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Surrey

The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a classic landscape garden. Discover what there is to see and do in Surrey and plan a day out to remember.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in Surrey

Polesden Lacey 

A 1,600-acre estate with elegant gardens, Edwardian house and plenty of room to play

near Dorking, Surrey

Closed now
A view of the house at Polesden Lacey

Hatchlands Park 

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

Guildford, Surrey

Fully open today
Exterior view of house with two trees in the foreground and a parterre to the right

Winkworth Arboretum 

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

Godalming, Surrey

Fully open today
An inviting photo featuring a tree branch extending across the upper left portion of the image, heavily laden with clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers. In the background a section of a wooden clad building which it out of focus.

Box Hill 

Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland

Tadworth, Surrey

Fully open today
Salomons memorial viewpoint at Box Hill with a family walking in the foreground

Claremont Landscape Garden 

This grade 1 listed garden created by the great landscape designers of the 18th century charts the evolution of the English Landscape Garden

Esher, Surrey

Fully open today
View from top of the grass Amphitheatre at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey. The Amphitheatre was created around 1722 by Charles Bridgeman.

Clandon Park 

Celebrating the many hands who made Clandon

Guildford, Surrey

Inside the house at Clandon Park, which was devastated by a fire in 2015

Runnymede and Ankerwycke 

The birthplace of the Magna Carta. History, art and nature on the banks of the River Thames.

Berkshire

Fully open today
The Magna Carta memorial at Runnymede, Surrey, surrounded by trees.

Family trails in Surrey

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Polesden Lacey 

1 May to 5 July. Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. All within the beautiful setting of the grounds at Polesden Lacey. Free trail with usual entry.

family sitting on the grass reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar book in front of a giant butterfly board

Moomins at Hatchlands Park 

9 May to 5 July. Hatchlands Park invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories. Free with usual entry.

Four cartoon Moomin line drawing characters walking to wards the left of the picture on a yellow and blue background.

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Winkworth Arboretum 

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.​ Are you ready for a mega adventure?​ Trail sheets will be available to collect on the day. Normal admission applies (free for National Trust members).

Promo image for Pokemon and National Trust colab

Places to stay in Surrey

The exterior of Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

Emley Farmhouse 

A charming country retreat on the edges of the South Downs.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex

10 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of Polesden Garden Cottage, a regency-style villa in the grounds of the Polesden Lacey estate, Surrey

Polesden Garden Cottage 

You’ll find gorgeous views over the Polesden Lacey estate and elegant interiors in this Regency-style villa.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Yew Tree Barn, Surrey

Yew Tree Barn 

A larch-clad barn in a peaceful spot on the Polesden Lacey Estate, with a contemporary interior and lovely views.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 1

Find your local Surrey supporter group

Supporter groups in Surrey 

There are several National Trust supporter groups in Surrey and you can join one to meet like-minded people, make new friends and learn more about the work of the National Trust.

Visitors, wearing hard hats, on a tour of the cellars at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Upcoming events

Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition 

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

We are delighted to welcome back the Surrey Sculpture Society for the third edition of its Sculpture Trail in the garden.

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23 Jun to 13 Jul 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00+ 20 other dates or times

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Winkworth Arboretum 

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this May half-term, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series. 23 May to 5 September 2026.

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23 Jun to 5 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 74 other dates or times

Half Day Boat Trips 

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Surrey

Explore further afield on our electric boat Dapdune Belle during a longer excursion from Dapdune Wharf in Guildford.

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23 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 13:30+ 1 other date or time

Movement, Forest Bathing and Cream Tea Mini Retreat at Leith Hill Place 

Leith Hill, Dorking, Surrey

Join us for a nourishing afternoon of yoga, forest Bathing and quiet rest held in the grounds of Leith Hill Place.

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24 Jun 2026
at 13:00 to 17:00

Moomins at Hatchlands Park 

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

Hatchlands Park invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.

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26 Jun to 5 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 9 other dates or times

Free guided nature walks of Witley Common 

Witley and Milford Commons, Witley, Surrey

Learn about the common and unusual plants that grow here which support a multitude of insects, butterflies and bugs leading to the rich diversity of birds reptiles and mammals who call this place ‘home’.

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26 Jun to 19 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 5 other dates or times

1776 - The World Turned Upside-down 

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

This year, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday. On 4 July 1776, 13 British colonies formally declared their independence from British rule.

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26 Jun to 16 Oct 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 101 other dates or times

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Join us for a delightful journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved and iconic children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

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27 Jun to 5 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times
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Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.