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.

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Polesden Lacey exterior of house with blue sky

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Polesden Lacey

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

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

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Hatchlands Park

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

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

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Winkworth Arboretum

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

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

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Box Hill

Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland

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

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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

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

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Clandon Park

Celebrating the many hands who made Clandon

Family and their dog sitting by step at Magna Carta Memorial at Runnymede

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Runnymede and Ankerwycke

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

A view along the Rose Garden looking towards the Well Head at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Gardens and parkland in Surrey

A family walking in the gardens in spring at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Family-friendly places to visit in Surrey

The house at Polesden Lacey with blue skies on a sunny day

Houses and buildings in Surrey

A view of Langham Pond made up of riverside meadows, grassland, and broadleaf woodland at Runnymede and Ankerwycke, Berkshire

Countryside and woodland in Surrey

Visitors walking across stepping stones at Box Hill

Dress to Impress exhibition at Polesden Lacey

Dress to Impress is a fascinating exhibition at Polesden Lacey open every day until 2 November, 11am to 3.30pm. Explore how fashion in art has reflected power and personality throughout history - and is inspiring a new generation. Take a captivating journey through the glamour and extravagance of fashion. Displays include opulent costumes by students from Wimbledon College of Arts, BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen, UAL. Please note, the students' costumes will not be on show between 27 May and 1 July as they will be returning to the College to be assessed as part of their final grading process. All the other costumes and historical displays from the Dress to Impress exhibition will still be available to view throughout this period.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Hatchlands Park

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™ at Hatchlands Park. Wiggle along the trail to spot juicy fruits and tasty snacks before emerging as a beautiful butterfly. Free with usual admission, 10 May to 6 July

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.

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

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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.

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A Celebration of Roses - 2025

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Showcasing our beautiful walled rose garden, this joyful celebration highlights the stunning displays the roses at Polesden Lacey create every summer.

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Photography Workshop

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Learn to take great photos with the help of our award-winning photographer. One-day workshops taking place on selected dates from May to December 2025.

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Winkworth Nature Photography Exhibition

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Head to Winkworth to view the top ten shortlisted images from this years Nature Photography Competition.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

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™.

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Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

We are delighted to be welcoming Surrey Sculpture Society back to Claremont for a Sculpture Trail in the garden.

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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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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’.