Ottershaw facts for kids
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| Area | 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,853 (Civil Parish 2011) |
| • Density | 1,372/km2 (3,550/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Chertsey |
| Postcode district | KT16 |
| Dialling code | 01932 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Ottershaw is a lovely village in Surrey, England. It's about 32 kilometers (20 miles) southwest of central London. The village grew in the mid-1800s from several smaller settlements. It officially became its own parish (a local area with its own church) in 1871.
The closest town is Addlestone, which is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) to the east. You can easily reach the M25 (a big highway) from Ottershaw at junction 11.
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Getting Around Ottershaw
Ottershaw is a place where many people live and travel to London for work. It's also a popular spot for people to retire. If you want to catch a train to London, the closest station is Addlestone railway station. This station is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) east of the village. There are also other train stations a bit further south, like West Byfleet. West Byfleet offers faster and more frequent trains to London.
Cool Places in Ottershaw
Christ Church: A Special Building
A very important building in Ottershaw is Christ Church. A man named Sir Edward Colebrooke bought a large estate called Ottershaw Park in 1859. He built this church on his land to remember his son who had passed away. The church was finished in 1864 and has been open to the local community ever since.
Schools in Ottershaw
There is a junior school in Ottershaw that is connected to Christ Church. A boarding school for boys, called Ottershaw School, used to be in Ottershaw Park. It opened in 1948 but closed down in 1980. The old school buildings have now been turned into homes.
Ottershaw's Past
The Ottershaw Society has done a lot of research on the village's history. They have collected over 1,000 old photos and drawings from the mid-1800s until today. They also gathered memories from older residents and other historical writings. The Victoria County History (a big project that records local history) also talks about Ottershaw. It's mentioned in the entries for Chertsey, as Ottershaw used to have strong ties to that town.
Fun Things to Do in Ottershaw
Sports and Outdoors
If you like golf, Foxhills Golf Club is located on the more rural, western side of Ottershaw. For those who enjoy running, Homewood parkrun happens every Saturday morning at 9 AM in Ottershaw Memorial Fields. It's a free, fun 5-kilometer run that's open to everyone.
Local Pubs and Restaurants
Ottershaw has two pubs where you can grab a bite or a drink:
- The Otter, which also has a restaurant.
- The Castle, located on Brox Road.
There's also an Indian restaurant called Three Rooms.
Football in Ottershaw
Ottershaw FC is the local football club. They play their home games at Egham Cricket Club. The team plays in the Surrey County Intermediate League Premier (Western), which is part of non-league football. They have won some trophies, including the Charity Cup in 2016/17 and the Surrey County Cup in 2017/18. There's also an adult development team that plays in the Guildford & Woking Alliance League Division 1.
Famous People from Ottershaw
People Living Today
- Oliver James, a musician and actor, was born in Ottershaw in 1980.
- John Romer, an Egyptologist (someone who studies ancient Egypt) and historian, was born and grew up in Ottershaw.
- Hannah Russell, a British Paralympic swimmer, lives in Ottershaw. She was born in nearby Chertsey. At the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, she won a silver medal and two bronze medals in swimming. She even set a new British record!
Historical Figures
- Robert Sewell, a lawyer and politician, was born at Ottershaw Park. He was once the Attorney General of Jamaica and a Member of Parliament in Britain.
Ottershaw in Books
Ottershaw is even mentioned in a famous book! In The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells, the story's narrator is invited to an observatory (a place to watch stars) in Ottershaw.
See also
In Spanish: Ottershaw para niños
