Epsom, England
Epsom-on-Sedative-Salts
"Where Britain Comes to Have a Flutter and a Lie Down"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield bearing a racehorse mid-gallop above a fizzing bath of magnesium sulfate crystals, flanked by two commuters checking the Southern Rail departure board in despair, with the motto banner slightly stained by spilled Pimm's.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Went for the Derby, stayed for the sheer confusion of finding parking within three miles of the Downs. The racecourse itself is genuinely thrilling once a year, and the other 364 days it's just a very large field with a grandstand staring at it wistfully. Town centre has a nice enough clock tower and a Costa density that suggests the council is worried about a caffeine shortage. Decent day out if you like horses or salts named after the place, less so if you want nightlife past 9pm."— Big_Gambling_Barry_Reading
Property Listing
A charming commuter haven where you're never more than a short stroll from world-famous horse racing heritage, an excellent selection of period properties, and Surrey's finest bathroom mineral products! Perfect for buyers who want London on the doorstep, provided you don't mind the trains occasionally forgetting to turn up on Derby Day.
Twinned With
Chantilly — Both towns exist primarily so posh horses can run past enormous hats once a year.
Supporting Evidence
Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) were first discovered in a mineral spring in the town in the 17th century, and the Epsom Derby, run since 1780, is one of the reasons the word 'derby' is used for sporting showdowns worldwide.