North Holmwood
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| North Holmwood | |
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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 |
| Dial code | 01306 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | Mole Valley |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| 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 has a population of 6,136.[1]
[edit] The village
At first glance North Holmwood appears small, consisting of just three roads - Bentsbrook Road, Bentsbrook Park and Holmsdale Road - however, the village is quite large.
The village has a newagent, Fourboys, where there is ample parking space despite the shop sharing the road with the residents. There is a church, St. John's,which is quaint little and popular with marrying couples. The hairdresser's does nail painting whilst the village Hall has featured such events as golf sales and sca-electrics racing. The pond, despite having never caught a fish, there is always a group of young fishermen on its rather small banks. Also the Holmwood Surgery is a clinic which houses Dr Thompson and Dr Chappell.
[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, which is a good four miles away.
