Economy
Betchworth's economy is predominantly a service sector economy, with an emphasis on the service sector., with its station and road links it is part of the London commuter belt. Cleaning and gardening companies catering to a strong local market operate in the area. Crop, chicken and pasture agriculture as well as a relatively large retired proportion of the population. The former lime quarry is managed by workers from Surrey Wildlife Trust and English Heritage.
Great Brockhamhurst Farm is one of eleven farms in Betchworth and produces cereals and breeds horses. Root Hill farm is a farm and missionary camp. Local businesses include an air filters company.Yellow Pages: Westbury Filters, Betchworth and kennels.
Hartsfield Manor Hotel is a major local employer with a long entrance drive off Sandy Lane has 16 acres (6.5 ha) of parkland containing three smaller buildings, Hartsfield Court, Ye Old Gatehouse and Little Hartsfield and serves also as a Wedding and conference venue.
Betchworth Park Golf Club holding in its grounds the ruined Betchworth castle is in Brockham though keeps the historic association with Betchworth.
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