Esher

One of Surrey's most cosmopolitan towns, Esher is part of a golden triangle with Weybridge and Cobham and surrounding villages. From Bernard Boutique, which has had its finger on the pulse of all the latest ladies' fashion trends since 1969, to Garsons, which has been growing the freshest fruit and veg since 1871 and is home to the UK's largest pick-your-own farm, there are independent businesses here that set the trends and attract people into the area from far and wide. Another to add to that particular list is The Art Agency, whose fresh approach to art buying and working with artists has made the whole process fun again.