London and the South East

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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Sandham Autumn colour - side view

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
Autumn colour at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Gardens and parks in London and the South East 

Discover a 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.

A family exploring the park in autumn at Petworth

Family activities in the South East 

Crunch your way through crispy leaves and embrace an autumn adventure at our places in London and the South East.

Families can expect to fall under autumn's spell as they treat themselves to trails, woodland walks and activities.

Red and orange autumn foliage on show from trees around The Vyne's large lake

Try one of our top autumn colour walks 

From the radiant reds and breath-taking bronzes of Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst in Kent to the wilderness of the New Forest commons turning into fields of gold. So breathe in the crisp autumnal air, dust off the cobwebs and enjoy one of our downloadable walks.

Try an autumn colour walk

What's near you?

Autumn reflections over the moat at Scotney Castle

Kent 

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

Autumn boathouse at Winkworth

Surrey 

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

Apple blossom in spring

London 

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

Cliveden Water Garden in Autumn

In and around Berkshire 

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

The Temple of Concord and Victory, a monumental temple towers over the Grecian Valley in autumn.

In and around Buckinghamshire 

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

Acers at Standen in the Autumn

West Sussex 

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

An autumn view from the quarry garden to the east front of Bateman's in East Sussex

In and around East Sussex 

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

The house and great plane tree in autumn sunshine at Mottisfont, Hampshire

In and around Hampshire 

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

Autumn sunlight illuminates two walkers below the mass of Gore Cliff on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight

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.

The cherry garden in spring

Oxfordshire 

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

Autumn colours on the side of Ventnor Down

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

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