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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.
A 1,600-acre estate with elegant gardens, Edwardian house and plenty of room to play
Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house
A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season
Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland
This grade 1 listed garden created by the great landscape designers of the 18th century charts the evolution of the English Landscape Garden
Celebrating the many hands who made Clandon
The birthplace of the Magna Carta. History, art and nature on the banks of the River Thames.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is at Polesden Lacey this autumn. Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through the new sensory trail to find the bear. 6 September to 9 November.
This autumn at Winkworth Arboretum, join two greedy squirrels on a fun-filled family trail as they learn to share, in this rhyming adventure through the trees. 6 September to 2 November.
Helios is a new illuminated seven-metre spherical sculpture by artist Luke Jerram. Experience Helios at Clandon Park from 10–14 September.
Join us for the annual Wey River festival at Dapdune Wharf with food and craft stalls, live music and theatre and family activities, culminating in a wonderful illuminated pageant in the evening.
4 Oct to 2 Nov. We’re going on a ghost hunt. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run! Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Claremont Landscape Garden with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.
This Christmas 2025, we're bringing festive traditions to life at our country houses, atmospheric gardens and wintry countryside in Surrey.
22 Nov – 4 Jan. Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, comes to Polesden Lacey this Christmas, as the house and grounds turn into a festive Wonderland. Follow the White Rabbit inside the house to see ground-floor rooms beautifully dressed for Christmas. Enjoy lavish displays based on scenes from the book, with Christmas decorations and twinkling trees at every turn. Outside, follow the children's trail around the grounds to win a prize and enjoy a range of seasonal activities, amusements and treats.
15 Nov - 6 Jan. Discover The Snowdogs at Hatchlands Park this winter. Inspired by the animated sequel to Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book The Snowman™, take a festive sculpture trail through the parkland to find Wild in Art’s ten uniquely decorated sculptures of The Snowdog and enjoy festive family activities along the way. Throughout December, 12-3pm, visit the house for a traditional country house Christmas.
29 Nov - 14 Jan. Enjoy a Nutcracker-themed walking trail this Christmas at Winkworth Arboretum, with life size sculptures, games and activities for families and a vintage carousel.
A charming country retreat on the edges of the South Downs.
You’ll find gorgeous views over the Polesden Lacey estate and elegant interiors in this Regency-style villa.
A larch-clad barn in a peaceful spot on the Polesden Lacey Estate, with a contemporary interior and lovely views.
There are eight 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.
Join the Dog Walking Group on an energetic walk around the estate with your canine friend on the second Tuesday of the month.
Follow a free family trail around the pleasure grounds based on the classic children’s story, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
This Autumn at Winkworth Arboretum, join two greedy squirrels on a fun-filled family trail as they learn to share in this rhyming adventure through the trees.
Summer of Play is back at Polesden Lacey! This summer, we’re creating an exciting hub of play in Crab Apple Orchard.
Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a guided walk at Claremont
Join us for a wonderful new exhibition, showcasing fashion in Polesden Lacey.
As featured in the new National Trust book, 100 Things to Wear, and now on display in the house, this unusual waistcoat originally belonged to Navy signaller Harrie Joseph (1887–1957), who convalesced at Hatchlands after suffering shellshock in 1916.
An exhibition presented by Alec Cobbe, bringing together eight important works from the Cobbe Collection, including some that are on display to the public for the first time.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.