Woking
Superb commuter connections and exciting regeneration plans
"There has been fantastic development around Jubilee Square in the past few years."
Craig Brant
"Woking's centre offers plenty of shops and entertainment facilities, but with plenty of greenery surrounding it."
Craig Brant
"Watching the narrow boats sail along Basingstoke Canal is a real treat and gives Woking its countryside appeal."
Daniel Green
Where do Woking locals go?
Auntie Anne's
Auntie Anne's is amazing - their vanilla pretzels are the best! You can find them in the Peacocks Centre.
Submitted by Emma
The Ogilvy
The Ogilvy is a traditional pub serving great food and ales
Submitted by Daniel
Woking Park
A tranquil space to walk the dog and follow the tree trail. It's a great spot so close to the centre of Woking.
Submitted by Matt
Woking Skatepark
A fantastic hangout in Woking Park.
Submitted by Matt
Tante Marie Culinary Academy and Restaurant
World leading chef courses and cookery school classes.
Submitted by Lucy
The Ambassadors
Two theatre spaces and six screen cinema in the heart of Woking.
Submitted by Lucy
The Peacocks Centre
Where you can shop 'til you drop with over 70 stores.
Submitted by Lucy
Jaipur
Specialising in the Mogul cuisine of Northern India, this is one of Woking's best Curry Houses!
Submitted by Daniel
Cafe Class
The best bacon butty in Woking!
Submitted by Craig
The Big Apple
Bowling, arcades and Laser Quest - the best family entertainment!
Submitted by Lucy
Bank Bar and Club
The perfect place for cocktails and a night out in Woking.
Submitted by Daniel
Bep Viet
Vietnamese food outlet based in Market Walk. A great lunch alternative!
Submitted by Alex
Christ Church
One of Woking's hidden gems! This wonderful café set within Christ Church serves up homemade soups, paninis and jacket potatoes. In our opinion one of the best lunch spots in Woking!
Submitted by Daniel
Wolsey Place
The second largest shopping centre In Woking with a large number of retail outlets. One of the busiest places in the town centre and best of all, the Foxtons office is a part of it!
Submitted by Alex
The Herbert Wells
Cavernous pub with outside seats, a long wooden bar, real ales and a typical comfort food menu.
Submitted by Daniel
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Why not explore the nearby areas of St Johns, Hook Heath, Mayford, Send, Knaphill, Sutton Green, Chobham, West Byfleet, Ripley and Jacobs Well
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Did you know?
"Horsell Common was where the aliens first land in HG Wells' War of the Worlds. Woking has a Martian tripod to commemorate the event and is shown walking from the Common."
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Child-friendly activities near Woking
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The Nest: A NCT Parent and Baby Group in St. John'sSt John's Memorial HallThe Nest' is a parent and baby Group in St. John's where new parents can come and have a relaxing cup of tea / coffee and chats with other new parents about their life as new parents and the highs and lows that comes with it. For details about the 'The Nest' and the aim of this group please click here. This group is catered for new parents and their babies under 12 months of age. Website |
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NCT Bumps & BabiesTrinity Centre Trinity ChurchyardA group for expectant mums and parents with young babies (generally up to walking). Come along for a hot drink and chat with other local parents while the babies play on the playmats and toys provided. Plenty of space for buggies toilets baby changing and a quiet room. On the last Wednesday of each month we also have a special event running alongside the usual group - previous activities have included arts and crafts music sessions mini photo sessions and stalls. Held in the centre of town at the Trinity Centre next to Holy Trinity Church at the top of the high street. The nearest car park is Sydenham Road. Entry £1 for NCT members £2 non-members including refreshments. Website |
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Tiny TunesWeybridge HallTiny Tunes provide 3 months - 5 years pay as you go Music and Dance Classes, Nursery Sessions and Parties in London, Middlesex, Surrey & Berkshire . Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, meet Mr Tiny, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles and sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Price: £5 per child ( £2.50 Siblings) Pay as you go so you just turn up! Website |
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Tiny TunesCobham Methodist ChurchTiny Tunes provide 3 months - 5 years pay as you go Music and Dance Classes, Nursery Sessions and Parties in London, Middlesex, Surrey & Berkshire . Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, meet Mr Tiny, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles and sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Price: £5 per child ( £2.50 Siblings) Pay as you go so you just turn up! Website |
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NCT Bumps & Babies groupSt Andrews Church HallA lovely friendly group for non-walking babies we met every Monday morning even during the holidays Lots of mats blankets and toys for the babies to play on. Just £1 towards hall, refreshments provided. Website |
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Tiny TunesSt Michaels ChurchTiny Tunes provide 3 months - 5 years pay as you go Music and Dance Classes, Nursery Sessions and Parties in London, Middlesex, Surrey & Berkshire . Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, meet Mr Tiny, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles and sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Price: £5 per child ( £2.50 Siblings) Pay as you go so you just turn up! Website |
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Thula Mama Harmony singing group for carers and babiesThula Mama is an inspirational singing group for parents and carers of babies aged from birth to walking. We learn and sing lullabies and songs from around the world to share with our little ones. And we sing in beautiful 3-part harmony. You don't need to have any previous singing experience, just come along and enjoy sharing music with a group and with your baby. Website |
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About Woking
Woking is a large town and civil parish that shares its name with the surrounding local government district, located in the west of Surrey. It is part of the London commuter belt and Greater London Urban Area, located 23 miles (37 km) south west of Charing Cross in central London. Woking has a modern shopping centre called The Peacocks and an older shopping area, Wolsey Place. Woking has several suburban districts, including: Bisley, Horsell, Hook Heath, Mount Hermon, Barnsbury, Maybury, Sheerwater, Goldsworth Park, St Johns, Pyrford, Kingfield, Westfield, Ridgway, West Byfleet and Old Woking. The adjacent village of Knaphill is often considered an outer suburb of Woking. Old Woking is cited as a separate village. Mayford and Sutton Green are to the south on the border between Woking and Guildford.
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