Reigate Town Centre: Shops, Streets and What to See
A guide to Reigate's three main shopping streets, the Old Town Hall and the independent shops that give the town its character.
Reigate is a medieval market town in Surrey, and its town centre still follows the pattern of the old market layout. Three shopping streets — the High Street, Bell Street and Church Street — meet close to the Old Town Hall, which stands on an island site and is the town's best-known landmark.
The Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall was rebuilt in 1728 on the site of an earlier market house that stood in the middle of the market place. It is a Grade II listed building and remains the symbolic centre of the town, used over the years for markets, meetings and civic events.
Shopping streets
Reigate has a reputation for independent retail. Bell Street and Church Street in particular carry a run of independent shops — bakeries, delis, a wine merchant, boutiques and gift shops — alongside cafés and restaurants. The High Street mixes national chains with long-established local traders. Small alleys and passages such as Crown Passage add to the traditional feel.
Eating and drinking
The centre has plenty of choice for food and drink, from independent bakeries and cafés to national restaurant names. Traditional pubs — including some of the oldest in Reigate — are within a short walk of one another around Bell Street and the High Street.
Green space nearby
Two green spaces sit right beside the town centre. The Castle Grounds, laid out in the grounds of the former Reigate Castle, are just behind the High Street, with sandstone caves beneath. Priory Park, a short walk south, offers 65 acres of parkland, a lake and a playground.
Sources: Reigate Society; Historic England listing for the Old Town Hall.
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