Caterham
Things to do in Caterham, Surrey
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Caterham is very much a place to visit rather than to base yourself in for the night. The town's draw is its restaurants—there are seventeen spots to eat scattered through the area, suggesting serious food culture. Whyteleafe Grill and Bar and Eddies Cafe both rate 4.6 from several hundred reviews each, while Bua Thai (4.5 from 249 reviews) and Caterham Cafe Bistro (4.4 from 310 reviews) offer plenty of choice. Whether you want something casual or more substantial, there is decent ground to cover.
For things to do, Skaterham stands out notably—it's rated 4.8 from 349 reviews, which marks it as a genuinely well-regarded spot. The Arc (4.1 from 370 reviews) and de Stafford Sports Centre (3.9 from 227 reviews) give you other options for activity and entertainment. None of these require an overnight stay to enjoy, which suits Caterham's character as a daytime destination.
The practical upshot is that Caterham works best as a place to eat well and do something specific, rather than as a wider leisure base. It's the sort of town you might drive to for an afternoon or evening out, spend time at one of the attractions, and then settle down to dinner. If you need to stay overnight, you would need to look beyond what's immediately on offer here.
Where to stay in Caterham
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Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe
431 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe
Coulsdon Manor Hotel and Golf Club
Coulsdon Court Road, Coulsdon
The Whyte Harte Hotel Inn
11-21 High St, Redhill
Selsdon Park Hotel
126 Addington Road, South Croydon
Nutfield Priory Hotel And Spa
Nutfield Road, Redhill
Travelodge London South Croydon
415 Brighton Road, South Croydon
The Bakery Restaurant with Rooms
Westmore Green, Westerham
Hayesthorpe Hotel
48-52 St Augustines Avenue, South Croydon
Things to Do in Caterham(3)
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Where to Eat in Caterham(16)
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Attractions Near Caterham
All attractions in Caterham →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Caterham.
1 mi
GO Laser Tag London - Forest Laser Tag
Whyteleafe · ⭐ 4.8
1 mi
GO Paintball London
Whyteleafe · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
GO Zorbing
Whyteleafe · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Pets on the Green
Warlingham · ⭐ 5.0
3 mi
Godstone Farm
Godstone · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Get Fired
Coulsdon · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Tandridge Leisure Centre
Oxted · ⭐ 3.7
5 mi
The Light Redhill
Redhill · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Caterham
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Knockholt Retreat
Long Acres Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £30/night
Gabriels Fishery Certificated Site
⭐ 4.3
Free Range Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £60/night
Gatwick Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.2
Hever Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £24/night
Ichi-Coo Park
⭐ 5.0 · from £25/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Caterham
All cottages in Caterham →The Flat @ The Farm
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £961
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Swallows
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £567
Tawny Owls
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £463
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
The Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £423
LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
Common questions about Caterham
What is there to do in Caterham?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Caterham.
Where can I eat in Caterham?
We list 16 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Caterham.
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