Cranleigh
Cranleigh is a sizeable village and civil parish, believed to be the largest in England. Found nearly 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Guildford in Surrey, it lies east of the A281, which links Guildford with Horsham, on an alternative path that is not an A-road. It is in the north-west corner of the Weald, a large remnant forest, and immediately south-east of Winterfold Forest, a remaining area of forest on the Greensand Ridge. The town covers a total area of 12.66 square miles, with a permanent population of around 11241, as recorded in the 2011 Census. Inspite of losing its rail link, Cranleigh has thrived both as a satellite of Guildford, and as a service and light engineering centre in its own right. Moreover, it is a retail centre for the surrounding smaller villages and the High Street has seen a significant increase in corporate shops over the last few years. Cranleigh, however, continues to have a multitude of little, locally owned and often more traditional businesses, such as a bakery, owned by the Cornwell Family, a butcher and a fishmonger. Nurseries for plants for sale and food also provide a substantial source of local work. In addition to retail opportunities, there countless opportunities for social and cultural activities. The Cranleigh Arts Centre has actually formed a substantial programme of feature film screenings, live music, theatre productions, adult and children's activities, exhibitions and workshops. Frequent community arts projects and team up with local schools are also carried out to reach and create new audiences. The Centre is a registered charity and is run primarily by a group of volunteers. For all your home improvements, be sure to find reputable contractors in Cranleigh to make particular of quality.
