Tudor, 32, played in 10 Test matches for England between 1998 and 2002, with the highlights being a truly memorable 99 not out as nightwatchman against New Zealand in 1999 and 5-44 against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2001.
But his career has been cruelly plagued by injuries, which has seen him play just 129 first-class matches in 14 years.
He took 220 first-class wickets at 28.41 in his two spells with Surrey, having spent three seasons with Essex in-between. Tudor only rejoined Surrey last season but must now find a new club for 2010.
Also leaving the Brit Oval is West Indian paceman Pedro Collins, 33, who took 106 scalps in 32 Tests at an average of 34.63.
Speaking about the decision to release the duo, Surrey professional cricket manager Chris Adams said:
'Both Alex and Pedro are fine players in their own right but the time had come for them to take on a new challenge.
'I wish them both the best of luck with their future plans and thank them for their contribution to Surrey County Cricket Club.'
The Brown Caps have also announced that eight new contracts have been awarded.
Two-year deals have been handed to batsmen Stewart Walters, Matthew Spriegel, Arun Harinath and Michael Brown; bowlers Stuart Meaker and Simon King and wicket keeper Gary Wilson. There is also a one-year contract for seam bowler Tim Linley.
'All the players that have recently agreed new deals have yet to reach their potential for this club and I look forward to exciting times ahead when they are all consistently performing at the height of their ability,' Adams added.
But his career has been cruelly plagued by injuries, which has seen him play just 129 first-class matches in 14 years.
He took 220 first-class wickets at 28.41 in his two spells with Surrey, having spent three seasons with Essex in-between. Tudor only rejoined Surrey last season but must now find a new club for 2010.
Also leaving the Brit Oval is West Indian paceman Pedro Collins, 33, who took 106 scalps in 32 Tests at an average of 34.63.
Speaking about the decision to release the duo, Surrey professional cricket manager Chris Adams said:
'Both Alex and Pedro are fine players in their own right but the time had come for them to take on a new challenge.
'I wish them both the best of luck with their future plans and thank them for their contribution to Surrey County Cricket Club.'
The Brown Caps have also announced that eight new contracts have been awarded.
Two-year deals have been handed to batsmen Stewart Walters, Matthew Spriegel, Arun Harinath and Michael Brown; bowlers Stuart Meaker and Simon King and wicket keeper Gary Wilson. There is also a one-year contract for seam bowler Tim Linley.
'All the players that have recently agreed new deals have yet to reach their potential for this club and I look forward to exciting times ahead when they are all consistently performing at the height of their ability,' Adams added.
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