A (Chessington) world of adventure in Hook
Based in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames, this suburb is far from sleepy thanks to the fact it has one of the UK's leading theme parks on its doorstep - Chessington World of Adventures. The famous theme park boasts attractions for all ages from the new Gruffalo Ride for the young ones to Vampire rollercoaster for the whole family. Add to that a zoo and Sea Life Centre and you could easily spend a few days exploring this wonderful world.
Get to London fast
Hook is also ideally placed for those who want to have all the attractions of London close by but who are looking for somewhere a little more relaxed to stay. The train will get you from Hook to Waterloo in around 45 minutes. Here you'll be ideally placed to explore all the West End and South Bank of London have to offer from world-class theatre and fine dining restaurants to internationally-renowned tourist sites.
Visit the Surrey Hills
But if the bright lights of the city or fun of the theme park get too much, you're also ideally placed to explore the Surrey Hills. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is only 10 miles from Hook. Here you can take in the stunning views from Leith Tower or get on your bike to take on one of the many cycling routes. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Hook? The Nearby Travelodge London Chessington Tolworth Hotel is perfectly placed for trains and motorways.