Discover Woking: Find hotels

Woking brings together architectural and local history, art and natural landscapes. If you’re looking for a hotel in Woking, you can consider whether historic sites and collections, or paths through heathland, woodland and waterside areas, will be the focus of your stay. The town in Surrey offers a range of themes, from Shah Jahan Mosque and museums to recreation areas and waterways.

Architectural history and local collections

Shah Jahan Mosque was built in 1888–1889 in the Mughal style, to designs by William Isaac Chambers. It is said to have developed into a centre of Islam in Britain in the early to mid-20th century. Its architectural history is therefore connected with an important role in the country’s religious history.

The Muslim Burial Ground is a Grade II listed structure dating from 1915–1917. Its features include red-brick walls, vaulted pavilions and a chattri entrance. By 1917, 19 soldiers who had died between 16 July 1915 and 3 February 1916 had been buried there. The dates and architecture give the site its own distinct historical focus.

Woking Palace represents another facet of history. The fortified site includes the earthworks of the moat, surviving buildings and ruins within the moat, as well as a group of fishponds. The moat, buildings and ponds are all part of the site’s surviving features.

The Lightbox Gallery & Museum in the centre of Woking is a contemporary art gallery, museum and creative venue. Its interactive museum, “Woking’s Story”, explores the town’s past through family-friendly exhibitions and stories from local people. The Surrey History Centre offers another way to explore local history: it provides free public access to Surrey archives and local history collections, with no appointment required.

Heathland, woodland and waterways

Horsell Common is a recreation area in Woking, with heathland, woodland and meadows. The Bedser Trail passes through woodland with tall Scots pines before reaching an open heathland area. The route therefore centres on two distinct landscapes: the wooded section and the open heath.

The Hoe Valley Path follows the Hoe Stream, a small tributary of the River Wey. Activities along the Basingstoke Canal include walking, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding and boating in a natural setting. For another route through the landscape, the wetlands area near Heather Farm has boardwalks and a path beside the lake. The family-friendly route from Mytchett to Woking has scenic picnic spots; as route conditions can change, it’s advisable to check the latest route information before setting out.

Getting your bearings during your stay

Woking town centre is accessible and easy to explore. Shopmobility is also available to visitors who need assistance. For travel to London, fast and frequent train services take approximately 30 minutes to London Waterloo. As timetables can change, check the service for your day of travel. This information can help you choose what to focus on: historic buildings and collections, landscape trails, or a combination of both can guide your search for a hotel in Woking.

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