Spring gardens and countryside to visit in Surrey

Under cover of winter, our garden and countryside teams have been preparing the ground for the moment when nature awakens. Resolute bulbs have thrust shoots into the light and are ready to erupt into a bold, bright cheer for spring. Come and see them. It’s a glorious thank you for your support, which allows us to maintain field edges for wildlife and woodlands for walkers and nature habitat. Make the most of the season in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills and in the gardens at Polesden Lacey. Enjoy daffodills and magnolias, followed by bluebells, azaleas and rhododendrons at Winkworth Arboretum; daffodills at Claremont Landscape Garden and rhododendrons and bluebells at Leith Hill.

A view of the front of Polesden Lacey with daffodills

Polesden Lacey 

Despite the frost that glitters on the south lawn here at Polesden Lacey, the days are getting longer and it’s the flowers that herald the arrival of spring in the garden. This seasonal guide outlines the best places to catch snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells in our gardens at Polesden Lacey and the wider estate.

Enjoy our best spring flower spots
Family walking through daffodils at Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park 

Shrug off the haze of winter and embrace the changing seasons with a springtime wander through our park. Discover all of our seasonal highlights from early spring daffodils to spectacular bluebells closing the show in April and May.

From blossoms to bluebells
Visitors look at a magnolia tree at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Winkworth Arboretum 

Winkworth really comes to life in spring, with the magnolia blooms joined by cherry blossom and drifts of bluebells. The azalea walk is a mass of colour at the end of April, lining the path to the boathouse which overlooks the lake.

Spring through the Arboretum
The daffodil meadow at Clandon Park, Surrey
Clandon Park   Surrey

Spring garden in bloom at Clandon Park

This spring, you’ll once again be able to enjoy the magnificent sight of Clandon in springtime with thousands of daffodils bursting into bloom. We don’t know what the weather will bring, but we can promise you shady trees, sheltered spots and fresh air, as well as our glorious, glowing garden. So gather up the whole family and enjoy the space and tranquillity of Clandon Park’s springtime splendour.

More on springtime at Clandon
Rhododendron and Azalea in Rhododendron Wood Leith Hill

Leith Hill 

Spring time shades and heavenly scents. The Rhododendron Wood, with its bold and blowsy springtime display, forms part of the larger Leith Hill estate which is looked after by our rangers and volunteers. See the flowers from late April to early May.

Find a breath of spring