Make the most of the last rays of summer sun at gardens in and around Surrey. From the formal borders at Polesden Lacey to the landscaped garden at Claremont.
We’re welcoming visitors back to Clandon Park, for a series of open days. For seven weeks this autumn you’ll be able to wander through the gardens and, for the very first time since the fire in 2015, you’ll be able to enter the house to see the progress that we’ve made first hand. Click through to book tickets and for more information.
Hallowe’en will be in full swing at our special places Surrey this October half-term with a spooky trail at Polesden Lacey, pumpkin carving at Claremont Landscape Garden and plenty of crunchy leaves to stomp through at Hatchlands Park.
Places in and around Surrey are celebrating the golden days of harvest with events that are brilliant for families. With apple pressings and harvest days they’ve become a firm favourite in our calendar at places like Swan Barn Farm and Dapdune Wharf.
Fly a kite on breezy days at Box Hill in SurreyNational Trust Images / John Millar
Make the most of late summer with a walk in the Surrey countryside. Take your pick from these downloadable walking trails which will lead you to the very best landscapes for butterflies and wildflowers, spectacular views, open parkland and tranquil waterways.
Discover a variety of houses and unusual buildings in Surrey. From party houses to modernist gems, to tiny cottages and a tower on top of a hill - you're sure to find something to enjoy
Surrey boasts our only arboretum, landscape gardens fit for a princess and plenty of spots for picnics. There's a variety of gardens and parks to enjoy.
We've got top spots for cycling, tranquil waterways and plenty of hills to climb across Surrey. Whether you want to picnic lazily or walk for hours, you're sure to find something to enjoy in the countryside we look after in Surrey.
Our Dining Room is currently home to a display commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. See the famous Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare at Hatchlands Park, perhaps the only lifetime likeness of the poet, surrounded by related pictures from our tenant Alec Cobbe’s collection.
Check out the latest updates on Polesden Lacey's ambitious plan to restore and reveal and additional 26 rooms in the house, previously unseen by the public. What untold stories will be uncovered as we delve deeper into these private spaces inhabited by everyone from servants to royalty?
Watch the wharf at Dapdune come to life with a fun-packed day of activities, stalls and family crafts on Saturday 24 September. As evening falls, try star-gazing and watch the arrival of brilliantly illuminated boats.
Views of the Surrey Hills from the top of Box Hill in SurreyNational Trust Images / John Millar
There are lots of National Trust supporter groups in Surrey - come along and make more of your membership on trips to National Trust places, meet like minded people and raise money for your local places like Polesden Lacey and Leith Hill Place.
