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Virginia Water

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Virginia Water

Virginia Water works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sunningdale, 4km from Thorpe Park.

Virginia Water is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,999, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Virginia Water sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Virginia Water to your route.

About Virginia Water

Virginia Water is a commuter village in the Borough of Runnymede in Surrey, England. It is home to the Wentworth Estate and the Wentworth Club. The area has much woodland and occupies a large minority of the Runnymede district. Its name is shared with the lake on its western boundary within Windsor Great Park.

Read more Virginia Water has multiple transport links with London–Trumps Green and Thorpe Green touch the M3, Thorpe touches the M25, and Heathrow Airport is 7 miles (11 km) northeast. Many of the detached houses are on the Wentworth Estate, the home of the Wentworth Club which has four golf courses. The Ryder Cup was first played there. It is also home to the headquarters of the PGA European Tour, the professional golf tour. In 2011 approximately half of the homes of the postcode district, which is narrower than the current electoral ward, were detached houses. In 2015 Land Registry sales data recorded Virginia Water's single postcode district as the most expensive as to the value of homes nationwide.

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Where is Virginia Water located?

Virginia Water is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4034 latitude, -0.5665 longitude.

What is the population of Virginia Water?

Virginia Water has a population of approximately 2,999 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,999
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4034, -0.5665

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Virginia Water

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Thorpe Park

Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Windsor Castle

The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Brooklands Museum

The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Windsor

Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.

9 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Brooklands

The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.

9 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Rykas Cafe

Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.

23 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Box Hill National Trust Cafe

The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

David's Cafe at Box Hill

A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Virginia Water

  • 35 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Virginia Water.

Thorpe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 5,465

Egham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 29,663

Sunningdale

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Chertsey

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 15,967

Staines

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 51,040

Ottershaw

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 3,451

Sunninghill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 11,603

Addlestone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 14,978

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