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Town in Surrey, England
1847–8. Like other nearby settlements, Epsom is located on the spring line where the permeable chalk of the North Downs meets the impermeable London Clay.
Epsom
Area of chalk upland in Surrey, England
Epsom Downs is an area of chalk upland near Epsom, Surrey; in the North Downs. Part of the area is taken up by the racecourse; the gallops are part of
Epsom_Downs
Horse racing venue in England
Epsom Downs is a Grade 1 racecourse in a hilly area near Epsom in Surrey, England which is used for thoroughbred horse racing. The "Downs" referred to
Epsom_Downs_Racecourse
Epsom Downs is a 1977 play by Howard Brenton. Taking its name from the racecourse at which it is set, the play presents a panorama of race-goers, horse-owners
Epsom_Downs_(play)
Flat Classic horse race in Britain
referred to as the Epsom Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in England open to three-year-old colts and fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey
Epsom_Derby
Railway line in southern England
The Epsom Downs Branch is a 3-mile-65-chain (6.1 km) railway line in Greater London and Surrey, England. It runs from Sutton to its southern terminus
Epsom_Downs_Branch
Borough in Surrey, England
the latter two being London boroughs. Epsom and Ewell lies on the spring line on the north face of the North Downs where pervious chalk meets impervious
Epsom_and_Ewell
Railway line in southern England
England. It runs from its western terminus at Tattenham Corner, near Epsom Downs Racecourse, to a junction with the Caterham line south of Purley. There
Tattenham_Corner_line
National Rail station in Surrey, England
Epsom Downs railway station is in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Southern. It
Epsom_Downs_railway_station
Railway line in the UK
Chessington line from Motspur Park to Chessington South The Epsom Downs line from Sutton to Epsom Downs The St Helier line from Sutton to Wimbledon The lines
Sutton_and_Mole_Valley_lines
British Group 1 horse race tor 3-year-old filles
horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 6 yards (2,420 metres), about
Epsom_Oaks
County of England
southwest Surrey town, Farnham. Epsom Downs Branch from Sutton and then Belmont in Greater London to Banstead and Epsom Downs. Tattenham Corner Branch Line
Surrey
247th running of the Epsom Derby horse race
The 2026 Epsom Derby was the 247th annual running of the Derby horse race and took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 6 June 2026. The race was heavily
2026_Epsom_Derby
National Rail station in Surrey, England
passenger services. Banstead station is on the Epsom Downs branch line between Belmont and Epsom Downs, 17 miles 40 chains (17.50 miles, 28.16 km) down
Banstead_railway_station
Private school near Epsom, Surrey, England
Epsom College is a co-educational independent school on Epsom Downs, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11 to 18. It was founded in 1853 as a benevolent
Epsom_College
Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Epsom Downs is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. "Sub Place Epsom
Epsom_Downs,_Gauteng
British horse racing organisation
owns 15 of Britain's famous racecourses, including Aintree, Cheltenham, Epsom Downs and both the Rowley Mile and July Course in Newmarket, amongst other
Jockey_Club
Irish-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse
November 2025. "Full Result | 14:40 Betfred Coronation Cup (Group 1) | Epsom Downs | Sky Sports Horse Racing". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 November 2025. "Full
Calandagan
Village in Surrey, England
suburban village in Surrey, England in the south-east of the Epsom Downs, part of the North Downs. It forms part of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead. At
Tadworth
Topics referred to by the same term
constituency Epsom railway station, serving Epsom Epsom College, an independent school in Epsom Epsom Downs, an area of chalk upland near Epsom Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom_(disambiguation)
Horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on 4 June 1913
The 1913 Epsom Derby, sometimes referred to as "The Suffragette Derby", was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on 4 June 1913. It was the 134th
1913_Epsom_Derby
Railway line in South East England
The North Downs Line is a railway line in South East England. It runs for 45 miles 40 chains (73.2 km) from Reading in Berkshire to Redhill in Surrey
North_Downs_Line
English suffragette (1872–1913)
knocked down by a horse through wilfully rushing on to the racecourse on Epsom Downs during the progress of the race for the Derby; death was due to misadventure
Emily_Davison
English television and stage actor (born 1946)
Hound of the Baskervilles (1982, television serial) as Dr. Mortimer Epsom Downs (1977, stage play) Afternoon Theatre: Only A Game (1976, radio play)
Will_Knightley
Railway station in Surrey, England
Epsom railway station serves the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. It is located off Waterloo Road and is less than two minutes' walk from the town's high
Epsom_railway_station
Index of articles associated with the same name
DUR-bee) is a type of horse race named after the Derby Stakes run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. That was in turn named after Edward Smith-Stanley
Derby_(horse_race)
Thoroughbred racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
attending the English Derby at Epsom Downs outside London. Back in Louisville, Clark sought to build an upscale track like Epsom Downs, and include a signature
Churchill_Downs
Long-distance footpath in the south of England
The North Downs Way National Trail is a long-distance path in South East England, opened in 1978. It runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent, past
North_Downs_Way
Railway station in Surrey, England
began on 8 October 1849 and the New Guildford Line to Leatherhead and Epsom Downs on 2 February 1885. On the latter line is the other Guildford station
Guildford_railway_station
Horse racing venue in Ascot, Berkshire, England
August, at Ascot since 2000. Named in honour of Shergar, who won the 1981 Epsom Derby, the day was originally sponsored by Shergar's owner, the Aga Khan
Ascot_Racecourse
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old he won the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom Downs. As a three-year-old he won the Newmarket Biennial Stakes, before winning
Bona_Vista
Borough and non-metropolitan district in England
suburbs in the borough include: Banstead Burgh Heath Chipstead Earlswood Epsom Downs (part) Gatton Hooley Horley Kingswood Lower Kingswood Margery Meadvale
Reigate_and_Banstead
Horse race
The 2025 Epsom Derby was the 246th annual running of the Derby horse race and took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 7 June 2025. The race was won by
2025_Epsom_Derby
Television channel
Beverley, Carlisle, Cartmel, Catterick Bridge, Cheltenham, Chelmsford, Epsom Downs, Exeter, Fakenham, Goodwood, Hamilton Park, Haydock Park, Huntingdon
Racing_TV
245th running of the Epsom Derby horse race
The 2024 Epsom Derby was the 245th annual running of the Derby horse race and took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 1 June 2024 at 4.30pm BST. The race
2024_Epsom_Derby
The Epsom Gold Cup was an English Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, Surrey. Raced in late May, it was open to horses
Epsom_Gold_Cup
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
4 June 1862 in the Woodcote Stakes over three-quarters of a mile at Epsom Downs. He was ridden by George Fordham and started as the 6/4 favourite. Despite
Lord_Clifden
Largest city in South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Johannesburg
Village in Surrey, England
As its name suggests, the village is in a dry valley between Epsom Downs and Walton Downs. Historically part of the Ashtead Park estate, Langley Vale was
Langley_Vale
Flat horse race in Britain
Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 6 yards (2,420 metres), or
Coronation_Cup
UK Parliament constituency (since 1974)
as Epsom Downs, the constituency has consistently also included areas of neighbouring Surrey districts. 1974–1983: The Municipal Borough of Epsom and
Epsom and Ewell (constituency)
Epsom_and_Ewell_(constituency)
Suburb in Surrey, England
the north end of Nork Way. It is on the single-track Epsom Downs branch line between Epsom Downs station (also officially in the Nork ward) and the main-line
Nork,_Surrey
Horse race in Britain
The Epsom Dash is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Epsom over a distance of 5 furlongs
Epsom_Dash
National Rail station in London, England
1847, when the railway opened its line from West Croydon to Epsom. A branch to Epsom Downs was opened on 22 May 1865, followed by a line to Mitcham Junction
Sutton railway station (London)
Sutton_railway_station_(London)
Passenger rail line opened in 1854
Deepdene Dorking West Dormans Earlswood Effingham Junction Egham Epsom Epsom Downs Esher Ewell East Ewell West Farncombe Farnham Frimley Godalming Godstone
London_Necropolis_Railway
Fleet of electric multiple units in Britain
Tattenham Corner, Epsom, Horsham and Dorking Inner Suburban services: London Victoria and London Bridge to Caterham, Sutton, Epsom Downs, West Croydon and
British_Rail_Class_377
River in southern England
Deepdene Dorking West Dormans Earlswood Effingham Junction Egham Epsom Epsom Downs Esher Ewell East Ewell West Farncombe Farnham Frimley Godalming Godstone
River_Thames
Township in Metropolitan Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Soweto
Structure for seating spectators
front. They are often multi-tiered. Grandstands are found at places like Epsom Downs Racecourse and Atlanta Motor Speedway. They may also be found at fairgrounds
Grandstand
London to Portsmouth road in England
three-lane carriageway, bypassing some town centres; south of the South Downs National Park, it included a section of motorway, the A3(M), just before
A3_road
Human settlement in England
and London Bridge at peak times, and south to Sutton, Caterham and Epsom Downs via East Croydon and West Croydon. Selhurst Depot is mainly used by the
Selhurst
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom Downs carrying 9 stone. He then avenged his defeats to Robert the Devil in the Epsom Gold Cup. Only the two horses
Bend_Or
Down Royal Downpatrick Huntingdon Chelmsford City Newmarket Ascot Epsom Downs Brighton Fontwell Park Goodwood Kempton Park Lingfield Park Sandown Park
List_of_British_racecourses
National Rail station in Surrey, England
London Charing Cross. It lies on the outskirts of Epsom and is the closest station for Epsom Downs Racecourse, where the Derby is held and the British
Tattenham Corner railway station
Tattenham_Corner_railway_station
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Roodepoort
Railway line between London and Brighton
suburban services from London Bridge to destinations in Surrey (including Epsom, Caterham and Tattenham Corner) operated by Southern Victoria–London Bridge
Brighton_Main_Line
Metropolitan municipality in Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
City_of_Johannesburg_Metropolitan_Municipality
Neighbourhood of Epsom, Surrey, England
established name for the top section of the relatively new Epsom Racecourse on Epsom Downs. Between 1850 and 1950 much of the area was built up. The railways
Tattenham_Corner
Horse racing venue in England
Wincanton Worcester Flat Bath Beverley Brighton Chelmsford City Chester Epsom Downs Goodwood Great Yarmouth Hamilton Park Newmarket Nottingham Pontefract
Chester_Racecourse
Railway station in Surrey, England
London and Portsmouth Railway was authorised by Parliament to run south from Epsom to Dorking on to Godalming, Havant and Portsmouth. The scheme failed to
Dorking_railway_station
Area in Gauteng province, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Sandton
1995 James Bond film by Martin Campbell
scenes in St. Petersburg were shot in London, such as the Royal Box at Epsom Downs Racecourse which was used as the airport front. This reduced expenses
GoldenEye
International specialist banking and asset management group
The Guardian. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020. "Epsom Downs Racecourse". Epsom Downs Racecourse. 5 June 2010. Archived from the original on 18
Investec
Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Orlando,_Soweto
Horse racing venue in England
Wincanton Worcester Flat Bath Beverley Brighton Chelmsford City Chester Epsom Downs Goodwood Great Yarmouth Hamilton Park Newmarket Nottingham Pontefract
Cartmel_Racecourse
Long-distance path in South East England
The Downs Link is a 36.7-mile (59.1 km) path and bridleway in South East England. It connects the North Downs Way at St Martha's Hill in Surrey with the
Downs_Link
Romani subgroup in the UK
A Romanichal family in Epsom Downs, photographed with their horse (1938)
Romanichal
Railway station in Sutton, London
London Borough of Sutton in south London. The station is located on the Epsom Downs line and is in London fare zone 5. It is 16 miles 1 chain (16.01 miles
Belmont railway station (Sutton)
Belmont_railway_station_(Sutton)
Horse race
The 1995 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 10 June 1995. It was the 216th running of the Derby, and it was won by
1995_Epsom_Derby
English actor (1908–1989)
Jacket were set in his beloved racing world, the former being set on Epsom Downs. Wings of the Morning, starring Henry Fonda, was Britain's first Technicolor
Edward_Underdown
Emirati royal and politician (born 1949)
Cecil's stable. Godolphin's first win, Balanchine taking the Oaks at Epsom Downs, England, in 1994, was to mark the beginning of a winning streak with
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed_bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum
British writer
trip was published in 1940 as English Ways: A Walk from the Pennines to Epsom Downs in 1939. After writing English Ways, Hilton returned to fiction, publishing
Jack_Hilton_(writer)
Area of the London Borough of Sutton
Belmont railway station is on the Sutton to Epsom Downs branchline and the London Victoria to Epsom Downs line. It is part of the Sutton & Mole Valley
Belmont,_Sutton
202nd annual running of the Derby horse race
The 1981 Epsom Derby was the 202nd annual running of the Derby horse race. It took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 3 June 1981. The race was won by
1981_Epsom_Derby
British state-owned train operating company
Streatham, Purley and Sutton to towns surrounding London including Caterham, Epsom and Tadworth. Further afield, Southern also serve Redhill, Tonbridge, Uckfield
Greater_Thameslink_Railway
Scottish actor (born 1948)
Charles Dickens in Andersen's English, the new play by Sebastian Barry. Epsom Downs, Joint Stock Theatre Company, 1977 King Humanitie, Ane Satyre of the
David_Rintoul
Flat horse race in Britain
Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile and 113 yards (1,713 metres), and it is scheduled
Princess_Elizabeth_Stakes
Painting by William Powell Frith
large numbers of Londoners left town for the day to visit the races on Epsom Downs Racecourse, presenting a cross-section of society in a contemporary saturnalian
The_Derby_Day
Suburb in Auckland, New Zealand
of Epsom come from September 1841, when the first sections of land were sold at auction. The name was likely chosen to reference the Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom,_New_Zealand
zone 5 January 2006: Whyteleafe, Whyteleafe South, Caterham, Banstead, Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner, Tadworth, Kingswood, Chipstead and Upper Warlingham
List of stations in London fare zone 6
List_of_stations_in_London_fare_zone_6
British actor (born 1949)
took various parts in the Joint Stock Theatre Company's production of Epsom Downs and in 1979, he starred in Snoo Wilson's The Soul of the White Ant at
Simon_Callow
Road in south London and northern Surrey
town, Banstead in Surrey and Epsom Downs through which it descends to a similar altitude as at its beginning to end at Epsom. The A2022 starts in West Wickham
A2022_road
Town in Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Midrand
Horse race
The 1994 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday 1 June 1994. It was the 215th running of the Derby, and it was won by
1994_Epsom_Derby
Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Hillbrow
Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Cheltondale Chislehurston Cyrildene Dennehof Dunhill Edenburg Elton Hill Epsom Downs Fairway Fairwood Fellside Forbesdale Fourways Gallo Manor Glen Athol
Alexandra,_South_Africa
244th running of the Epsom Derby horse race
The 2023 Epsom Derby was the 244th annual running of the Derby horse race which took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 3 June 2023. Race time was at 1:30pm
2023_Epsom_Derby
British railway route linking London and Weymouth
branches serving Surrey were opened over the next few decades including to Epsom (4 April 1859), to Farnham via Aldershot (2 May 1870). and to Guildford
South_West_Main_Line
Statistical areas of England
Mowbray 27,450 Leicestershire 334 Witham 27,395 Essex 335 Tadworth and Epsom Downs 27,095 Surrey 336 Horley 27,070 Surrey 337 Walton-on-Thames 27,020 Surrey
List of ONS built-up areas in England by population
List_of_ONS_built-up_areas_in_England_by_population
Unit of length equal to 660 feet or about 201 metres
The five-furlong (1000 m) post on Epsom Downs Racecourse
Furlong
000 Avellaneda, Argentina 55,000 Association football 65 Epsom Downs Racecourse 120,000 Epsom, England 10,875 Horse racing 66 Autódromo José Carlos Pace
List of sporting venues with a highest attendance of 100,000 or more
List_of_sporting_venues_with_a_highest_attendance_of_100,000_or_more
First annual running of the Derby horse race on 4 May 1780 on Epsom Downs, Surrey
1780 on Epsom Downs in Surrey, England, and was won by Diomed, owned by Sir Charles Bunbury and ridden by Sam Arnull. At the previous year's Epsom May race
1780_Epsom_Derby
Horse race
The 1986 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday 4 June 1986. It was the 207th running of the Derby, and it was won by
1986_Epsom_Derby
British sports TV programme
broadcasts big events such as the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and British Champions Day, as well
ITV_Racing
June Oaks Stakes Epsom 1m 4f 6y 3yo f Thundering On June Coronation Cup Epsom 1m 4f 6y 4yo+ Bay City Roller June Derby Stakes Epsom 1m 4f 6y 3yo c&f Christmas
List of British flat horse races
List_of_British_flat_horse_races
List of films
The Derby 1895 One of cinema's earliest depictions of racing, set at 1895 Epsom Derby. Kissing Cup 1913 Silent film about a jockey who manages to escape
List of films about horse racing
List_of_films_about_horse_racing
Horse race
The 1989 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday 7 June 1989. It was the 210th running of the Derby, and it was won by
1989_Epsom_Derby
British train operating company
on Southern services beyond the Greater London boundary as far as Epsom, Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner, Upper Warlingham, Caterham and Gatwick Airport
Southern (Greater Thameslink Railway)
Southern_(Greater_Thameslink_Railway)
Racecourse and leisure venue in Esher, Surrey
Wincanton Worcester Flat Bath Beverley Brighton Chelmsford City Chester Epsom Downs Goodwood Great Yarmouth Hamilton Park Newmarket Nottingham Pontefract
Sandown_Park_Racecourse
Horse racing venue in England
Wincanton Worcester Flat Bath Beverley Brighton Chelmsford City Chester Epsom Downs Goodwood Great Yarmouth Hamilton Park Newmarket Nottingham Pontefract
Newmarket_Racecourse
EPSOM DOWNS
EPSOM DOWNS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from the villages of East and West Ilsley on the Berkshire Downs, named from Old English Hild (a short form of various personal names containing the first element hild ‘strife’, ‘battle’) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from a variant of Dunn 2.English : variant (plural) of Down.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Eason.
EPSOM DOWNS
EPSOM DOWNS
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Skilled Person; God
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Greek, Polish
From France
Girl/Female
Latin American French Italian
Young.
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Frank.
Girl/Female
African, American, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Rope
Boy/Male
Tamil
Devdutta | தேவதà¯à®¤à¯à®¤à®¾
King, Gift of God
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Intelligence; Wealthy
Boy/Male
Tamil
Beauty of the forest
Boy/Male
Hindu
Quite
Boy/Male
Tamil
The Moon a night after amavasya
EPSOM DOWNS
EPSOM DOWNS
EPSOM DOWNS
EPSOM DOWNS
EPSOM DOWNS
n.
One of the large sandstone blocks scattered over the English chalk downs; -- called also sarsen stone, and Druid stone.
adv.
Down the stairs; to a lower floor.
n.
A race for three-old horses, run annually at Epsom (near London), for the Derby stakes. It was instituted by the 12th Earl of Derby, in 1780.
n.
The state of being up or above; a state of elevation, prosperity, or the like; -- rarely occurring except in the phrase ups and downs.
n.
A breastplow used in paring off turf on downs.
adv.
Down the stream; as, floating downstream.
n.
The act of sitting down; repose; a resting.
a.
Very steep.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a certain style of letters used in ancient manuscripts, esp. in Greek and Latin manuscripts. The letters are somewhat rounded, and the upstrokes and downstrokes usually have a slight inclination. These letters were used as early as the 1st century b. c., and were seldom used after the 10th century a. d., being superseded by the cursive style.
a.
Below stairs; as, a downstairs room.
n.
Native sulphate of magnesia or Epsom salt.
n.
A stroke made with a downward motion of the pen or pencil.
n.
A variety of native Epsom salt occurring in silky fibers.
a.
Of or pertaining to the South Downs, a range of pasture hills south of the Thames, in England.
n.
Any mineral salt used as an aperient or cathartic, especially Epsom salts, Rochelle salt, or Glauber's salt.