Waverley is a local government district in Surrey, named after Waverley Abbey (the first Cistercian abbey in England), encompassing the historic market towns of Farnham, Godalming, and Haslemere along with numerous villages within an area of outstanding natural beauty at the Surrey Hills AONB and the edge of the South Downs. This affluent district features some of the most desirable residential areas in southeast England, excellent schools, and dramatic landscapes including the Devil's Punch Bowl and Hindhead. The climate is typical of southeast England with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and warmer, drier conditions than UK average, with the hills creating local variations. Culturally, Waverley holds exceptional heritage significance with Farnham's magnificent castle (originally a Norman motte-and-bailey, later a Tudor palace), its Georgian town center, and connections to the Arts and Crafts movement. The area preserves important heritage including Waverley Abbey ruins, Godalming's medieval street pattern and historic buildings (including the UK's first public electricity supply), Haslemere's educational museum, and the Watts Gallery (dedicated to Victorian artist GF Watts). The Surrey Hills AONB provides spectacular walking including the Devil's Punch Bowl (dramatic amphitheatre of heathland) and Gibbet Hill. The district's villages feature traditional Surrey character with village greens, cricket pitches, and country pubs while the market towns maintain vibrant high streets. Boundary GIS data for Waverley Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this affluent Surrey district, preserving historic town centers, and protecting the nationally important landscapes of the Surrey Hills AONB.

📍 Administrative boundary of waverley local authority district

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