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Chertsey, Surrey

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Chertsey

General Information

Chertsey is a medieval town in Surrey. One of the oldest towns in England, Chertsey developed around Chertsey Abbey (founded in 666), and overseen by the monks became the major trade centre of the area. Until the mid-nineteenth century, Chertsey remained a strongly rural community dependent on agriculture, market gardening and a long established tradition of tile and brick-making. The expansion of the town was largely due to the opening of the railway station in 1848 and since then Chertsey has developed into a lively market town with a prosperous economy complemented by modern network of road, rail and airport links.

Chertsey today is an attractive town, managing to combine its traditional architecture and identity with a wide range of modern facilities. It is an attractive, prosperous town surrounded by beautiful countryside and preserved some of the best Georgian architecture in Surrey.

Chertsey's historic centre has been sympathetically redeveloped to incorporate many changes and improvement without losing its history and identity. The Chertsey Opportunity Scheme is a major town centre revitalisation project in partnership with Runnymede Borough Council to bring new life into Chertsey. This highly successful mixed-use scheme has completely transformed a run down urban area into a thriving new business and residential community, bringing new jobs, homes, leisure activities and new transport infrastructure to this previously neglected part of the town.

Business and Development

The local economy, in common with the rest of Surrey, is dominated by the service sector which employs some 62% of the work force while manufacturing accounts for just 15%. Local businesses also provide services in the distribution, catering, health, education and financial sectors. At the time of writing, the unemployment rate in Runnymede stood at 1.1% - one of the lowest in the country. The healthy local economy can be attributed to a range of factors: a highly skilled workforce, high levels of disposable income and excellent communications, being situated to the west of London, close to Heathrow and with direct access to the M3 and M25 motorways. The area is a major location for "knowledge" based sectors including information technology, telecommunications and advanced business services.The presence of IT related businesses and services in the area is set to grow with the completion of the Chertsey Revitalisation Area. This major development costing approximately £37.25 million, includes commercial, residential and leisure facilities.

Culture, Leisure and Education

Chertsey’s busy high street (Guildford Street) offers a good selection of shops, pubs, bistros, and restaurants.

Chertsey Museum provides fascinating insights into the town’s past long history. There is also the nationally significant Olive Matthews Collection of Dress and Textiles, and also a number of beautiful 18th century houses in the town. The seven-arched bridge over the Thames is the centre of much riverside activity with pubs, boatbuilding yards and much river traffic.

The town is rich in open spaces offering scenic walks and picnic areas. Chertsey Meads covers 170 acres of open grassland fronting the River Thames and a habitat for a wide variety of birds and wild life. Spectacular scenery can also be found in St. Ann’s Hill, a 57-acre wooded park, which rises to 240 ft and offers magnificent views over the Thames basin. The site includes the remains of a Bronze Age hill fort and a medieval chapel as well as a cottage which is reputed to be haunted. To the south you can explore the Wey Navigation, which wends its way to Guildford, walk along the River Bourne and the Basingstoke Canal, which joins the Wey Navigation at New Haw.

Chertsey is home to many public and private golf courses, pleasure grounds, camping sites and tourist attractions. Among others, Chertsey is home to Foxhill Country Club, Laleham Park and Runnymede Pleasure Ground as well as the award winning Chertsey Caravanning and Camping Club which borders the River Thames at Chertsey Bridge. Britain's largest inland marina, Penton Hook is situated on one of the loveliest reaches of the River Thames, close to Chertsey. The 80 acre site provides first class facilities and offers magnificent cruises upstream to Windsor and Datchet and even as far as Oxford. Chertsey is also famous for the popular tourist attraction Thorpe Park. This thrill seeker’s paradise was originally a gravel pit before being converted into a lake and becoming the UK’s first theme park which now serves massive number of thrill seekers every year and brings many jobs and visitors to the area.

Hotels and Accommodation

With an abundance of hotels on the Thames visitors too Chertsey are certainly spoilt for choice. From the purely functional all the way to breathtaking there is almost certainly accommodation to be found for all budgets and occasions, many within just minutes of the centre. Housing in Chertsey reflects the large population of young families living in the area.

Travel and transport

Chertsey railway station is on a Southwest Trains line with London Waterloo, Weybridge and Woking and there are regular bus with connections to many local towns and villages. If you are planning your journey, by bus, coach or train check the following websites:

Our Facilities - Bridge Road Orega Chertsey

Situated next to the picturesque River Thames on the border of Chertsey town, and only minutes from both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports - ideal for international companies. Orega prides itself on its fresh, vibrant and modern interior, offering you the support and freedom you need to run your own business effectively. We offer you fully air conditioned and well equipped suites, which can be altered or redesigned to your own specifications. We have a fun and fashionable break out café area for informal meetings.

The centre has a professional and friendly team, always available to assist you, and ease the stress of your working day. This includes full IT advice and support. The conference rooms can host up to 24 people, with local caterers on hand to ease your load.

A hotel right opposite us offers excellent accommodation and food for those who wish to dine out. Chertsey town centre is a mere 5 minute drive away which boasts many popular restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops & supermarkets. Foxhills Country Club & Hotel Is also extremely good and with 3 miles away.

Orega sets its standards high and always aims to provide an excellent level of service. We are always open to new ideas and even more open to new faces.

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