Lightwater

Transportation in Lightwater 

The village boasts excellent transport links for those commuting to the capital and other major cities across the south. The closest railway station is at Bagshot, which sits 1.4 miles north of Lightwater. From here, direct trains to London Waterloo take approximately an hour . Other frequent services travel to Ascot or Guildford, stopping at the nearby villages along the way.

Lightwater’s proximity to the M3 motorway makes it just as desirable for those travelling by car. This connects to the M23 in a short distance, while the M4 can be reached via the A322 in as little as 23 minutes. As such, Lightwater is ideally placed for travel to major hubs in the north and south. For the frequent flyer, it’s only a short 18-minute drive to Heathrow Airport.

Things to do in Lightwater

Residents enjoy an exciting mix of local amenities, coupled with the historic and cultural attractions of Surrey. Here are some of the highlights:

• Lightwater Country Park
• New Victoria Theatre
• Windlesham Golf Club
• Bagshot Tennis Club
• Lightwater Leisure Centre
• The Lightbox
• Virginia Water Lake
• Giggles Indoor Play
• The Living Planet Centre
• Vue Cinema Camberley
• Bowlplex Camberley
• Westmorland Park

Schools in the Area

Lightwater sits in a sought-after catchment area with plenty of top-performing schools in and around the village. At primary and junior level, there are a handful of options. The most popular include Lightwater Village School, Hammond Junior, Connaught Junior and Bagshot Infant.

Collingwood College is the closest state secondary, judged ‘good’ by government watchdog Ofsted, ’. an excellent option given the high achieving grades at A level and GCSE. (Charters is in a different county so children from Lightwater wouldn’t get in)

Alternatively, parents have the choice of Gordon’s School, which is a non-selective boarding school established in 1885. It’s considered one of the best in the UK and is also deemed ‘outstanding’ for its holistic education.