The Limpsfield Blog
Surrey Day 2025 – Celebrating Oxted and Limpsfield’s Wartime History
Saturday, 10 May 2025
Surrey Day returns on Saturday, 10th May 2025. A collaboration between Visit Surrey and BBC Radio Surrey, each year it celebrates the heritage, culture, and natural beauty of our county. Now in its seventh year, the event coincides with the 80th anniversary of VE Day, placing a special focus on Surrey’s remarkable role in World War II.
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Spring Swarms: What To Do When Bees Buzz Into Town
As spring arrives in the UK, so does the start of bee swarming season—a natural and fascinating part of a honeybee colony’s lifecycle. If you spot a large cluster of buzzing bees in your garden, on a tree, or even on a lamppost, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know…
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New Coffee Spot Launching on the Chart – FIKA Blends & Friends
If you love a good walk and even better coffee, there’s a new local gem you’ll want to check out. We stopped by yesterday for a chat (and of course, a coffee) with the lovely ladies behind FIKA Blends & Friends – a brand new vintage horse box café launching this month at the National Trust’s High Chart Car Park on Moorhouse Road, Limpsfield Chart.
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Seed Swap Sundays – have you got your seed packets ready for swapping?
If you’ve already collected your seeds for the Limpsfield Community Seed Swap Scheme, good news: Our first Seed Swap Sundays are coming up on 2nd and 9th March, 10am to 12pm.
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Are you taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, 24-26th January?
Are you taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, 24-26th January? The Big Garden Birdwatch is a fantastic initiative to get involved in, especially if you care about wildlife, nature, and conservation. Here’s why it’s worth your time…
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Christmas What’s On – updated!
Limpsfield is bustling with festive activities leading up to Christmas, including a Christmas Tree Parade, breakfast with Santa, creative workshops, and various events at local venues like The Bull Inn and The Legion. Here’s a quick run down of what’s coming up in Limpsfield in the run-up to Christmas…
🎄Saturday 14th December
– Start of St Peter’s Christmas Tree Parade
– Breakfast with Santa at The Bull Inn – two sittings – 9am and 11am + Christmas Grotto
– Kids Christmas Party at The Legion, Grub Street. 3-5pm
– Oxted Glee Choir – Choir by Candlelight at The Bull Inn! 5.30pm
🎄15th December at 10am, Holy Communion at 6.30pm, St Andrew’s Church AND Annual Grand Christmas Draw at The Legion, Grub Street
🎄16th to 20th December – creative workshops at Kate Tulett’s Art 4 All – Check www.katetulettart.com
🎄18th December – Christmas Jumper Coffee Morning, 10am to 12pm at St Andrew’s Village Hall, Limpsfield Chart
🎄18th December at 5pm – Community Carol concert at St Peter’s 5pm
🎄19th December – The Bull’s Christmas Quiz, 7.30pm
🎄20th December – Christmas Quiz at The Legion, Grub Street 7.30pm
🎄21st December – Elvis Tribute Night at The Legion – always an absolute banger!
🎄22nd December – “Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight” 6.30pm in the church, followed by mulled wine and mince pies
Christmas Eve
24th December – Family crib services on Christmas Eve are at 3.30pm and 5pm, plus midnight mass at 11.15pm (drinks at The Bull beforehand!)
Christmas Day
🎄Christmas Day service at St Peters at 10am.
🎄The Carpenters Arms will be serving up fabulous Christmas dinners as usual from 12pm on Christmas Day, but you must book in advance. The Carpenters will also be open for food and drinks all over Christmas – please see their website and social for Christmas opening hours.
🎄The Bull is open for drinks only 11am to 3pm
New Year’s Eve
✨The Bull Inn – New Year’s Eve bash, kicking off at 7pm. It’s £20 per person including a glass of fizz on arrival, canapés at 9pm and live music with the fabulous Kylie. Dress to impress. Call the pub on 01883 713469 or email: info@thebullinnlimpsfield.com to book your tickets!
✨The Carpenters Arms – casual NYE – just drop in for one, or stay the entire evening. Drinks until 1am.
Please also make sure you check individual websites and social media for details of all the above!
Christmas in Limpsfield
December is always a lovely time in Limpsfield and there’s plenty to do, including eating, drinking, partying and shopping! Here’s the low-down of what’s going on this festive month… As featured in December’s Oxted Local.
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Get Festive & SUPPORT LOCAL in Limpsfield this Weekend!
This weekend, 30th November / 1st December, support local businesses and eat, drink and shop in Limpsfield!
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