Places to see in ( Redhill - UK )
Places to see in ( Redhill - UK )
Redhill is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England. The town, which adjoins the town of Reigate to the west, is due south of Croydon in Greater London, and is part of the London commuter belt. The town is also the post town of and an entertainment and commercial area of three adjoining communities: Merstham, Earlswood and Whitebushes, as well as of two small rural villages to the east in the Tandridge District, Bletchingley and Nutfield.
Redhill is sited about 3 miles south of a minor pass at Merstham (elevation of around 120 m (390 ft) compared to a height of around 180 m (590 ft) on either side) in the North Downs, through which passes the London-Brighton road. Beneath this pass, two rival railway companies excavated the Merstham tunnels, which are still used by regular commuter trains and goods transport, with the two railway lines intersecting to the south of Redhill station. A major factor in the development of the town was the coming of the railways. Redhill railway station continues to be an important junction.
Richard Carrington, an amateur astronomer, moved to Redhill in 1852, and built a house and observatory. Dome Way, where Redhill's only tower block stands, is named after it. The site suited an isolated observatory, being on a spur of high ground surrounded by lower fields and marsh. Here in 1859 he made astronomical observations that first corroborated the existence of solar flares as well as their electrical influence upon the Earth and its aurorae. In 1863 he published records of sunspot observations that first demonstrated differential rotation in the Sun. In 1865 ill health prompted him to sell his house and move to Churt, Surrey.
The natural gap in the North Downs north of Merstham is at an elevation of 120 metres (390 ft) above sea level. From this point run gently undulating slopes of significant chalk, sand, and some fuller's earth deposits, underlying regular (fertile) humus topsoil in the distance to Redhill's town centre (elevation around 75 metres or 250 feet). Similarly, Reigate High Street, further along the Holmesdale gap, is at an elevation of around 85 metres or 280 feet with a small hill immediately to the north where Reigate Castle is sited. Redhill Common, now partly built on at St John's, is on the Greensand Ridge.
The Redhill Brook runs through the town, mainly culverted, and upstream to the immediate north-east of the town are The Moors nature reserve and the large 2010–2012 (mid and low-rise) Watercolour housing development, comprising 25 acres (10 ha) of lakes, paths and wildlife habitat managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.
Redhill is at the junction of the A23 and A25 roads. The M25 and M23 motorways are within three miles. Redhill railway station is at the junction of three lines: the main London to Brighton line, the North Downs Line from Redhill to Reading, and the Redhill to Tonbridge Line. Numerous bus services are operated to the town, by Arriva, Metrobus and Southdown PSV. In May 2008, route 100 to Crawley became part of the Fastway bus rapid transport system, following redevelopment of Redhill bus station.
( Redhill - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Redhill . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Redhill - UK
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Nutfield Priory | Drone Footage
Take a moment to explore the beautiful Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, as well as taking in the wonderful scenery.
This hotel is perfect for spa breaks, weddings or simply just popping in for a coffee with a view.
Robert Denholm House Wedding Venue
Robert Denholm House an exclusive wedding venue in Nutfield, near Redhill in Surrey.
Walking up Box Hill Surrey UK - Fabulous Sport Outdoors
Walking Tracks in Surrey UK Box Hill Surrey pathways with beautiful scenic landscape nice walks for a great day to enjoy the outdoors of the British Countryside
Hiking trails picnic areas cafe' a nice windind road and beautiful views.
Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, Fawkham, Kent - A Hand Picked Hotel
A collection of 21 four star country house hotels based in the UK and Channel Islands. Our hotels are set in spectacular locations and each unique buildings. Hand Picked Hotels provide perfect overnight breaks, fairy-tale weddings, meetings venue for business, group celebrations and private dining and also 10 locations for spa experiences and health club fitness.
South Lodge Hotel, Horsham, UK #HotelReviews
Probably the best hotel I've ever been to. Located in an old castle with very old decor makes your stay unforgettable. Great atmosphere. Everything on the very high standard. Very tasty food. Really good selection of drinks. My room had a huge bathroom with giant shower and a TV in a bath (as you can see on the video). I loved any single corrner of the building as well as amazing gardens at the back. If you want to relax in calm atmosphere this is the right place! Highly recomended!
Yet More Hidden Birmingham (New Hall, Walmley)
New Hall (hotel) Walmley, Sutton Coldfield. March 2015.
Good savoury afternoon tea in a moated house.
Top Hotel - Dartford - Thistle Brands Hatch hotel
Top Hotel - Dartford - Thistle Brands Hatch hotel
Full Journey on Southern from London Victoria to Tonbridge
Full journey of Southern, aboard a British Rail Class 377 Electrostar train from London Victoria to Tonbridge. Journey time: approx. 67 mins / 1 hour 7 mins.
START: London Victoria
04:39 • Clapham Junction
19:13 • East Croydon
32:08 • Redhill
39:05 • Nutfield
43:36 • Godstone
50:20 • Edenbridge (Kent)
57:59 • Penhurst
01:00:57 • Leigh (Kent)
END: 01:05:21 • Tonbridge
The train bypasses Battersea Park, Wandsworth Common, Balham, Streatham Common, Norbury, Thronton Heath, Selhurst, South Croydon, Purley Oaks, Purley, Coulsdon South and Merstham. That is normal for this service.
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47500 in Happier Times - December 2010
Following the accident earlier today involving 47500 becoming derailed and bursting into flames (and not looking too good after that) I decided to go right back into my modern-archives and compile some footage of 47500 back in happier times, 4th December 2010 to be precise.
For those who have been with me for a long time this footage will be familiar, it is taken from a double tour The Edinburgh Explorer & the Royal Scots Tay railtours. While the tours were hauled primarily by Deltic 55022 with 47500 on the rear for shunting purposes fate intervened and gave us some proper duff haulage.
47500 had been coupled to the coaching stock for several days prior to this tour and given the awful weather conditions the couplings had well and truly frozen in place. In order for the Deltic to lead the tour back from Dundee the train would reverse at Thornton Curve and be led into Dundee by the duff.
This video features a compilation of footage from that day, starting off with a view of the journey from Thornton Curve including thrash, clag and reindeer before the shots of it idling at Dundee including an authorized cab view interspersed with some photos of the loco taken that day.
The opening image is of 47500 on the back of the train whilst at Newcastle.
47500 entered traffic in June 1966 as D1943, it was renumbed 47500 in 1974 when TOPS was introduced, it was named Great Western in 1979. In 1994 she was renumbered 47770 and joined the Rail Express Systems fleet with the name Reserved. The was bought into preservation in 2007 and subsequently operated by the West Coast Railway Company having reverted back to 47500. Sadly the loco derailed and caught fire in Manchester on 23rd January 2013 and it's fate is now uncertain.
* Apologies for the lower video quality, this was taken with an older equipment (it was 2010) and I'm really sorry about the wind noise in the journey clip.