An English village called Shere

We took a hike a few weekends ago which included the village of Shere.  Shere is about an hour's drive from us and feels like a world away.  Shere bills itself as 'the prettiest village in Surrey' and I can see why!  This village exudes charm.  Come see…


Every village and town - big and small - has a war memorial.  The war memorials were originally to mark WWI but most now observe WWI and WWII.  These war memorials are solemn reminders of painful price Britain paid in the wars - particularly WWI.

First up was the Church of St. James which has been a place of worship since 1190.  No typo here - 1190.  The spire was added around 1300.

This is a small, simple church with an active congregation.  I love the hand made kneeling pads like this one…

Leaving the church we started on our hike which takes us by the creek.

We pass period homes…

As well as the old town jail

We pass some beautiful allotment gardens which look ready to harvest.

We follow the signs for the Public Footpath

Soon we come to another church

The church of St Peter and St Paul of Albury is no longer in use but is open to the public.  It is thought to be built prior to 1066 with additional extensions added around the 14th century.

Continuing on our way…

We pass through the gate and into fields

With SHEEP!!!

We decided that the leash was best!  

We passed cute pubs...

With unusual facilities!

MacKenzie finds a spot to cool off

MacKenzie likes to be out in front!

And soon we were back in Shere…

And this - our last stop - The White Horse Inn for Sunday Roast!

This pretty pub dates back to 1450 - you can't make this stuff up!!  In the mid 1800's it was a known hangout of gangs of sheep thieves.  They have a great Sunday roast!

Other tidbits about Shere - Both The Holiday and Bridget Jones - the Edge of Reason were both filmed here.  

The Village of Shere is simply lovely.  You really must see it for yourself!