London and the South East

Cliveden Parterre Winter — Cliveden's wintery Parterre

A flock of birds flying over the lake on a frosty winter morning at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Birch trees in the winter garden at Mottisfont — Mottisfont's peaceful winter garden, planted to provide colour during the shortest days

The south side of the house in the snow — Snow creates its own sense of magic

From sprawling countryside and bracing coastline, to ancient castles and stately homes, the South East has it all.

Places to visit

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Deer at the front of Knole — Deer sheltering at Knole's West Front

Places in the South East where you need to book

Some of our places we care for in the South East of England will be opening with guided tours, so you’ll need to pre-book before your visit. These tours will be led by expert volunteers and will show the places in a new light. You may also need to book in advance at some other larger places, where visitor numbers need to be carefully managed for practical reasons.

See which places in the South East you need to pre-book

Batemans Christmas stockings hanging over the fireplace — Merry Christmas

Christmas in London and the South East

Discover magical winter walks, decorated houses, family trails and delicious festive treats to keep everyone happy, across London and the South East.

Christmas in London and the South East

Gardens and parks in London and the South East

You'll find a huge variety of gardens and parks across the South East. From rose gardens and walled gardens to sweeping lawns and historic parkland, our gardens and parks have stories to tell and views to enjoy.

Family activities in the South East

Wrap up warm and embrace a winter adventure at one of our places in London and the South East. Families are invited to join Percy the Park Keeper and give nature a helping hand as they enjoy a winter wander on our winter trails.

Sheffield Park family winter walk — Embrace the season and enjoy time outdoors

Walking in the South East

Discover ancient woodlands, seemingly sleeping as they conserve their energy for spring, on one of our winter walks across London and the South East. Path networks meander across old meadows, and past hedges laden with berries. Look out for winter visitors like waxwings and fieldfares.

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What's near you?

Kent

From the homes of great politicians to romantic castle gardens and strolls over green hills, welcome to Kent, the Garden of England.

View of the mansion at Polesden Lacey in winter

Surrey

Visit our places in Surrey and you can enjoy the gardens of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills or a beautiful arboretum.

London

Visit Ham House or Osterley Park for a little slice of garden or countryside heaven in the capital.

Cliveden's Parterre on a winter's morning

In and around Berkshire

Visit grand gardens or walk around the grounds of country mansions surrounded by rolling parkland.

The snowdrops beging to appear in Lamport garden at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

In and around Buckinghamshire

Where will you visit today? The rolling Chiltern hills? A magical garden? The garden of a Victorian prime minister?

West Sussex

Flourishing gardens and South Downs countyside await you in West Sussex.

Bodiam Castle in East Sussex in a snowy winter setting

In and around East Sussex

Stroll around the grounds of fairytale castles and the gardens of famous authors in and around East Sussex.

Hampshire

Take in gardens and estate walks at Hinton Ampner, Mottisfont, and Th Vyne in Hampshire.

Birds flying across Newtown harbour with a pink sunset behind them

Isle of Wight

Whether it's walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

Oxfordshire

Unusual houses and countryside to walk through are yours to enjoy in Oxfordshire.

Autumn colours on the side of Ventnor Down — A very steep path leads directly up to the top Ventnor Downs from the old station

Coast and countryside

There's coast, downland, grassland, hills to climb, rivers and more for you to enjoy on a day out in the countryside in the South East.

Coast and countryside in London and the South East

London and the South East

Places to visit

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