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Woking (/ ˈwoʊkɪŋ / WOH-king) is a town and borough in northwest Surrey, England, around 23 mi (36 km) from central London. It appears in Domesday Book as Wochinges, and its name probably derives from that of a Saxon landowner.
- The Lightbox. Next to the Basingstoke Canal, the Lightbox is Woking’s art gallery and local history museum in a modern building that opened in 2007. “Woking’s Story” is the permanent exhibition, chronicling the town in eight displays and dipping into topics like the Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment, the coming of the railway, Brookwood Cemetery, the Tudor Woking Palace and the Shah Jahan Mosque.
- RHS Garden Wisley. One of England’s four Royal Horticultural Society gardens, Wisley is the most popular of them all, receiving around a million visitors a year.
- Horsell Common. In walking distance of Woking town centre, Horsell Common is one of England’s only areas of common land that is both privately owned and open to the public.
- Shah Jahan Mosque. On Oriental Road, the Shah Jahan Mosque became the first purpose-built mosque not just in the UK but all of Northern Europe when it was completed in 1889.
Located in the heart of Surrey, Woking is a large town offering visitors a wide range of things to do and well as excellent shopping and dining facilities. Woking marked Her Majesty the Queen’s 60-year reign by designing a brand new public space in the heart of the town called ‘Jubilee Square’.
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- The Lightbox. Experience The Lightbox, an award-winning art gallery and museum nestled in the heart of Woking. Explore changing exhibitions and delve into 'Woking's Story,' a museum dedicated to the town's captivating history.
- RHS Garden Wisley.
- New Victoria Theatre. If you're a fan of the preforming arts why not check out what's going on at New Victoria Theatre. Since opening in 1992 it's been a standout gem among South East theatres known for hosting first class performances from the likes of National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Peter Hall Company.
- Nova Cinema. Experience the thrill of movies at Nova Cinema! Whether it's the latest blockbusters or timeless classics, this brand-new cinema brings films to life.
- Elena M. 26 contributions. Interesting, beautiful and tranquil. Such a beautiful, tranquil place to stroll around. The guided tours are extremely interesting but can get extremely busy.
- Neil S. London, UK 296 contributions. Comfortable Theatre. A very comfortable venue with good sight lines to stage. Had to drop off grandaughter at Stage Door, which was difficult to fine, but otherwise a very pleasant visit.
- Janet W. 4 contributions. Inspiring trip. Inspiring visit especially for the kids. However I think the location and parking isn't very convenient. It's kind of hard to find if you are new to Woking.
- Dark Army Reviews. London, UK7 contributions. Nice Scenery and nice walk. General 1: I really enjoyed the scenery, it had a nice brezze to it and it was a nice walk in the park.
Woking is the other large town in Surrey apart from Guildford. It is home to Henry VIII's Royal Palace. Understand. [edit] History. edit. Built around its large train station, Woking grew up in the Victorian era.
The Woking Martian - sculpture by Michael Condron of a Martian tripod from H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds. Woking is Surrey's largest, youngest and most diverse settlement as well as a popular London commuter town.
