Surrey is renowned for its idyllic villages and stunning countryside, ideal destinations to explore any time of the year.

In search of unfamiliar territory, I chanced upon Lingfield, which, while picturesque, initially seemed too quaint to warrant a special day trip.

However, my visit to this diminutive village left me delightfully surprised. A mere stone’s throw away, just a 16-minute car journey from Gatwick Airport, Lingfield remains unjustly overshadowed by its more prominent neighbours,…