With the longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures, it is the perfect time of year to explore the Surrey’s footpaths and of course enjoy outside dining along the way.
Kinghams Restaurant (Shere) — Kinghams Restaurant is located in the quintessential English village of Shere. The restaurant dates from 17th century and is known for quality seafood, fresh produce and fine wine. The garden is in bloom throughout the summer and there is a bonus of heated gazebo in case the forecast should change.
Fancy Free, Shere Village and Little London Walk 3-1/2 – 4 miles
The owners could not be friendlier or more helpful. It is no wonder that episodes of the popular BBC Antiques Road Trip have been filmed there. As a bonus, on weekend afternoons and bank holidays they also have live piano music and serve homemade cakes, coffee and tea. 
There are 60+ modern to vintage vendors that decorate various sections throughout the 400-year old Grade II-listed multi-level building. Despite visiting multiple times, I find myself turned around — apparently others do too and they have a handy map you can pickup next to the till by the entry. Conveniently located next door is a gastropub, Bears which is open for light bites, lunch and even dinner.
On the other hand, it is hard to know which specific products at high-end stores like Fortnum & Mason (department store) and Penhaligon’s (perfume house) are favored by the Royal family – complicated by the fact it is not customary for Warrant Holders to disclose this information.
