Open heathland and common west of the town, home to the historic windmill church and one of Surrey’s oldest golf clubs.
Reigate Heath lies to the west of the town and is an area of open heathland and common, managed as a local nature reserve. It is best known as the home of Reigate Heath Windmill and the golf course that surrounds it.
## The Windmill Church
Reigate Heath Windmill is a Grade II listed post mill and is notable for housing a small chapel in its base — reputedly the only windmill in England used as a consecrated church. Services are still held there occasionally.
## Common and Golf
The heath is crossed by public footpaths and bridleways and is popular with walkers and dog owners. Reigate Heath Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in Surrey, plays over the common. The heath forms part of the Greensand ridge, with sandy soils supporting heathland habitat.
## Location
Reigate Heath sits just off the A25 Flanchford Road to the west of Reigate, within easy reach of the town centre.
Businesses in Reigate Heath
Giggling Squid
Thai · Asian
Award-winning Thai restaurant on the High Street.
Côte Brasserie
French · Brasserie
French brasserie on Bell Street for all-day dining.
Bill's Reigate
British · Brunch
All-day dining and brunch on Bell Street.
Chalk Hills Bakery
Independent artisan bakery, deli and café on Bell Street.
The Bell Inn
Historic Bell Street pub with changing real ales and a garden.
The Market Stores
Fuller's pub and bistro in the town centre.