Box Hill

Important notice -

Due to the current severe risk of wildfires in the Surrey Hills, we do not allow barbeques or any type of flame at Box Hill. The steps down to the Stepping Stones are currently closed but due to re-open by late August. Thank you for your cooperation

So much to explore

More about this place

Family enjoying a walk on the heathland

What you need to know when visiting the Surrey Hills 

Welcome to fresh air and open spaces. Our countryside sites in the Surrey Hills are open to visit in line with government guidance. Click here to find out what to expect on your visit.

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What's on

Chalkhill Blue (Male) - Polyommatus coridon

Butterfly events at Box Hill and beyond 

This summer, enjoy the wonderful butterflies across all our Surrey countryside sites with a range of events, podcasts and activity sheets or just enjoy a stroll through the beautiful countryside.

Children enjoying an open air theatre performance

Family outdoor theatre and workshops at Box Hill 

Join us this summer for free family, nature-inspired outdoor theatre and workshops. Follow the adventures of Buzz and Arbor and see life from a bee's and tree's perspective!

Upcoming events

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Smoking Apples present Arbor

Sat 20 Aug 2022
12:00-12:30
Family-friendly outdoor puppet theatre with an environmental theme. Show times: 12:00 & 15:00 (no booking required). Workshop: 12:30 (booking required)

Workshop - Arbor

Sat 20 Aug 2022
12:30-13:00
Get creative, using materials provided build a bug hotel or bird feeder.

Smoking Apples present Buzz

Sun 21 Aug 2022
12:00-12:30
Family-friendly outdoor puppet theatre with an environmental theme. Show times: 12:00 & 15:00 (no booking required). Workshop: 12:30 (booking required)

Workshop - Buzz

Sun 21 Aug 2022
12:30-13:00
Get creative, using materials provided build a bug hotel or bird feeder.
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Things to see and do

A cyclist on bike in front of a view of Surrey Hills

Planning an event in the Surrey Hills?

If you would like to host an event on National Trust land, or your sporting event includes routes on National Trust land, please email us at: surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk. Please contact us at least eight weeks before the event date. We know how important events are to organisers and participants. Please help us ensure events are safe and legal for both participants and our visitors.

Painted lady buttefly on nectar rich food at Box Hill in Surrey

Box Hill butterflies 

From the big to the small, the common to the rare, the multicoloured to the subtle. With more than 38 different butterfly species identified on Box Hill last year, what will you spot?

Dog walking at Dunstable Downs Bedfordshire

Visiting the Surrey Hills with your dog 

Take some time to explore heathland and woodland on an invigorating walk with your dog in the Surrey Hills. Take a look at our tips for a safe stroll with your four-legged friend.

Free downloadable walks around Box Hill

A family walking towards the viewpoint at Box Hill, Surrey in autumn
winter walks at Box Hill
Sun setting over a view of Broadwood's Tower at Box Hill, Surrey

The hilltop stroll at Box Hill 

Take in some of Surrey's finest views and marvel at the hidden history of Box Hill.

The Box Hill Hike 

This demanding circular hike is eight miles long. It should take around four hours but allow extra time for rest stops and lunch. The ground is rough in places with slippery slopes and rough paths - the views at the top of the climbs are well worth it.

Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk 

The route takes in some of Box Hill's hidden woodland and Broadwood's Tower, with some wonderful views of the Surrey countryside along the way - there are a series of steep steps part way round this route.

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Eating and shopping

Eating and Shopping

serving brownie at Box Hill cafe

Delicious treats from Box Hill  

If you've worked up an appetite after exploring our trails and wildlife, visit our café where we serve a variety of breakfast options, light lunches and cakes.

Wooden hand-carved pricing label in the second-hand bookshop

The second-hand bookshop at Box Hill

You can find our second-hand bookshop inside the café at Box Hill. From picture books and children’s fiction to fantasy, romance, biography, gardening and cookery there’s a wide variety of books to choose from. All the proceeds go directly back to Box Hill to help us with our vital conservation work. We also welcome donations of books and puzzles to our café between 10am and 4pm, daily.

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Get involved

Volunteer with us

Volunteering taster day at Fell Foot

Volunteering in the current situation  

Volunteers have always been at the heart of the work of the National Trust in caring for nature, beauty and history and we are really grateful for your interest in volunteering with us.

Visitors at Salomons Memorial viewpoint at Box Hill, Surrey.

Friends of Box Hill 

The Friends of Box Hill support the Trust to improve amenities and tell people about the unique ecology of the site.

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Our work

Image of path line with trees to onside at Limpsfield Common

Ash dieback in the Surrey Hills 

Ash dieback is a growing concern across the country including at many National Trust properties and we will sadly see the decline and death of many – maybe the majority - of ash trees over the next few years.

Shakespeare Tree Stratford

The journey of a tree from Box Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon 

Find out why you'll see a tree from Box Hill at Shakespeare's New Place...

A red light installation, made to the dimensions of a hay bale, displayed at the foot of Box Hill at night

Harvest at Box Hill  

Harvest, an art installation at Box Hill, explored connections between the land, song and communities.

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