On the corner of where the River Thames meets the River Wey is a prestigious, bustling town. Weybridge has cropped up many times over the years as one of Surrey’s best places to live. While Weybridge certainly has a reputation for being a posh place to settle, one thing about the town divides residents' opinions.
Many feel like it has lost its identity over the years, with some unable to decide whether Weybridge is an overcrowded village or a town. First mentioned in the Domesday Survey as ‘Webruge’ in 1086, Weybridge’s population exploded during the Victorian era. .
Some might say it is 'up and coming' - the town ranked 4th on Muddy Stilettos Best Places to Live in Surrey for 2024, up from its position in 10th the year before. “Weybridge feels like home,” says Ana Capontes, who runs El Mason de Los Hermanos , a rustic tapas bar and restaurant on Baker Street. Originally from Madeira in Portugal, Ana came to the UK in 1988 and Weybridge was the first place she ever stayed.
READ MORE: Quaint Surrey village fears shopping centre will be turned into 'monstrosity' “We moved back to Portugal and came back in 2011 to London, but came to Weybridge again and took over the business. It would be nice to have something additional bringing people to Weybridge like opening the theatre, there are lots of nice restaurants and places to eat nearby for visitors.” Speaking on changes Weybridge has undergone in 30 years, one resident said: “Business is not stable, and I don’.