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