The town lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a fascinating history which invites you to delve into its past. Its medieval origins lie in iron smelting and the related industry of charcoal burning, as evidenced by Hammer Ponds at Shottermill. The National Trust (one of whose founders lived in the town) owns much of what remains of the abundant forest and also nearby Black Down, Marley Common and the Devil’s Punch Bowl at Hindhead.
Haslemere’s many shops, restaurants and cafés add to the town’s vibrant atmosphere. The recently refurbished and long-renowned museum has many fascinating exhibitions, while Haslemere Hall
is the centre of cultural life with a wide variety of shows, opera productions, plays, films and other events. It is no surprise that Haslemere is a popular place in which to live and work.
There is a frequent rail service to London and Portsmouth. By road, London and major airports at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Southampton are easily accessible, as is the south coast. Haslemere, with its wide range of good accommodation, makes a delightful and convenient centre for visiting the many attractions and places of interest which are within easy reach.
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