Your handbook to life in Caterham on the Hill & surrounding areas

The Guide

Discover your local area Beyond the boundaries of Oakgrove, an equally enviable lifestyle awaits. Surrounded by beautiful Surrey countryside, one of the best golf courses within the M25 on your doorstep and both Caterham on the Hill and Caterham town centres within walking distance. A wide range of schools for children of all ages, essential shops, services and excellent amenities are all available, along with easy access to Central London, Gatwick and the South Coast. The following pages set out local amenities and places you may find useful if you are new to the area.

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3-6: DINING OUT

7-8: RETAIL THERAPY & ESSENTIALS

9-10: ENTERTAINMENT

11-12: FITNESS & WELLBEING

13-14: EDUCATION�

CONTENTS Caterham and the surrounding towns and villages offer a wide

range of independent restaurants, as well as the more popular

chains. Whether it’s Italian, French or Asian cuisine you are looking

for you’ll never be more than 20 minutes away at Oakgrove.

If you’re looking for famous High Street stores or independent

boutiques they are all within easy reach. Caterham’s Church

Walk Shopping Centre has all the essentials you need whilst a

short drive away, Croydon boasts a larger retail centre for all

your major shopping needs.

Whether you are looking to keep the kids entertained by

taking a trip to nearby Godstone Farm, prefer to play a

round of golf or simply relax watching a film on the silver

screen, Caterham and the surrounding area has all the

entertainment options.

The gyms, spas, parks and health services in and around

Caterham all make fitness and relaxation easy for local

residents. The local De Stafford Sports Centre offers a fully

equipped gym and a 25m swimming pool, whilst the Nutfield

Priory Spa in nearby Redhill offers facials, massages and

manicures if a pampering session is more your thing.

Caterham has a wide variety of state and independent schooling

options to choose from and can cater for all ages from pre-school

through to secondary schools.

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DINING OUT�

Restaurants La Fiaba del Mediterraneo – 0.6 miles

22a High Street Caterham CR3 5UA

Tel: 01883 337719

www.lafiaba.co.uk

A vibrant and unique family run business that offers a variety of light fresh Mediterranean lunches during the day and a selection of authentic Mediterranean dinners/ wines in the evening.

Bollywood Indian Restaurant – 1.5 miles

19 Godstone Road Caterham CR3 6RE

Tel: 01883 349877

The Bollywood Indian Restaurant is a modern and contemporary restaurant that offers an extensive and varied selection of Indian cuisine.

Little India – 1.5 miles

62 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QB

Tel: 01883 330660

Little India serves a wide variety of Indian food and delivers to the local area.

Bua Thai Restaurant – 1.5 miles

52 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QB

Tel: 01883 345903

Situated in the town centre Bua Thai is a traditionally decorated restaurant that offers a variety of authentic Thai cuisine.

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Casa Lola – 1.5 miles

8 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QB

Tel: 01883 341010

Situated in the centre of town Casa Lola offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, meat and vegetarian Spanish tapas dishes to suit all tastes.

Pizza Express – 1.6 miles

10 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QB

Tel: 01883 342717

www.pizzaexpress.com

Pizza Express offers really good Italian food in a stylish, contemporary setting.

ID Oriental Cuisine – 2.4 miles

55 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6PD

Tel: 01883 345491

The Imperial Dynasty offers a modern wine bar and traditional Chinese fare. Early evenings provide a family friendly environment whilst a little later, it is perfect for nibbles and cocktails.

Chez Vous Restaurant – 3 miles

432 Limpsfield Road Warlingham CR6 9LA

Tel: 01883 620451

www.chezvous.co.uk

The Chez Vous Restaurant specialises in creating unique dishes influenced by traditional French and British cuisine.

204 Brighton Road Coulsdon CR5 2NF

Tel: 0208 763 8787

www.gozmezebar.com

and European influences.

Las Fuentes – 4.7miles

38-40 High Street Town Centre Purley CR8 2AA

Goz Meze Bar – 3.3 miles

Goz Meze is a Turkish restaurant that draws on Mediterranean, Asian

Seraffino Italian Restaurant – 6.2 miles

85-87 Manor Road Wallington SM6 0DE

Tel: 0208 647 0800

www.seraffino.com

The open plan restaurant and kitchen area allows diners to observe the chefs in action, whilst an outside terrace is the perfect venue for cocktails in the summer.

Gemini Restaurant – 7.9 miles

28 Station Approach Road Tadworth KT20 5AH Tel: 0208 763 1983

Las Fuentes offers a large and wide variety of meat, seafood and vegetarian Spanish tapas dishes.

Prezzo – 5.4 miles

33 London Road Redhill RH1 1NJ

Tel: 01737 779927

www.loveprezzo.co.uk

Prezzo’s aim is to serve value for money, quality Italian food in comfortable, contemporary and stylish surroundings.

Galu Mediterranean Bar & Grill – 6.1 miles

30 Nork Way Banstead SM7 1PB

Tel: 01737 351266

www.galu.co.uk

With a variety of contemporary dishes based around their open flamed charcoal grill, Galu is a venue able to cater for all tastes.

Tel: 01737 812179

www.gemini-restaurant.com

The Gemini in Tadworth is a modern restaurant that specialises in contemporary French and fine European cuisine.

Strada – 8.1 miles

12 Church Street Reigate RH2 0AN

Tel: 01737 240089

www.strada.co.uk

The Reigate branch of the successful Italian restaurant group, Strada, boasts a heated outside garden area with plenty of seating for guests.

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DINING OUT�

Pubs The Fox – 0.9 miles

Coulsdon Common Caterham CR3 5QS

Tel: 01883 340737

The Fox is a traditional country pub and restaurant set amongst picturesque countryside.

The Harrow Inn – 1.6 miles

235 Stanstead Road Chaldon CR3 6AJ

Tel: 01883 343260

www.harrowcaterham.co.uk

The Harrow Inn is a traditional and historic pub, which has a large beer garden, serving a selection of meals with scenic views.

The Ramblers Rest – 5.4 miles

Outwood Lane Coulsdon CR5 3NP

Tel: 01737 552661

Costa – 1.5 miles

12 Church Walk Caterham CR3 6RT

Tel: 01883 337683

Cafés

The Ramblers Rest is a traditional family friendly country pub that has a dedicated children’s menu, serves seasonal meals and has a wide selection of beers, ales and wines.

The Tudor Rose – 1.7 miles

Coulsdon Road Coulsdon CR5 1EB

Tel: 01737 553368

www.tudorrosecoulsdon.co.uk

The Tudor Rose serves a variety of meals from traditional favourites to contemporary dishes and prides itself in serving a wide selection of drinks.

www.costa.co.uk

Costa has been serving coffee lovers for over 40 years. The Caterham branch has a convenient central location in amongst the main shopping area.

Caterham Café – 1.5 miles

17 Godstone Road Caterham CR3 6RE

Tel: 01883 348999

Caterham Café is a popular local café that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Caffe Bambino – 1.5 miles

24 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QB

Tel: 01883 331333

Situated in the town centre Caffe Bambino is a small, friendly, independent café that serves a range of coffee and continental sandwiches.

Caffè Nero – 1.5 miles

2 Godstone Road Caterham CR3 6RA

Tel: 0207 520 5150

www.caffenero.com

Caffè Nero specialises in serving premium Italian coffee. They also serve a selection of breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches and pastries.

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RETAIL THERAPY & ESSENTIALS

Shopping Centres Church Walk Shopping Centre – 1.5 miles

Station Avenue Caterham CR3 6RT

Tel: 01883 344197

www.churchwalkcaterham.com

Shops include Boots, Burtons, Dororthy Perkins, Holland & Barratt, Specsavers, Stead & Simpson and WHSmith.

Centrale Shopping Centre – 7.8 miles

21 North End Croydon CR0 1TY

Tel: 0208 681 5841

www.centrale.co.uk

Shops include Boots, Debenhams, H&M, House of Fraser, Next and Zara.

Supermarkets Waitrose – 1.3 miles

2 Station Avenue Caterham CR3 6LB

Tel: 01883 346173

Tesco – 0.5 miles

Guards Avenue Coulsdon Road Caterham CR3 5QX

Tel: 0845 6779153

WM Morrison Supermarket – 1.5 miles

28 Church Walk Caterham CR3 6RT

Tel: 01883 341602

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Boutiques Milan Services Ltd – 0.5 miles

22 Chaldon Road Caterham on the Hill Caterham CR3 5PE

Tel: 01883 332888

www.milan-design.co.uk

Milan Services is a ladieswear boutique that offers smart classical style clothing ranging from casual day wear to formal evening attire.

Bow Butterfly – 1.5 miles

4 Godstone Road Caterham CR3 6RA

Tel: 01883 770388

www.bowbutterfly.com

A boutique selling an eclectic range of clothing, jewellery and accessories for women and children.

J.J Browne & Son Jewellers Ltd – 1.5 miles

33 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6PB

Tel: 01883 343138

www.jjbrowneandson.co.uk

Specialising in leading brand watches, diamond jewellery, wedding rings, gold and silver jewellery.

Robert Fuller – 7 miles

46 Station Road East Oxted RH8 0PG

Tel: 01883 730860

www.robert-fuller.co.uk

Specialising in quality men’s tailoring Robert Fuller offers a range of designer collections and formal wear.

Hairdressers Alexander Salons – 1.5 miles

32 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6RA

Tel: 01883 336677

Alexander Salons is part of a small growing chain of hairdressers in the London and Surrey area.

The Amber Room Salon – 1.5 miles

20 Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QB

Tel: 01883 335867

The Amber Salon offers a bespoke luxury service to all their customers, as they pride themselves in considering the needs and specifications of the individual.

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ENTERTAINMENT�

Caterham Valley Library – 2.8 miles

Stafford Road CR3 6GJ

Tel: 0300 2001001

Godstone Vineyards – 5.1 miles

Quarry Road Godstone

Beechwood Riding School – 6 miles

Hillboxes Farm Marden Park Woldingham CR3 7JD

Tel: 01883 342266

www.beechwoodridingschool.co.uk

Beechwood Riding School is situated

Horse RidingArts & Culture Caterham Community Centre – 0.6 miles

High Street Caterham Hill Surrey CR3 5UE

Caterham Art Group – 0.4 miles

Douglas Brunton Centre Chaldon Road Caterham on the Hill CR3 5TA

Caterham Hill Library – 0.2 miles

Westway Caterham CR3 5TP

Tel: 0300 2001001

RH9 8DQ

Tel: 01883 744590

www.godstonevineyards.com

Godstone Vineyards produces White, Rosé and Sparkling Wine, all of which are available to sample in their wine tasting sessions.

in the Surrey Hills in the North Downs and benefits from its own farmland and woodland to ride through. Beechwood riders can also make use of the extensive network of woodland bridleways nearby, a large jumping paddock with a full set of show jumps and an indoor riding school.

Cinema Everyman Cinema – 6.5 miles

7 Station Road West Oxted RH8 9EE

Tel: 0871 9069060

www.everymancinema.com

The Everyman, Oxted, is uniquely located in a mock-Tudor cinema.

Golf Surrey National Golf Club – 0.5 miles

Rook Lane Chaldon CR3 5AA

Tel: 0883 344 555

www.surreynational.co.uk

Surrey National Golf Club spans over 200 acres of countryside. It has earned itself a fine reputation as one of the best all year round courses.

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Countryside Blanchman’s Farm Local Nature Reserve Community Wildlife Area

– 3.2 miles

Limpsfield Road Warlingham CR6 9LW

Tel: 01883 626398

www.blanchmansfarm.org

Covering 25 acres Blanchman’s Farm Local Nature Reserve consists of two summer meadows, a pond, a central wooded area, a newly planted orchard and horse grazing area.

British Wildlife Centre – 10.1 miles

Eastbourne Road Newchapel Lingfield RH7 6LF

Tel: 01342 834658

www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Open every weekend between March and October, the British Wildlife Centre offers visitors the opportunity to observe British wildlife at its best.

Godstone Farm – 4.3 miles

Tilburstow Hill Road Godstone RH9 8LX

Tel: 01883 742546

www.godstonefarm.co.uk

A family-friendly farm that welcomes children to interact with the farm’s animals through various guided play activities. Throughout the farm there are various play areas, including climbing frames, zip slides and mazes.

Kid’s Activities The Arc – 0.7 miles

39 Weston Drive Caterham CR3 5XY

Tel: 01883 330380

www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

The Arc hosts a variety of projects from exhibitions to comedy nights and also has a popular soft play area open every day. Children can enjoy playing under a huge dragon, climbing a three storey high frame and the younger ones can take advantage of the dedicated Toddler Zone.

Caterham Festival

Kidspace – 5.8 miles

The Colonnades 619 Purley Way Croydon CR0 4RQ

Tel: 0208 6860040

www.kidspaceadventures.com

Award-winning soft play centre, Kidspace aims to encourage fun and challenging play for children. They also serve various meals throughout the day, host children’s parties and hold after-school and holiday clubs for a variety of ages.

The Caterham Festival runs at the beginning of June each

year and includes a food festival, street party, two-day

music event, carnival procession and theatrical event.

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FITNESS & WELLBEING�

Health Spas The Village Health Club – 0.7 miles

Weston Drive Caterham CR3 5XY

Tel: 01883 343777

One of Surrey’s most exclusive health clubs, The Village Health Club offers a range of services in a spacious environment that is welcoming to all ages and abilities.

Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa – 5.7 miles

Nutfield Road Redhill RH1 4EL

Tel: 0845 072 7485

The spa and health club offers a fully equipped gym, dedicated free-weights room, indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, exercise studio and squash courts, plus a café bar and garden.

Parks Queen’s Park – 0.9 miles

Queen’s Park Road Caterham CR3 5RB

Queen’s Park is a large local park offering a range of leisure facilities including a putting green, tennis courts, cricket, rugby and football pitches, a children’s playground, a superb bowling green and even a croquet lawn.

Sports Centres Caterham School Sports Centre – 2.2 miles

Harestone Valley Road Caterham CR3 6YA

Tel: 01883 335078

Caterham School Sports Centre is a members only club with a 25m pool, sports hall and fully equipped fitness suite, with cardiovascular and resistance apparatus.

De Stafford Sports Centre – 1.1 miles

Burntwood Lane Caterham CR3 5YX

Tel: 01883 344355

De Stafford Sports Centre in Caterham offers a wide variety of activities. Its facilities include a 25m pool, a fully equipped gym a personal training service, studio and sports hall for members and non-members.

LA Fitness – 5.1 miles

Royal Oak Centre Brighton Road Purley CR8 2PG

Tel: 0843 170 1026

www.lafitness.co.uk

With a wide variety of classes from Yoga to Spinning and extensive facilities including a fully equipped gym and premium pool, LA Fitness has something to suit everyone.

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Doctors Dentists Pharmacies Chaldon Road Surgery – 0.3 miles Caterham Dental Care – 0.8 miles Boots Pharmacy – 1.4 miles

Chaldon Road 23 Essendene Road Eothen House Caterham Caterham Eothen Close CR3 5PG CR3 5PB Caterham

Tel: 01883 345466 Tel: 01883 343476 CR3 6JU

Tel: 01883 343067 Townhill Medical Practice – 2.7 miles Timberhill Dental Practice – 1.5 miles

Guards Avenue 14 Timber Hill Road Vitaltone Pharmacy – 1.4 miles

Caterham Caterham 14 The Square CR3 5XL CR3 6LD Caterham

Tel: 0844 576 9218 / 01883 331900 Tel: 01883 342 077 CR3 6QA

Tel: 01883 345500

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EDUCATION�

Pre-Schools Caterham Pre-School and Nursery – 0.9 miles

Burntwood Lane Caterham CR3 5UL

Tel: 01883 330122

Little Treasures Nursery – 0.5 miles

Weston Drive Caterham CR3 5XY

Tel: 01883 343678

The Laurels Day Nursery – 0.6 miles

41 Town End Caterham CR3 5UJ

Tel: 01883 337702

Tots Village Nursery – 1.1 miles

De Stafford School Burtwood Lane Caterham CR3 5YX

Tel: 01883 340825

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Primary Schools Hillcroft Primary – 0.3 miles

Chaldon Road Caterham CR3 5PG

Tel: 01883 342606

Audley Primary – 1.2 miles

Whyteleafe Road Caterham CR3 5ED

Tel: 01883 342330

Marden Lodge Primary School – 1.9 miles

Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QH

Tel: 01883 343014

St Francis’ Catholic Primary School – 1.2 miles

Whyteleafe Road Caterham CR3 5ED

Tel: 01883 342005

Caterham Preparatory School – 2.6 miles

Harestone Valley Road Caterham CR3 6YB

Tel: 01883 342097

Secondary Schools De Stafford – 1.1 miles

Burtwood Lane Caterham CR3 5YX

Tel: 01883 347818

Oasis Academy Coulsdon – 1.4 miles

Homefield Road Old Coulsdon Coulsdon CR5 1ES

Tel: 01737 551 161

Caterham School – 2.2 miles

Harestone Valley Caterham CR3 6YA

Tel: 01883 343028

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Useful contacts�

The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only. Details may be subject to minor variations and users of this guide must satisfy themselves as to their correctness. Road distances are approximate. Source: www.maps.google.co.uk. Lifestyle images are indicative only.

Surrey County Council

County Hall

Penrhyn Road

Kingston upon Thames

Surrey

KT1 2DN

Tel: 03456 009 009

www.surreycc.gov.uk

Tandridge District Council

Station Road East

Oxted

Surrey

RH8 0BT

Tel: 01883 722000

www.tandridge.gov.uk

Caterham Taxis

26 Station Avenue

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6LB

Tel: 01883 345151

www.caterhamtaxis.com

The National Trust

PO Box 574

Manvers

Rotherham

S63 3FH

Tel: 0844 800 1895

www.nationaltrust.org.uk