Leatherhead Community Information

Leatherhead is a lively community with a wide range of facilities and local activities on offer to residents and visitors. The Leatherhead Town Centre Forum meets every 2 months in Park House within the Red House Grounds to discuss matters of local interest. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

The Town Centre Manager's office is located in the Help Shop in the High Street. The Help Shop also provides a range of services from information to visitors on local attractions to guidance on Council matters.

The Leatherhead Institute, located at the east end of the High Street, is the centre of many educational and social activities. It is the base for the Leatherhead Community Association. The Association was formed in 1977 with the object of encouraging social activities for local people. During the year over 80 local clubs and organisations used the Institute. These include activities as diverse as barn dances, art classes, stamp and bridge clubs. Members of the Association receive a news sheet of activities every two months.

The town has an excellent range of local schools and a variety of churches. There are sporting activities for the active and the spectator. The town has a cricket club and football club, both located within the grounds of the Leatherhead Leisure Centre.