Surrey

Box Hill

Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland

The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7LB

Opening times
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People standing at and around the view point at Box Hill, with a view over the town in the background

Bookshop
Discover a selection of pre-loved books in our bookshop next to the Servery. Opening times are subject to volunteer availability.
Café
Treat yourself at the Box Hill café . We serve barista-style coffees with traditional round cakes and bakes for a tasty treat. If you like something hot, we have a range of hearty and light lunches. Every time you bring your own cup, we will give you 25p off as a thank you. We have high chairs, accessible crockery and cutlery and are open daily from 10am.
Café - more information
Car park
Main car park: Free for NT members. Paybyphone - area code 803448 (0330 060 4037) £2 for first hour; £4 for up to 2 hours; £6 for up to 4 hours; £9 for 4 hours plus. Coaches £12. Old Fort car park code: 803449. Box Hill East car park code: 803450. Tickets can also be purchased on site. Stepping Stone car park Free to NT members or Paybyphone - 803451.
Dogs allowed
Well-controlled dogs are welcome. Please keep dogs on leads where livestock are grazing. Dogs on a short lead are welcome in our café.
Kiosk
Open daily from 8am (weather depending). If not, the café will be open earlier. The service from the servery is totally take away, so present us with a reusable cup and we will give you 25p off your hot drink as a thank you for helping the environment.
Toilet
Toilets are located in the main car park near the café.
Steep pathways with steps and uneven surfaces – level at summit of hill. Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets. All-terrain push wheelchair available to book.
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible paths including a route through the woods to oustanding views. Many paths are not accessible due to uneven or very steep terrain.
Accessible toilet
Located in the main car park, near the café. There are no hoist facilities available.
Designated parking
Parking for Blue Badge holders is available in our main car park, near the Shepherd’s Hut information stand and also in the small Fort car park to the rear of the buildings. These spaces are larger and lead via flat surfaces to our facilities.
Level access to food outlet
From the designated parking for Blue Badge holders.
Level access/terrain
Steps/uneven terrain
Wheelchairs available
A Mountain Trike all-terrain push wheelchair and a Mountain Trike all-terrain self-propelled wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge. To find out if our facilities and chair are suitable for your needs, and reserve, please email: boxhill@nationaltrust.org.uk. Weight restrictions apply. Chair user must be accompanied by attendant wearing sturdy footwear.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
From Junction 9 of the M25: follow the A243 (signed A24 Epsom, Dorking and Leatherhead), before taking the A24 towards Dorking for 4 miles. At the bottom of the hill, turn left on the roundabout on to the B2209, then right on to the Zig Zag Road* to the summit of Box Hill. *Not suitable for large vehicles. Coaches please approach from east, B2032/B2033.
Parking: Pay and display at all car parks. Download the PayByPhone app before arrival. 1 hour (£2). 2 hours (£4). 4 hours (£6). All day (£9). National Trust members park for free. No overnight parking or camping.
On foot
1 mile of North Downs Way from Stepping Stones to South Scarp; 1 mile of Thames Down link footpath at Mickleham Downs; 0.5 mile from Dorking station or Box Hill and West Humble train stations. Many rights of way lead to Box Hill summit.
By train
Box Hill and Westhumble station 0.5 miles. Dorking 0.5 miles. Leatherhead 5 miles.
By bus
Metrobus 21 Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking and Crawley to Box Hill east car park (not Sundays or Bank Hols); Arriva 465 Kingston to Dorking to foot of Box Hill, 0.75 miles to summit.
Cycling
Cycling - more information

Opening times for 2 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Café	10:00 - 17:00
Servery	08:00 - 15:00

Women practising Yoga on the grass with bushes behind them.

Events at Box Hill

With family activities and trails, special interest talks and free guided walks, find out more about the events coming up at Box Hill.

Visitors walking across stepping stones at Box Hill

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Box Hill is a wonderful place to explore the Surrey countryside this autumn. Join a free guided walk, enjoy a family stroll through the natural play area, or make a day of it on the Box Hill hike. Browse our waymarked walks for something to suit you and don't forget to pop in to our café for a well-earned treat.

A road cyclist riding along the road at the top of Box Hill in summer

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Things to do at Box Hill

Discover what to see and do at Box Hill in the Surrey Hills this spring. Bring the family and the dog and follow a waymarked walk to explore this beautiful landscape or just soak up the glorious views. Or cycle up the Zig Zag road, one of the world’s most popular hill climbs with the reward of treat from the café and the stunning view at the summit.

Man drinking a cup of coffee outside the cafe at Box Hill, while 2 black labradors on leads look on

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Eating at Box Hill

Discover where to stop for a bite to eat at Box Hill. Visit the cosy café for a selection of hot and cold lunches, cakes and bakes and barista style hot and cold drinks. Dogs on short leads are welcome inside the café. For a quick pit stop, pop by the servery and pick up a takeaway drink or hot or cold treat. If you bring your own reusable cup, we'll take 25p off your hot drink.

Close up of beagle on a hi-vis green lead

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Visiting the Surrey Hills with your dog

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Visitors taking part in a guided walk around Tarn Hows, Cumbria

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Free guided walks in the Surrey Hills

This year we've got a packed programme of free guided walks throughout the Surrey Hills countryside. With walks of various lengths, do join us in exploring the history and wildlife of different places as well as enjoying fresh air and good company!

A sound recordist recording an interview at the view point at Box Hill

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Surrey Hills podcasts: A walk with a ranger

Tune into episode 3 of The Surrey Hills podcasts: 'A walk with a ranger' to discover more about Box Hill’s history, ancient box woodland and chalk grasslands, and how its precious wildlife can live side by side with the million visitors who enjoy the beauty of Box Hill every year.

A smiling group in running gear run through woodland

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.