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

Hatchlands Park

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

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

A view of the boathouse at Winkworth from the Azalea Steps with pink blooms of Azaleas in the foreground

Box Hill

Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland

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

Clandon Park

Celebrating the many hands who made Clandon

Runnymede and Ankerwycke

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

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

Top things to do in Surrey

Family walking through Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

Gardens and parkland in Surrey

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

Family-friendly places to visit in Surrey

Houses and buildings in Surrey

Visitor walking at Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl, Surrey

Countryside and woodland in Surrey

Visitor walking with her dog at Box Hill, Surrey across grass, with bare-branched trees behind

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.

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.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Claremont Landscape Garden

2 May to 7 June. Explore this very special teatime through extracts and illustrations from Judith Kerr's classic story on a family trail around the garden at Claremont Landscape Garden. Free with usual entry.

Illustration from The Tiger Who Came to Tea

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

Emley Farmhouse

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

Polesden Garden Cottage

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

Yew Tree Barn

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

Find your local Surrey supporter group

Supporter groups in Surrey

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.