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Godstone Village School is situated near Godstone Green. It caters for children between the ages of 3 and 11.
The Orpheus Trust Centre is an inclusive performing arts centre founded in 1998 by British entertainer and musician Richard Stilgoe in his former family home in the village. Godstone Farm is a popular destination for family and school outings.
Godstone Vineyards is a local wine producer selling wine from the premises on Quarry Road.
There is a Petting zoo there called 'Godstone farm'
Godstone is situated at the junction of the A22 and A25 trunk roads. Junction 6 of the M25 motorway is just to the north of the village, immediately south of this junction is the town's Fire Station. Godstone is also the traffic control centre for the southern M25. Godstone railway station is situated in South Godstone (which used to be known as Lagham), approximately 2 miles to the south of the village.
Godstone is the home of Godstone Football Club, who currently play in Redhill and District division 2.
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