Winkworth Arboretum

Surrey

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD

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Parent and child walking at Winkworth in Autumn

Opening times for 7 September 2025
Asset Opening time
Arboretum 10:00 - 17:00
Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
No pre-booking is required for your visit to Winkworth. Please note that the last entry is one hour before closing, and the café will close 30 minutes before. Car parks will be locked at closing time.
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Free entry for National Trust members. Please note that all members must bring their individually named membership cards. At this time we are unable to accept third-party apps or pictures of your card.

Child tickets are for those ages 5-17 years. Children 4 years and younger can visit for free.

Admission
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+) £15.40 £14.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.70 £7.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £38.50 £35.00
1 Adult, 2 Children £23.10 £21.00
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Adventure playground/play area
A natural play area made from wood including a climbing wall, firefighters pole, rope tunnels, web walk and ladders.
Audio guide
Listeners can explore Winkworth with arboriculturist Simon Toomer and Head Gardener Graham Alderton who’ll help you discover the history and tree species at the arboretum. The Winkworth Audio Guide: All About Trees is available to download from https://audioboom.com/ Please copy this link into your browser and search for Winkworth.
Car park
At weekends and holidays, the car park may be full. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Cycle parking
Visitors with bikes can use the bike rack located to the right hand side of the Arbor Tearoom.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on short leads welcome in the arboretum all year round.
Family friendly
Upper arboretum is buggy-friendly, an adventure play area, baby-changing facilities, family events and activities throughout the year.
Family friendly - more information
Guided tour
Join our expert volunteer guides for a splendid free walk around the Arboretum. Every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm and every last Friday of the month at 11am. No need to book, just meet at the kiosk 5 mins before the start. Normal admission applies.
Kiosk
Check-in at the welcome kiosk on arrival, located by the car park. Due to the steep slopes and lake at the Arboretum, we ask visitors not to bring children's bikes, scooters or ball games.
Tea-room
The Arbor tea-room is open daily from 10am serving hot and cold drinks, sweet treats and light lunches. Only outdoor seating available.
Toilet
Located behind welcome kiosk, including an accessible toilet.
Mobility car parking in main car park. Adapted toilet close to tearoom (radar key available from kiosk). Grounds are partly accessible; steep slopes throughout.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Winkworth Arboretum
Accessible route and/or map
Grounds are partly accessible with steep slopes to lower arboretum. The upper arboretum includes a tarmaced accessible path. Map of accessible route available from kiosk.
Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet situated approximately 30 metres from the entrance kiosk.
Designated parking
There are 8 designated spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park. These are approximately 100 metres from the main entrance kiosk. For visitors with restricted mobility there is a car park in the lower Arboretum which can be accessed by RADAR key. All visitors using this facility should advise the kiosk on 01483 208477 in advance of visit.
Induction loop
An induction loop is available at the reception desk.
Powered mobility vehicle available
A powered mobility vehicle is available, but we recommend pre-booking by calling ahead of your visit to ensure availability. It can be booked for the morning (10am-1pm) or the afternoon (2pm-4.30pm). Upper arboretum access only.
Seating available
Wooden benches located at various places throughout the arboretum. Seating with tables and chairs and picnic benches available outside the tea-room.
Steps/uneven terrain
There is an accessible pathway in the upper Arboretum. Other pathways around the arboretum can be uneven and steep in places with steps/slopes.
Wheelchairs available
A manual wheelchair is available, but we recommend pre-booking by calling ahead of your visit to ensure availability. It can be booked for the morning (10am-1pm) or the afternoon (2pm-4.30pm). Upper arboretum access only.
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
The Arboretum is located near Hascombe, on the east side of the B2130. Please do not arrive before we open at 10am, as the entrance to the Arboretum is on a narrow lane. Queuing vehicles cause safey issues on the fast road and access problems for our neighbours.
On foot
Please do not walk on the main road to the arboretum, there are no pavements or footpaths to get here. This is a fast, narrow road and walking is unsafe. Please use a bus or taxi for your visit instead.
By train
Godalming train station is 2 miles from the Arboretum. Please note that the roads from the train station do not have pavements and are unsuitable for pedestrians. The No.42 bus for the arboretum is a short walk away in Godalming town centre.
 
National Rail 2 for 1 Offer

If you visit by train, you can take advantage of the National Rail 2for1 entry offer. A great opportunity if you're not currently a member of the National Trust (where entry is already free).

How to get claim 2 for 1 entry?

Visit the National Rail Days Out website here.

Fill in the journey details and your personal details.

Download and print out the voucher.

Travel by train.

Present your voucher and tickets at the Kiosk.

By bus
Winkworth Arboretum can be accessed using the No.42 bus service, which stops outside the entrance. The bus operates Monday - Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Please check for return bus times to Godalming. See bus timetable here.

Free Shuttle Service – Sundays During Autumn Colour Season

A complimentary shuttle bus will run between Meadrow Car Park and the arboretum on Sundays throughout the autumn colour period. Please note the following details:

Location:

Click here for Google Maps location of the Meadrow car park.

The car park is appoximately 25mins walk from Godalming Train Station

Service Dates & Times:

Every Sunday from 28 September to 2 November, between 10am and 5pm

Additional service on Sunday 9 November and Sunday 16 November, between 10am and 4pm

Break in service from 1pm to 1:30pm each day

Service Details:

The Hoppa Bus will operate a continuous loop between the car park and the arboretum

The bus seats 16 passengers

Please note: The bus is not wheelchair accessible and has no space for prams or strollers

Pet Policy:

Dogs are not permitted, except for Assistance Dogs

Cycling
Plan your route to Winkworth Arboretum using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
Cycling - more information
Taxi
Taxis are available from Godalming train station and high street. A taxi from Godalming station costs approximately £12.00. Please be aware, phone signal is limited, so please book your return taxi in advance. Uber is not available in Waverley Borough.

Opening times for 7 September 2025
Asset	Opening time
Arboretum	10:00 - 17:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:30

Admission
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£15.40	£14.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£7.70	£7.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£38.50	£35.00
1 Adult, 2 Children	£23.10	£21.00

Visiting Winkworth Arboretum this Autumn

Autumn is the perfect time to experience Wilfrid Fox’s vision come to life, as Winkworth Arboretum transforms into a vibrant canvas of gold, amber, and crimson. The colourful seasonal display makes autumn our most popular time of year. To make the most of your visit, please read this page carefully and plan ahead to witness Winkworth its in autumn finery.

A landscape view of the colour trees from the meadow winkworth arboretum

Family-friendly things to do at Winkworth Arboretum

Let your imagination run wild in the Tree Adventure play area, splash through puddles on wet days, and collect a rainbow of autumn leaves as nature puts on its seasonal show. Throughout September and October, bring the family along for The Squirrels Who Squabbled trail and follow the story of Cyril and Bruce as they learn to work together and share.

A graphic of two squirrels standing between two trees looking grumpilly at each other with a single acorn between their feet.

Events at Winkworth Arboretum

Keep up-to-date with events and activities at Winkworth Arboretum. Throughout the year we host a variety of events and activities for visitors to enjoy. From family trails and guided walks to forest bathing and early morning photography sessions, there something for everyone to enjoy.

A mother walks through long meadow grass carrying a small child, with trees in the background in August at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey.

Visiting Winkworth Arboretum with your dog

Winkworth Arboretum is a two pawprint rated place. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome to explore Winkworth at any time of year. Find out more about bringing your four-legged friend with you when you visit.

A white dog on the lead at Calke Abbey with the legs of two people behind

Group visits to Winkworth Arboretum

Share your love of nature and woodland by arranging a group visit or guided tour to Winkworth Arboretum, with its historical woodland, beautiful plants and impressive scenery.

A group of visitors walking along a path between trees at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Accessibility at Winkworth Arboretum

The National Trust has teamed up with AccessAble to give visitors detailed information to work out if a place is going to be accessible for them. You can view Winkworth's Detailed Access Guide here.

An image of a person's legs walking along a pathway with a dog on a lead and holding a cane.

Explore Winkworth Arboretum

A map of Winkworth estate with walking routes. On the reverse you'll find the Audio trail map.

New visitor facilities at Winkworth Arboretum

Winkworth Arboretum was created over 80 years ago as a glorious celebration of trees. It was the creation of local physician and horticulturalist Dr Wilfrid Fox in the 1930s and has been in the complete care of the National Trust since 1988. After a period of delay, construction is now underway and due for completion in spring 2026.

Winkworth Arboretum new visitor centre artists impression

Pair of ducks swimming in the Upper Pond at dusk in the park at Petworth House and Park, West Sussex

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