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Esher

Discover Esher, a cool town near London with a famous racecourse and beautiful gardens!

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Key Facts

Location
North Surrey, England, east of the River Mole.
Population
Around 35,000 people live in the Esher area.
Area
Covers about 15 square miles.
Famous For
Sandown Park Racecourse and Claremont Landscape Garden.

Where is Esher?

Imagine a town nestled in a green part of England, not too far from the big city of London! Esher is in a place called Surrey, and it's like a friendly neighbor to London. It's east of a river called the Mole.

Some parts of Esher are quite flat, like a playground, while others are a little hilly, reaching up to about the height of a tall giraffe! It's a place where the city stops and the countryside begins.

Adventures in Esher!

Esher has some really exciting places. There's Sandown Park Racecourse, where speedy horses race! It's near the train station, which is super handy for hopping on a train to London. Also, there's a gorgeous garden called Claremont Landscape Garden. It used to belong to a princess! You can walk around and see beautiful flowers and trees. It’s a place full of history and fun things to explore.

A Town with a Royal Touch!

Did you know Esher has a special connection to royalty? A long, long time ago, a princess named Charlotte lived there. Because of this, Queen Victoria even put up a special fountain and a tall column to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee, which is like a big royal birthday party! This means Esher has a bit of sparkle and history that makes it extra special.

What Do People Do in Esher?

Esher is a place where people live and work. It has a busy street with shops and places to eat, like a mini-city center. Many people travel to London for work, and the train makes it easy. There are also places in Esher where people learn new things, like a special center for training. It's a town that's busy but also has lots of green spaces to enjoy.

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