Surrey County Council highlighted Elstead and the surrounding area as somewhere to explore during summer. But why not visit in autumn? Take advantage of school going back after the holidays and watch the leaves change colour.
The Council compiled a list of a variety of places to see and things to do with something to suit everyone.
Waverley Abbey
It was the first monastery founded in Britain by reforming Cistercian monks from France. The ruins are free to visit; you can even download a short audio tour ahead of your visit to bring the abbey to life! Make sure you look at the ancient Yew growing in the grounds and visit the Remembering Garden.
St James Church, Elstead
If you pop in for a visit, look under the pulpit where you will see a small section of the original rubble-stone walls. Don't miss the east window with 16th century-stained glass.
The Elstead Loop
The Elstead Loop is made up of five interlinking cycle routes, so you can choose whether you embark on a long-distance adventure or one of the smaller circuits. Taking you across Hankley and Elstead Commons.
Thursley National Nature Reserve
One of the largest remaining fragments of heathland in Surrey. Heathlands are an incredibly rare wildlife habitat dominated by low-growing shrubs. Once you have explored the heath at Thursley, you can use boardwalks to navigate wetter parts of the reserve.
Other notable mentions include Thundry Meadows Quaking Mire, the Roman hoard of coins at Godalming Museum and the Atlantic Wall on Hankley Common.
Why not visit these local sites when you have a free moment this autumn?