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'''Windlesham''' is a village in north-western [[Surrey]]. Its name derives from the [[Windle Brook]] which runs south of the village.
'''Windlesham''' is a village in north-western [[Surrey]]. Its name derives from the [[Windle Brook]] which runs south of the village.


Windlesham was once, as most of the surrounding area was also, part of [[Windsor Great Park]] and in its beginnings, a farming village. Today Windlesham is a community with many estates and various clubs. With easy access to the A30 (London Road), a few major motorways, [[Sunningdale]] train station and [[Heathrow Airport]], it can be classed as a commuter village. It has one church, St John the Baptist, the Windlesham Club and Theatre and six pubs.  
Windlesham was once, as most of the surrounding area was also, part of [[Windsor Great Park]] and in its beginnings, a farming village. Today Windlesham is a community with many estates and various clubs. With easy access to the A30 (London Road), a few major motorways, [[Sunningdale]] railway station and [[Heathrow Airport]], it can be classed as a commuter village. It has one church, St John the Baptist, the Windlesham Club and Theatre and six pubs.  


Some large companies are based in Windlesham, including Rainbow Play Systems and the Linde Group.
Some large companies are based in Windlesham, including Rainbow Play Systems and the Linde Group.

Latest revision as of 20:21, 29 January 2021

Windlesham
Surrey

St John the Baptist, Windlesham
Location
Grid reference: SU930635
Location: 51°21’36"N, -0°39’36"W
Data
Population: 4,376
Post town: Windlesham
Postcode: GU20
Dialling code: 01276, some 01344
Local Government
Council: Surrey Heath
Parliamentary
constituency:
Surrey Heath

Windlesham is a village in north-western Surrey. Its name derives from the Windle Brook which runs south of the village.

Windlesham was once, as most of the surrounding area was also, part of Windsor Great Park and in its beginnings, a farming village. Today Windlesham is a community with many estates and various clubs. With easy access to the A30 (London Road), a few major motorways, Sunningdale railway station and Heathrow Airport, it can be classed as a commuter village. It has one church, St John the Baptist, the Windlesham Club and Theatre and six pubs.

Some large companies are based in Windlesham, including Rainbow Play Systems and the Linde Group.

Recreation and Social Events

Field of Remembrance

The village field is home to one of the local recreational parks and includes a play area. Many village events take place on the field, one of the most well known being the Windlesham Fête. The field is also used in the summer months by Windlesham Cricket Club. It also hosts a remembrance day service, where a boy from Woodcote House plays the last post.

Pram Race

Windlesham is known for its annual pram race in which teams race around the village and drink at every pub. This usually happens every Boxing Day. The race normally starts at 10am at the old headquarters of The BOC Group. Dedicated runners run to all the pubs in the village and finish in the centre at a pub called 'The Sun'.

The Arboretum and the mansion of Updown Court

Windlesham Arboretum

Windlesham Arboretum is situated near the village but on the opposite side of the M3 motorway. In July 2007, the most expensive house in the world, Updown Court, was situated in Windlesham and valued at £75 million. This 103-room mansion has 58 acres of gardens and woodlands.[1]

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material
about Windlesham)

References