Parish in Mole Valley, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.194, -0.322 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 17 45 |
| Population: | 1,094 |
| Dialling code: | 01306 (Dorking) |
Holmwood is a small, predominantly rural parish in Mole Valley, Surrey, in south‑east England, sitting on the fringes of the rolling chalk and mixed woodland that characterise the area around the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The parish contains a scattering of villages, commons and lanes, and its name reflects the once‑wooded character of the landscape; you’ll find a mix of farmsteads, Victorian cottages and pockets of ancient woodland rather than large commercial centres.
Today Holmwood is largely residential and commuter‑oriented, with many people travelling into nearby Dorking or London for work, but it retains a strong local community feel through village halls, pubs and periodic village events. Its history is rooted in agriculture and small‑scale local trades, and the parish’s quiet lanes and commons make it popular with walkers and anyone seeking a rural slice of Surrey within easy reach of larger towns.
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