"Horley - On Gatwick Airport's Doorstep" Horley by Bwana_Brown

Horley Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 21 photos

Ye Olde Six Bells - One of England's Oldest Pubs

My first experience with Horley goes back to the summer of 1979, a time when my wife's parents were living there and also a time when our family made a 'farewell' visit after packing up in Canada and starting on our way to a new life in Papua New Guinea. We returned only once, in 1981, before the parents decided to make a move themselves - to Cornwall, England. This latest, December, 2005 visit to England was to allow my wife to spend a Christmas with her parents for the first time in 31 years, and what a great visit it turned out to be!

After landing at Heathrow Airport outside London, we had the afternoon to fill in before proceding to her brother's house in Farnham, also located on the outskirts of London. With our rental car, we decided to make a 'flying' visit to our old stomping ground to see what it now looked like. Our specific target was to enjoy a meal in the historic 'Ye Olde Six Bells' pub, located in Horley. Please see my 'General' tips for a map of Horley's location and also the route that we took around England on this 2005 expedition!

Last visit to Horley: Dec 2005
Intro Updated Jan 3, 2006
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Reviews (6)

My Spicy Chargrilled Chicken Satay Plate - Horley

A Taste of Thai Restaurants (2)

I was looking forward to this pub meal, and it did not disappoint. While Sue ordered their Salmon & Broccoli Fishcakes... more travel advice

The Pub Next to the Church Bells - Horley

England's Oldest Pub? Restaurants (2)

When we ate our previous meal at The Olde Six Bells, in 1979, we were amazed to learn that this pub was reported as... more travel advice

English Streets Things to Do (1)

Although I had briefly visited London for a day during a 1974 return trip to Canada from Zambia, it was not until my... more travel advice

A Handy Phone Card Favorites (2)

Since we were going to be in England for two weeks, driving around and staying in various B&Bs, we knew that we would no... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Hertz Rental Car

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Comments (14)

scottishvisitor Jul 31, 2009 at 2:55 AM Report Abuse

Nice look at Horley Glad to hear the locals helped you out in the pub & with the phone card
craic May 5, 2009 at 10:32 AM Report Abuse

what a lovely pub - and those old pics are so moving - i loved it was 1979 - i am writing something set in 1979 - the year Video Killed the radio Star came out
evaanna Feb 22, 2007 at 1:05 PM Report Abuse

I love those traditional English country pubs, but I would rather choose something English to eat there and have pear crumble for pudding.
MalenaN Sep 21, 2006 at 11:11 AM Report Abuse

Great you could revisit Horley after so many years. Well written tips!
matcrazy1 Jan 14, 2006 at 11:53 PM Report Abuse

Very helpful infos! Thanks for Hertz Rental Car tip. I prefer to be fully insuranced although it doubled the total price... in the USA.
Mariajoy Jan 8, 2006 at 10:35 AM Report Abuse

Great info on the car hire for your trip Glenn - I've never been to Horley but the Six Bells looks like it's worth a visit! :)
acemj Jan 8, 2006 at 8:02 AM Report Abuse

Wow, that's an old pub. I liked the map with your two trips highlighted. Looks like you've covered all of southern England!
whitecliff62 Jan 8, 2006 at 1:29 AM Report Abuse

Speckled hen, lovely drop of beer Glenn, im always working around the area, i'll look out for this pub next time
ncfg Jan 7, 2006 at 1:58 PM Report Abuse

Nice page! It seems you had a great time there.
globetrott Jan 6, 2006 at 2:42 AM Report Abuse

I love that great architecture of the old houses in Great Britain !