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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
Visitors in the grounds of Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Hatchlands Park 

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

Guildford, Surrey

Fully open today
A wistful looking stone statue of "Paris", sitting on a lichen covered plinth in the grounds of Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Winkworth Arboretum 

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

Godalming, Surrey

Fully open today
Two people walk along a path beneath trees with red autumn leaves at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey.

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.

Summer holidays in Surrey

Get outdoors this summer and enjoy unforgettable family adventures set against the backdrop of our historic houses and gardens in Surrey.

Moomins at Polesden Lacey 

12 Sept - 8 Nov. Take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley at Polesden Lacey, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories. Delve into discovering the Moomin family and their friends, living an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley in harmony with nature.

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

We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ family trail at Hatchlands Park 

Coming soon: 10 Oct - 1 Nov. We're Going on a Ghost Hunt™ this Halloween at Hatchlands Park. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run! Based on the best-selling children’s books, join the bunnies on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Hatchlands Park. Lots of fun things to see and do along the way.

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Stranger Folk digital adventure at Winkworth Arboretum 

Coming soon: 10 Oct - 8 Nov. Gather your friends and family for an exciting digital folklore adventure for 7-12 year olds and imaginative adults to play together. Download the free Stranger Folk app to start your folklore magic adventure.

On a black background, strange creatures in blue and white are 'dancing'

The Squirrels who Squabbled at Claremont Landscape Garden 

26 Sept - 1 Nov. This autumn at Claremont, join two greedy squirrels on a fun-filled family trail as they learn to share in this rhyming adventure through the garden. Based on the bestselling children’s book by Rachel Bright, families can join the trail to help Cyril and Bruce work together to get a very special prize: the last nut of the season.

A  graphic of two squirrels standing between two trees looking grumpilly at each other with a single acorn between their feet.

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
Spring borders at Polesden Lacey

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

Pokémon joins Polesden Lacey’s Summer of Play 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer! From 11 July to 13 September, Summer of Play means you can share the magic of Pokémon as a family at Polesden Lacey.

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11 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 2 other dates or times

Bat Walks at Winkworth 

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Bat Walks led by the Surrey Bat Society will guide you on a twilight walk through the arboretum, exploring the area's best bat habitats.

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11 Sep 2026
at 19:20 to 20:50

Heritage Open Weekend at Polesden Lacey 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Join us as we open the doors for free all weekend on 12 and 13 September as part of Heritage Open Days. 10am-5pm.

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12 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Moomins at Polesden Lacey 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this autumn, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories. (Please note: Polesden Lacey will be closed 14-16 Sept).

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12 Sep to 8 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 54 other dates or times

Weekend Croquet at Polesden Lacey 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Come and play croquet in the picturesque setting of Polesden Lacey.

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12 Sep to 27 Sep 2026
at 10:15 to 15:15+ 5 other dates or times

Munstead Wood Behind the Scenes Tours September 2026 

Munstead Wood

Visit Munstead Wood and discover the remarkable story of Gertrude Jekyll. Learn about the history of this beautiful house and garden and the work the National Trust have been undertaking to open it to the public.

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12 Sep to 26 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 9 other dates or times

Free guided wildlife walks at Hindhead 

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl, Hindhead, Surrey

Immerse yourself in the abundance of nature and wildlife that lives at Hindhead Commons on this guided walk.

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12 Sep to 5 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 3 other dates or times

Nature Walk with the Hatchlands Park ranger team 

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

Discover the butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, creatures and natural features that call Hatchlands Park home in a nature walk led by the ranger team on Saturday 12 September at 2pm.

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12 Sep 2026
at 14:00 to 15:30
Visitors in the garden at Buckland Abbey, Devon

Where will you visit next?

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