Surrey

Discover rose gardens, herbaceous borders, winding paths and classic landscaped views in our gardens in Surrey. Savour the sights of the season on a summer stroll at Polesden Lacey, Claremont Landscape Garden, Hatchlands Park and Winkworth Arboretum.

If you’re in need of a leg-stretch this summer, you’ll find no shortage of trails in Surrey. Here are our top walks from all around the county from Box Hill to the Devil's Punch Bowl, Reigate Hill to Leith Hill. Make the most of green hedgerows and hilltop views this summer. Every step you take helps us care for these special places for years to come.

This summer, join us for some enchanting outdoor theatre in the beautiful setting of Claremont Landscape Garden. Bring your lounge chairs, sit back and enjoy.

Join Immersion Theatre and The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for a summer of theatre at Hatchlands Park. Enjoy a series of outdoor plays on the lawn in front of the mansion.

June is Pride month, during which many of our staff and volunteers will be celebrating and commemorating the importance of the Pride movement.

Come to Hatchlands for an evening of drag performances, games, talks and a fabulous celebration of LGBTQ+ history in one historic house on Saturday 25 June, 6.30pm. With historians Sacha Coward, Sheldon Goodman, writer Tanaka Mhishi and drag queen Scarlett O’Hora.

Please note on-line ticket sales have now closed, but there will be some tickets available to buy on the evening.

With 400 acres to explore, Hatchlands is just one of many locations offering a varied selection of dog-friendly walking trails available to download or print.

Would you like to get more out of your summer blooms? Get some answers from our gardening experts on how to garden during the warmest season.

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden or outdoor green space

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own bird feeder? We've got plenty of how to guides for you to discover, from how to make your own compost, to how to green clean your home.