Shere’s Grade II listed Old Fire Station is set for a much-needed renovation, with Access funding supporting plans to improve the village’s public toilets.
Built in 1885 for the Shere and Albury Volunteer Fire Brigade, the characterful building has served a very different purpose since 1977. Today, its facilities are showing their age and are too small for the number of visitors to this popular Surrey Hills village.
The planned improvements will provide better facilities while retaining the character of a building that forms part of Shere’s distinctive heritage.
Shere’s historic buildings, the Tillingbourne and its village character make it a much-loved destination. But visitor numbers also bring pressure on local infrastructure.
Although modest in scale, this project demonstrates how practical improvements can help support rural communities, care for historic places and enable people to enjoy the Surrey Hills responsibly.
Looking after the Surrey Hills means caring for its villages and communities, as well as its landscapes and wildlife.
For more information about our Access-funded projects, visit Access For All Funded Projects – Surrey Hills National Landscape