Leatherhead Town Facilities

Leatherhead's tradition as a town providing a focus for services and facilities for its local population and those of surrounding communities goes back hundreds of years. It is still a vibrant and thriving centre combining a remarkable range of facilities. First and foremost it is a shopping town with an attractive and largely traffic-free High Street and a modern and distinctive shopping centre. An increasing range of excellent restaurants, pubs and cafes is a recent trend.

A feature of the High Street is its design intended to provide easy access for all, especially for those who have disabilities.

For visitors, as well as local people, there is a museum, a leisure centre and a theatre that would be the envy of many larger towns. The library is attractively located within The Mansion in Church Street and there is a smaller community library within the Leatherhead Institute. The Institute has been improved recently to provide disabled access to the first floor and it is the location for many local clubs and societies.

The town also has many fine, centrally located churches. All the main Christian denominations are represented. A full range of schooling is available from pre-school play groups to secondary schools.