Woking Information

Woking 

Visitor information 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’. Visitors can now enjoy high quality restaurants and outdoor seating, new paving and landscaping in the town centre, plus enhanced retail outlets in this area and the refurbished shopping centres nearby. Woking continues to offer a wide range of attractions, from eclectic art and history exhibitions at the award-winning gallery and museum - The Lightbox - to some of the biggest and best shows from the West End at one of the region’s largest venues, The New Victoria Theatre. Alternatively, you could enjoy some home-grown talent and local productions at the neighbouring Rhoda McGaw Theatre, or watch one of the latest blockbuster films, at The Ambassadors complex. Local places of interest include Brookwood Cemetery, the ruins of Henry VIII’s former country retreat at Woking Palace, and the first purpose built mosque in the UK - the Shah Jahan. Why not visit during the annual Heritage Open Days weekend in September, when both these and over a dozen properties of historic interest in the Borough, open their doors to the public for free? The diverse and family-friendly calendar of Woking events includes Chinese New Year celebrations in February, Woking Youth Drama Festival in March and the ever-popular Tour Series annual road cycle race, which returns to the Borough in June for the fifth time running. For the more active visitor, Woking’s Cycle Trails make it easier than ever to get to, across and around the Borough on two wheels. Alternatively, take a leisurely stroll around the many picturesque common and heath lands, or along the 12.9km upgraded Basingstoke Canal towpath, which can be easily accessed from Woking Town Centre and at various points around the Borough. Woking is perfectly placed in the heart of Surrey and has a fast, regular train service from London Waterloo, which is just half an hour away. Visitors find Woking’s pedestrianised, accessible town centre easy to get around, especially with the added benefit of Shopmobility. View Woking's Visitors Guide Celebrate Woking To find out about forthcoming events in Woking, from sports to arts, and culture to dance, please visit the Celebrate Woking website www.celebratewoking.info Woking Visitor Information For further information on Woking, or to request a visitor guide to the Borough, please contact: Woking Borough Council Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking, Surrey GU21 6YL t 01483 755855 e tourist@woking.gov.uk w www.woking.gov.uk Woking Town CentreWoking Town CentreLocation: WokingYou will find over 170 fabulous stores & Restaurants in Woking Town.The AmbassadorsThe AmbassadorsLocation: WokingThe New Victoria Theatre The comfort of its spacious front of house areas and luxurious 1331 seat...The LightboxThe Lightbox CourtyardLocation: WokingWhether you’re passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like...Market Walk WokingMarket WalkLocation: WokingMarket Walk a new market for WokingWoking Leisure Centre and Pool in the ParkPool in the Park WokingLocation: WokingRun by Woking Borough Council these facilities offer unrivalled opportunities for leisure and...