Surrey

family looking out at viewpoint at Box Hill

The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a classic landscape garden.

Places to visit

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Where you can visit 

We're starting to reopen some National Trust gardens and parks, as well as car parks, in line with government guidance. You will need to book your visit in advance. In Surrey, this week you can book visits to Claremont Landscape Garden, Hatchlands Park, Polesden Lacey and Winkworth Arboretum. We'll be opening new places when we can, so check back each week. Scroll down to find out more about these places.

Find out what to expect and how to book

Places to visit in Surrey

Laburnum trees in colour at Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park 

The Hatchlands estate is perfect for brisk walks, taking you past peaceful ponds, through pastures and woodlands, with plenty of summer wildlife to spot on the way.

Rowe's Flashe Lake in summer at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Winkworth Arboretum 

Draped in lush greens and exotic flowers, Winkworth becomes a peaceful hill side haven in the summertime.

Spring borders at Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey 

Take in the early summer borders in the gardens at Polesden Lacey or try the walks on the wider estate

View over the lake from the top of the amphitheatre at Claremont Landscape Garden

Claremont Landscape Garden 

Steeped in nearly 300 years of history, this eighteenth-century garden is a green oasis in the heart of Surrey. It was previously the countryside retreat of queens and heirs to the throne.

Virtual tour

Azaleas at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey
The Peony Borders at Polesden Lacey
Cowslips at Box Hill
The 'Margaret Greville' rose in the Polesden Lacey Ladies Garden

The azalea steps at Winkworth Arboretum

In early summer the Azalea Steps take the spotlight at Winkworth Arboretum, in a blaze of colour on the path down to the boathouse.

Peonies

The peony borders are in flower at Polesden Lacey between late April and early June, complimented by alliums and clematis.

Wildflowers

Cowslips are one of the best known wildflowers. They can be found at Box Hill on the rich chalk grassland meadows.

Roses

The first early roses are just coming into flower, behind the scenes at Polesden Lacey.

Cattle on a misty morning in June on the Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Dawns to brighten your day 

Wake up with the birds and make the most of those extra hours of morning daylight. Whether it’s learning how to identify birdsong or watching how the golden hour transforms the appearance of your street, there’s plenty of reasons to fall in love with the morning again.

The herb garden at Llanerchaeron

Gardening tips: From our garden to yours 

While we're all staying at home, for many of us our thoughts turn to gardening. This week we're thinking about the herbs that you can grow easily whether you have a garden, a patio or a windowsill.

The Peony Borders at Polesden Lacey

Create your own Polesden Lacey garden 

Head gardener, Jamie Harris, shares his top tips on how to begin to create your own 'mini-Polesden' garden at home.

A black and white photo of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on the terrace at Polesden Lacey during their honeymoon.

Polesden Lacey's royal honeymoon 

Come and explore Polesden Lacey's royal connections. The Duke and Duchess of York, later known as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, had their honeymoon here. The south terrace, seen here, is just the same today.

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