Bisley, Surrey
Bisley /ˈbɪzliː/ is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Surrey Heath in Surrey, England, approximately 25 miles (40 km) southwest of central London. It is midway between Woking (to the east) and Camberley (to the west). The village had a population of 3,965 in the 2011 Census.
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St John the Baptist Church | |
Bisley Camp | |
Bisley Location within Surrey | |
| Area | 3.66 km2 (1.41 sq mi) |
| Population | 3,965 (Civil Parish) |
| • Density | 1,083/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU9560 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Woking |
| Postcode district | GU24 |
| Dialling code | 01483 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
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Much of the west of the parish is covered by an acidic heath, which is used by the Ministry of Defence. The National Shooting Centre, headquarters of the National Rifle Association, is within the historic bounds. Coldingley Men's Prison is also in the village.
The village is close to junction 3 of the M3 motorway. The nearest railway station is at Brookwood, on the South West Main Line.
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