Tucked away in the extreme south east corner of Surrey sits the pretty village of Lingfield. Its history dates back to 871AD when the village was known as Leangefeld. Home to the famous Lingfield Racecourse which opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales and now hosting over 80 meetings a year making it one of the business in Europe. Amongst the historic buildings in the village is the punishment cage built in 1773 and last used in 1882 to hold a poacher. Today there’s a vibrant community with a strong local spirit and is home to Fair Trade Organisation. Lingfield is becoming increasingly popular with commuters with London Stations being reached in just under an hour and with an abundance of good local schools its a great location if you are looking for an alternative town.