Oxshott Area Guide

Why live in Oxshott
Oxshott is a thriving village with a strong community atmosphere. It’s close proximity to London and its semi-rural setting offer a unique opportunity for families and commuters alike.

Oxshott, Surrey has excellent transport links to the motorway network and central London, making it a favourite with commuters. Its fine private and state schools arehighly regarded, as are exclusive residential areas such as the Crown Estate and Knott Park.

Oxshott is home to...

Oxshott Heath and Oxshott Woods

History of Oxshott

Oxshott’s origins
In 1179, Oxshott was a hamlet of 200 people earning their living from forestry, farming and pigs. Residents enjoyed a scenic but isolated position, surrounded by heath and scrubland and connected to nearby villages only by simple tracks. In 1885 the nature of the village changed forever with the building of the railway.

The railway
The railway allowed wealthy visitors to appreciate the area's great beauty. Oxshott expanded, acquiring all the characteristics of a true English village. The Crown Commissioners limited early housing development to handsome mansions suitable for wealthy families.

Commercial and industrial development
Oxshott became a parish in its own right in 1913. The high street expanded from an initial nucleus of three shops: a draper, a tobacconist and a set of tea-rooms. Industry arrived in Oxshott when John Early Cook set up his brickworks in 1866. Production continued until 1958 with the famous and distinctive chimney being demolished in 1967.

Oxshott today
Although the development of the last 120 years has changed Oxshott immeasurably, it remains a thriving community located amidst the most stunning scenery. Although the village has expanded to include all types of housing, it has retained a degree of prosperity to the present day.

Property types

Period cottages to luxury mansions
Most properties benefit from outside space

Places of Interest

Chessington World of Adventures

Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve

Getting to Oxshott

Rail
Oxshott train station (London Waterloo, approximately 40 minutes)

Road

A3 – 2 miles
M25 – 5 miles
Central London – 18 miles

Airports
Heathrow – 24 miles
Gatwick – 25 miles

Oxshott Local authority

Elmbridge Borough Council
Civic Centre
High Street
Esher
Surrey, KT10 9SD

Tel: 01372 474474

Where to go out in Oxshott

Restaurants

The Raja
High Street, Oxshott, Surrey
Tel: 01372 844464

The Bear Inn
Leatherhead Road, Oxshott, Surrey
Tel: 01372 842747

The Victoria Inn
High Street, Oxshott, Surrey
Tel: 01372 843562

Bars

There are no bars in the village.

Florists in Oxshott

Reads Florist
Tel: 01372 849911

Taxi Companys in Oxshott

There are no taxis in Oxshott village. There are taxis available in nearby Cobham, Claygate or Esher.

Police in Oxshott

Esher Police Station
Tel: 0845 1252222

Banks in Oxshott

There are no banks in Oxshott village. They are located in nearby Cobham or Esher.

Cinemas in Oxshott

There are no cinemas in Oxshott village. There is a cinema located in nearby Esher.

Sports and Leisure in Oxshott

Oxshott Village Sports Club
Tel: 01372 843652

Hairdressers in Oxshott

MD Hair & Beauty
Tel: 01372 844664

Oliver Lyons
Tel: 01372 842414

Locksmiths in Oxshott

There are no locksmiths in Oxshott. There is a locksmith located in nearby Claygate.

Schools in Oxshott
Danes Hill (2-13 yrs) Leatherhead Road Oxshott Surrey, kT22 0JG Tel: 01372 842509	Royal Kent Church School (4-11 yrs) Oakshade Road Oxshott Surrey, KT22 0LE Tel: 01372 842495