Epsom | |
High Street, Epsom | |
Area | 18.04 km2 (6.97 sq mi) |
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Population | 31,489 (2011 census) |
- Density | 1,746/km2 (4,520/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TQ2060 |
District | Epsom and Ewell |
Shire county | Surrey |
Region | South East |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | EPSOM |
Postcode district | KT17 KT18 KT19 |
Dialling code | 01372 |
Police | Surrey |
Fire | Surrey |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
EU Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament | Epsom and Ewell |
Epsom is a town in northern Surrey. The town is known for its race course and the horse race held there. It is owned by the Jockey Club, it is one of few racecourses in the UK that maintains a fantastic relationship with Queen Elizabeth, who attends annually to watch The Derby in early June. The first recorded race held at Epsom Downs Racecourse was in 1661. The Epsom Grandstand Association controlled racing on the course from the mid 19th century.