North Holmwood
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| North Holmwood | |
  North Holmwood shown within Surrey |
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| Population | <6,000 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Mole Valley |
| Shire county | Surrey |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dorking |
| Postcode district | RH5 |
| Dialling code | 01306 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Mole Valley |
| List of places: UK • England • Surrey | |
North Holmwood is a residential area on the outskirts of Dorking, in Surrey, England. The village is accessible off the A24, and all roads of the village lead off Spook Hill. The census data for the area Holmwoods shows a population of 6,136.[1]
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[edit] The village
At first glance North Holmwood appears small, but is quite large, consisting of three roads, Bentsbrook Road, Bentsbrook Park and Holmsdale Road.
The village has a newsagent, where there is parking space. There is an anglican parish church, St. John's, which is popular with marrying couples. The village Hall has featured such events as golf sales and sca-electrics racing. There is a pond, which is popular with young fishermen. The Holmwood Surgery is a clinic which houses Dr Thompson and Dr Chappell. There is also a local sports and social club, their website can be found here
[edit] Transport
North Holmwood has two bus stops located either side of the newsagent's. The nearest train station is Dorking, 2.5 miles away. There is also a station called "Holmwood" which is the station shared by South, Mid and North Holmwood - located on the far side of South Holmwood, over four miles away.
