When the Sun opened on 14 August 1996, it was Wetherspoon's 150th pub and is named to commemorate local astronomer Richard Carrington who wrote Spots on the Sun in 1861. It is on the site of a former Magnet kitchen store, and has been built as a huge brick slab with windows along the whole frontage at a lower level. Inside there is one long bar serving one vast open space. A raised dining area is to be found at the left hand side of the bar. A total of four pillars provide the only relief from the openness of the pub, and one of these is surrounded by fruit machines. A bookcase, with a display of cans and bottles and some books underneath, fills part of the right hand wall, and there are many prints telling stories of famous local people. A number of modern paintings by local artist Robert Jones depicting life in Redhill are also displayed. Families are welcome until 8pm, and food is served all day from 8-11. Around five guest beers are sold, usually with at least one from LocAle brewers. A quiz is held Monday nights from 7pm. The small pavement outside area is split into smoking and non smoking areas.