

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Discover the hidden quarrying heritage of the Surrey Hills
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Wealden Cave and Mine Society for a fascinating guided walk at the foot of Colley Hill, exploring the historic quarry sites where Reigate Stone and Hearthstone were once extracted.

During the walk, you’ll visit the former quarry sites and pit ponies’ routes and hear the stories of the families and communities who made their livelihoods from quarrying in the Surrey Hills. 

You'll also learn about the geology of the Reigate area and the techniques used in stone extraction and discover how these industries shaped the landscape we see today. FREE, but please book as spaces are limited.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reigate/discover-the-hidden-quarrying-heritage-of-the-surrey-hills/200029789875017
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/reigate-hill-and-gatton-park/events/58cdb213-01a3-4870-a20b-932606221b15?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=reigate-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Reigate
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Reigate Hill & Gatton Park - National Trust
- **lat**: 51.2560367
- **long**: -0.1922928
- **full address**: Reigate Hill &amp; Gatton Park - National Trust, Swarco eConnect, Wray Lane, Reigate, RH2 0HX, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: National Trust - Surrey Hills (https://allevents.in/org/national-trust-surrey-hills/14133649)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Reigate Hill &amp; Gatton Park - National Trust, Swarco eConnect, Wray Lane, Reigate, RH2 0HX, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** National Trust - Surrey Hills
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Discover the hidden quarrying heritage of the Surrey Hills ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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