrey have been caught with bags of rare snails, with the intention of selling them to local restaurants.