Surrey Magazine Christmas Winter Celebration Issue 2024
Welcome to our spectacular Winter Celebration Issue! This edition is extra special as we proudly celebrate ten incredible years of Surrey Magazine, dedicated to showcasing the very best of Surrey and beyond. Join us in marking this momentous milestone with a festive extravaganza filled with glamour, nostalgia, and inspiration. From stunning fashion and luxurious gift ideas to celebratory features highlighting Surrey’s vibrant culture, this issue is a tribute to a decade of excellence—and the exciting future that lies ahead!
Our cover, photographed by yours truly at the stunning Queen’s House Ice Rink in Greenwich, chases away the winter blues with a striking palette of rich purples, electric blues, and fiery reds. Model Lisa shines in a luxurious faux fur coat, setting the tone for a truly glamorous issue.
Inside, our fashion feature, Frozen Elegance, captures the spirit of Christmas with dazzling style and sophistication, showcasing the glitz and glamour of the season.
We also take a nostalgic journey through 40 Iconic Surrey Magazine Covers from the past decade.
Raise a glass to another milestone with Silent Pool Gin’s Timeline, celebrating 10 years of award-winning distilling.
Explore the world of opulence with Timeless Elegance: Top Luxury Watches to Gift This Christmas 2024.
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Botswana, where we step back in time to the Garden of Eden. Soar over the breathtaking desert landscapes in a helicopter, come face to face with majestic elephants, lock eyes with a crocodile, and experience the thrill of a high-speed drive across the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans.
Discover why the new Ferrari Purosangue is the ultimate supercar for touring Bordeaux, including its finest hotels and most exquisite restaurants.
Celebrate Surrey as the Best Place to Live in the UK, with more tributes to this remarkable county.
Check out Surrey Frills’ Ultimate Luxe List, featuring Surrey’s Top 100 fashion finds, gifts, and fabulous festive ideas for Christmas shopping.
Marvel at the finest in modern architecture with Britain’s Best New Homes. Esteemed architect Mike Gazzard FRIBA reveals which home will claim the prestigious Medal Awards House of the Year.
Find inspiration with our curated selection of Luxe Christmas Gift Ideas for the Home, and explore Denbies Vineyard Hotel’s Sparkling Celebration Packages – because there’s always a reason to celebrate!
In this issue, we profile the incredible Brian May from Queen—a Surrey resident, musician, scientist, and dedicated animal rights advocate.
Don’t miss our ultimate guide to the Top Christmas Events in Surrey and London, perfect for making this festive season unforgettable.
Finally, we close our 10-year celebration with a luxurious stay at one of Surrey’s finest riverside hotels, and party like a king at The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court.
Here’s to a decade of celebrating Surrey—and to an even brighter future! A heartfelt thank you to all our readers, from the team at Surrey Magazine.
Yves de Contades
Editor-in-Chief, Surrey Magazine
