Spelthorne

Spelthorne extends along the River Thames and contains multiple reservoirs that supply water to London and surrounding regions, including Queen Mary and Staines Reservoirs.

The district formed in 1974 through the merging of Staines Urban District and Sunbury-on-Thames Urban District, transitioning from Middlesex to Surrey in 1965.

The district incorporates Shepperton Studios, a major film production facility, and Kempton Park Racecourse, which hosts numerous horse racing events throughout the year.

The borough maintains strong transport connections through multiple railway stations, serving routes to London Waterloo, Reading, and Windsor, with journey times around 30 minutes.

The district houses three significant water reservoirs while maintaining 65 percent of its territory as protected Green Belt land despite its proximity to London.

Location: Surrey

Capital city: Staines-upon-Thames

Website: https://spelthorne.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.43333,-0.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08