Oxted, Civil parish in Surrey, England.
Oxted is a town in Surrey situated at the foot of the North Downs with a mix of older buildings and newer development throughout its area. The center spreads across several streets with local shops and houses, while green hills rise beyond the edges of the settlement.
The settlement appears in Saxon documents from 862 as Acustyde and later in the 1086 Domesday Book with a changed spelling. It grew slowly from a rural hamlet into a market town, transformed in the 1800s when the railway line arrived.
St. Mary's Church stands at the heart of the community and displays architectural features from different periods layered through centuries of additions and repairs. The building reflects how local worship and construction techniques changed over time.
The town has two railway stations on the Oxted Line providing direct connections to London and surrounding areas. Most areas are walkable on foot, and local buses connect different parts of the town.
The local community hosts an annual pram race where residents compete in a playful contest down the town's streets. This quirky event reveals the humor and togetherness that define community life here.
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