Buckland

Civil Parish in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Buckland

Broome Park Dating originally from the early 19th Century and once home to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Broome Park is now a nursing home.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1293763" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1293763">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Broome Park Credit: Ian Capper

Buckland is a small Civil Parish located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated approximately 40 miles southwest of London, it falls within the administrative district of Mole Valley. The village is nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing residents and visitors with stunning scenery and a tranquil setting.

Buckland is a picturesque village, with a small population of around 300 people. The community is close-knit and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is known for its charming character, with many traditional buildings and cottages lining its streets. There is a sense of history in Buckland, with some properties dating back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Buckland has some amenities to offer its residents. The village is home to a local pub, The Old House at Home, which is popular among locals and visitors alike. Additionally, there is a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and activities.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath, passes through Buckland, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The area is also dotted with farms and fields, contributing to the rural charm of the parish.

Overall, Buckland is a tranquil and idyllic village in Surrey, offering its residents a peaceful lifestyle within a beautiful natural environment.

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Buckland Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.248275/-0.245358 or Grid Reference TQ2251. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broome Park Dating originally from the early 19th Century and once home to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Broome Park is now a nursing home.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1293763" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1293763">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Broome Park
Dating originally from the early 19th Century and once home to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Broome Park is now a nursing home. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Entrance, Broome Park Entrance to Broome Park.  The house dates originally from the early 19th Century and was once home to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (a blue plaque referring to this can be seen towards the left of the photo - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7013127">TQ2150 : Blue plaque, Broome Park</a> for a close up).  It is now a nursing home.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7013052">TQ2150 : Broome Park</a> for a photo of the whole house.
Entrance, Broome Park
Entrance to Broome Park. The house dates originally from the early 19th Century and was once home to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (a blue plaque referring to this can be seen towards the left of the photo - see TQ2150 : Blue plaque, Broome Park for a close up). It is now a nursing home. See TQ2150 : Broome Park for a photo of the whole house.
Blue plaque, Broome Park Blue plaque near the entrance to Broome Park, commemorating the house having been hone to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie.  The other plaque  is in recognition of the grade II listing of the house.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7013126">TQ2150 : Entrance, Broome Park</a> for a wider view and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7013052">TQ2150 : Broome Park</a> for a photo of the whole house.
Blue plaque, Broome Park
Blue plaque near the entrance to Broome Park, commemorating the house having been hone to Queen Victoria's surgeon, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie. The other plaque is in recognition of the grade II listing of the house. See TQ2150 : Entrance, Broome Park for a wider view and TQ2150 : Broome Park for a photo of the whole house.
Parkland, Broome Park Looking across parkland at Broome Park, with Colley Hill in the distance.
Parkland, Broome Park
Looking across parkland at Broome Park, with Colley Hill in the distance.
North Lodge Lodge to Broome Park.
North Lodge
Lodge to Broome Park.
Sewer vent column A sewer vent column (or "stinkpipe") hidden among trees on a small rise on Reigate Heath.  For a wider view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7035840">TQ2350 : Sewer vent column</a>.
Sewer vent column
A sewer vent column (or "stinkpipe") hidden among trees on a small rise on Reigate Heath. For a wider view see TQ2350 : Sewer vent column.
Sewer vent column A small rise on Reigate Heath.  In the centre of the photo, part hidden by the tree, can be seen a sewer vent column (or "stinkpipe").  For a close up see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7035838">TQ2350 : Sewer vent column</a>.
Sewer vent column
A small rise on Reigate Heath. In the centre of the photo, part hidden by the tree, can be seen a sewer vent column (or "stinkpipe"). For a close up see TQ2350 : Sewer vent column.
Pond on Buckland Village Green
Pond on Buckland Village Green
Railway line to Reigate
Railway line to Reigate
The North Downs
The North Downs
Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) Close up of an individual flower of a Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera), with an unopened bud above it, on the side of a small chalk pit near the foot of The Saddle Knob on Colley Hill.

One of the most iconic orchids in Britain, it is, despite its exotic appearance, one of the most adaptable species, sites ranging from traditional chalk grassland, as here, to roadsides, industrial wasteland, and other unexpected places.
Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera)
Close up of an individual flower of a Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera), with an unopened bud above it, on the side of a small chalk pit near the foot of The Saddle Knob on Colley Hill. One of the most iconic orchids in Britain, it is, despite its exotic appearance, one of the most adaptable species, sites ranging from traditional chalk grassland, as here, to roadsides, industrial wasteland, and other unexpected places.
Dungate's Farm
Dungate's Farm
Narrow and muddy
Narrow and muddy
The Granary
The Granary
Barn, Dungate's Farm
Barn, Dungate's Farm
Dungate's Farm
Dungate's Farm
Wonham Hill
Wonham Hill
dungate's Lane
dungate's Lane
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Buckland is located at Grid Ref: TQ2251 (Lat: 51.248275, Lng: -0.245358)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Mole Valley

Police Authority: Surrey

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