Buckland

Settlement 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 picturesque village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated in the district of Mole Valley, it is nestled amidst the beautiful countryside landscapes of the North Downs, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting. The village is approximately 2.5 miles north-west of the bustling market town of Reigate and enjoys easy access to the nearby towns of Dorking and Redhill.

Buckland is known for its charming character, with a mix of traditional and modern properties lining its quaint streets. The village boasts a close-knit community, with a range of amenities to cater to residents' needs. These include a village hall, a local primary school, a post office, and a well-regarded pub offering a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the village's proximity to the stunning countryside, which provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. The North Downs Way, a popular long-distance footpath, passes through Buckland, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, the nearby Buckland Park Lake provides a tranquil spot for fishing and birdwatching.

The village's location also offers excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks such as the A25 and M25, providing convenient travel to London and other nearby towns. Train services from nearby stations, including Reigate and Redhill, offer regular connections to central London and other destinations.

Overall, Buckland, Surrey, with its charming village atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings, provides a peaceful and picturesque place to live or visit.

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Buckland Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.2435/-0.2523061 or Grid Reference TQ2250. 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
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
Fourpenny Cottage
Fourpenny Cottage
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Buckland is located at Grid Ref: TQ2250 (Lat: 51.2435, Lng: -0.2523061)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Mole Valley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.2435,-0.2523061
Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: RH3 169
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.2435249/-0.2520315
Fuel
Shell Petrol Station
Addr City: Betchworth
Addr Postcode: RH3 7ET
Addr Suburb: Buckland
Brand: Shell
Brand Wikidata: Q110716465
Phone: +44 1737 845000
Ref Navads: NVDS353_10018948
Website: https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/10018948-shell-little-waitrose-buckland
Wheelchair: limited
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Crossing
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Buckland War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Note: War Memorial
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Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Beside highway, surrounded by grassy slopes.
Wikidata: Q66477820
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Shop: convenience
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free entrance.
Lat/Long: 51.2434373/-0.2519939
Bus Stop
St Mary Church
Addr Street: Old Road
Bench: yes
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Naptan Bearing: E
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Naptan Street: Old Road
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Seats: 4
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop opposite and Church.
Lat/Long: 51.2435316/-0.2523783
Bus Stop
St Mary Church
Addr Street: Old Road
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Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop opposite and Church.
Lat/Long: 51.2433838/-0.2525033
Power: pole
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Buckland
Description: OS Map: Footpaths etc. in the Parish of Buckland
Information: map
Map Size: city
Map Type: topo
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Tourism: information
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
Source: P141-0904
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Fire Hydrant
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Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2436751/-0.2520407
Waste Basket
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.2439994/-0.2511652
Buckland
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2342294
Wikipedia: en:Buckland, Surrey
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Man Made: windmill
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Power: pole
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Source: Bing
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Power: pole
Source: Bing
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Barrier: stile
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.2441915/-0.2516744
Waste Basket
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Waste Basket
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Lat/Long: 51.2439977/-0.2511276
Marker: aerial
Utility: oil
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Colour: white
Marker: post
Material: concrete
Utility: oil
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Colour: white
Marker: post
Material: concrete
Utility: oil
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