Westhumble
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| Westhumble | |
  Westhumble shown within Surrey |
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| Population | fewer than 500 |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| District | Mole Valley |
| Shire county | Surrey |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dorking |
| Postcode district | RH5 |
| Dialling code | 01306 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Mole Valley |
| List of places: UK • England • Surrey | |
Westhumble is a village situated 2 km (1.5 miles) north of Dorking in Surrey, England. Neighbouring villages include Mickleham and Great Bookham. The census area Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham has a population of 1,932.[1]
With large country fields, meadows and National Trust landmarks, such as Box Hill and Polesden Lacey close by, Westhumble is a focus for ramblers.
The area is served by Box Hill & Westhumble railway station.
Fanny Burney, the 18th century novelist, built a house in the village in 1797 with her husband, the french general, Alexandre D'Arblay.
The physicist and astronomer Sir James Jeans and his wife, the organist Susi Jeans lived at Cleveland Lodge.
