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Winkworth Arboretum
SurreyA landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season
Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD
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Opening times for 12 June 2026
Asset Opening time Arboretum 10:00 - 17:00 Car park 09:30 - 17:00 Café 09:30 - 16:30 Shop 09:30 - 17:00 Bookshop Coming soon No pre-booking is required for your visit to Winkworth. Please note that the last entry is 1 hour before, and the cafe stops serving 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £16.50 £15.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £8.30 £7.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £41.30 £37.50 1 Adult, max 3 Children £24.80 £22.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Adventure playground/play area
A natural play area made from wood including a climbing wall, firefighters pole, rope tunnels, web walk and ladders. Picnic benches are available in this area.
- Audio guide
Listeners can explore Winkworth with arboriculturist Simon Toomer and Head Gardener Graham Alderton who’ll help you discover the history and tree species at the arboretum. The Winkworth Audio Guide: All About Trees is available to download from https://audioboom.com/ Please copy this link into your browser and search for Winkworth.
- Bookshop
A second-hand bookshop is coming to Winkworth. Opening dates to be advised. In the meantime, if you have any book donations, please email winkworth.arboretum@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Café
There is a large cafe with indoor and outside seating in the visitor welcome centre. Alongside hot and cold lunches, there is also a large selection of cakes and bakes made on-site. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
- Car park
The car park is located at the front of the visitor welcome centre and along the road leading up to it. At weekends and holidays,the car park may be full. There is an overflow car park during busy periods. Parking charges apply from Monday 22 June.
- Cycle parking
Visitors with bikes can use the bike rack located in the car park to the left-hand side of the visitor welcome centre.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs on short leads are welcome in the arboretum, cafe and shop all year round. Dog waste bins are in the car park and on the footpath on the Arboretum side of the welcome centre.
- Electric vehicle charging point
Six 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the main car park. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or a contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website (rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app in advance of your visit. Chargers are only available to visitors during opening hours.
- Family friendly
Upper Arboretum is buggy-friendly, an adventure play area, baby-changing facilities, family events and activities throughout the year.
Family friendly - more information- Guided tour
Join our expert volunteer guides for a splendid free walk around the Arboretum. Every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm and every last Friday of the month at 11am. No need to book, just meet at the kiosk 5 mins before the start. Normal admission applies.
- Plant shop
There is a small outdoor plant sales area by the shop.
- Shop
You’ll find the gift shop with small outside plant sales area in the visitor welcome centre, selling a range of gifts, local products, and garden accessories.
- Toilet
Toilets are located in the courtyard area by the entrance to the visitor welcome centre. These include a Changing Places facility and an accessible toilet. Both the ladies' and gents' toilets have baby changing facilities.
Mobility car parking in main car park. Adapted toilet close to tearoom (radar key available from kiosk). Grounds are partly accessible; steep slopes throughout.
- Accessible route and/or map
Grounds are partly accessible with steep slopes to Lower Arboretum. The Upper Arboretum includes a tarmaced accessible path. A map of accessible route available from visitor welcome.
- Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet adjacent to the entrance of the visitor welcome centre.
- Changing Places
A fully equipped Changing Places facility is adjacent to the entrance to the visitor welcome centre, accessible with a Radar key
- Designated parking
There are 16 designated spaces for disabled visitor parking next to the visitor welcome centre. For visitors with restricted mobility wishing to access the lower Arboretum there is a car park which can be accessed by a RADAR key. All visitors using this facility should advise the office on 01483 208477 in advance.
- Induction loop
An induction loop is available at the reception desk, cafe and shop.
- Level access to food outlet
The cafe is located is visitor welcome centre. Indoor and outdoor seating areas are fully accessible.
- Level access to shop
The shop is located is visitor welcome centre and is fully accessible.
- Level access/terrain
There is an accessible pathway in the upper Arboretum. Other pathways around the arboretum can be uneven and steep in places with steps/slopes.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
A powered mobility vehicle is available for use. We recommend pre-booking by calling us on 01483 208477. It can be booked for the morning (10am-12pm) or the afternoon (1pm-3pm). Upper arboretum access only.
- Seating available
Wooden benches located at various places throughout the arboretum. Seating with tables and chairs is inside the cafe, and accessible picnic benches available outside.
- Steps/uneven terrain
There is an accessible pathway in the upper Arboretum. Other pathways around the arboretum can be uneven and steep in places with steps/slopes.
- Wheelchairs available
A manual wheelchair is available, but we recommend pre-booking by calling ahead of your visit to ensure availability. It can be booked for the morning (10am-12.30pm) or the afternoon (12.30pm-3.00pm). Upper arboretum access only.
- By train
- Godalming train station is 2 miles from the Arboretum. Please note that the roads from the train station do not have pavements and are unsuitable for pedestrians. The No.42 bus for the arboretum is a short walk away in Godalming town centre.
National Rail 2 for 1 Offer
If you visit by train, you can take advantage of the National Rail 2for1 entry offer. A great opportunity if you're not currently a member of the National Trust (where entry is already free).
How to get claim 2 for 1 entry?
- Visit the National Rail Days Out website here.
- Fill in the journey details and your personal details.
- Download the e-voucher.
- Travel by train.
- Present your e-voucher and rail tickets at the Kiosk.
- By bus
- Winkworth Arboretum can be accessed using the No.42 bus service, which stops outside the entrance. The bus operates Monday - Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Please check for return bus times to Godalming. See bus timetable here.
- By road
- The Arboretum is located near Hascombe, on the east side of the B2130. Please note that the entrance to the Arboretum is on a narrow lane. Queuing vehicles cause safety issues on the road and access problems for our neighbours.
Parking is available outside the visitor centre and on the road leading up to it. There is an overflow car park during busy periods.
From 22 June 2026, the parking tariff is
- 0-1 hours is £1.50
- 2-3 hours is £2.50
- 3 hours+/all day is £5.00
Parking is free for National Trust members; simply scan your membership card.
- On foot
- Please do not walk on the main road to the Arboretum; there are no pavements or footpaths to get here. This is a fast, narrow road and walking is unsafe. Please use a bus or taxi for your visit instead.
- Cycling
- Plan your route to Winkworth Arboretum using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
- Taxi
- Taxis are available from Godalming train station and high street. A taxi from Godalming station costs approximately £12.00. Please be aware, phone signal is limited, so please book your return taxi in advance. Uber is not available in Waverley Borough.
Planning your visit
New visitor facilities at Winkworth Arboretum - opening June 2026
Winkworth Arboretum was created over 80 years ago as a glorious celebration of trees. It was the creation of local physician and horticulturalist Dr Wilfrid Fox in the 1930s. He donated it to the National Trust in 1952 and has been in our complete care since 1988. This opening of our new visitor welcome building marks is a major investment in the future of the Arboretum.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Winkworth Arboretum
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? 23 May to 5 September.
Events at Winkworth Arboretum
Keep up-to-date with events and activities at Winkworth Arboretum. Throughout the year we host a variety of events and activities for visitors to enjoy. From family trails and guided walks to forest bathing and early morning photography sessions, there something for everyone to enjoy.
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Visiting Winkworth Arboretum with your dog
Winkworth Arboretum is a two pawprint rated place. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome to explore Winkworth at any time of year. Find out more about bringing your four-legged friend with you when you visit.
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Group visits to Winkworth Arboretum
Share your love of nature and woodland by arranging a group visit or guided tour to Winkworth Arboretum, with its historical woodland, beautiful plants and impressive scenery.
Accessibility at Winkworth Arboretum
The National Trust has teamed up with AccessAble to give visitors detailed information to work out if a place is going to be accessible for them. You can view Winkworth's Detailed Access Guide here.
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Explore Winkworth Arboretum
A map of Winkworth estate with walking routes. On the reverse you'll find the Audio trail map.
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Highlights
Arboretum
A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season through Dr Wilfrid Fox's visionary tree collection. Lake, boathouse and ancient woodland.
Arbor Tea-room
Tea-room serving a range of hot and cold drinks, lunches and snacks.
Play area
The Tree Adventure play area is made using oak trees from the arboretum and comes complete with a climbing wall, firefighter's pole, rope tunnel and ladders.
Spotlight events
Vibrant Nature Photography Exhibition, Sat 30 May - Sun 28 June
Come and see the shortlisted images from this year's Winkworth Photography Competition. The theme this year was Vibrant Nature with categories for adults and young people aged 6 - 17 yrs. Head over to the Winter Garden where you'll find the fantastic entries on display celebrating the colour, energy and life of Winkworth.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Winkworth Arboretum
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? 23 May to 5 September.
Summer of Play, Wed 22 Jul - Sun 6 Sept
Play your way through the summer holidays in our dedicated play field at Winkworth. With five different zones to explore, there's something to keep you busy all day. Plus visit every Tuesday and Thursdays throughout the school holidays when there'll be a different wild craft activity to try out each time you visit.
Winkworth Wild Crafts, Tue 28 Jul - Thu 27 Aug
Get crafty at Winkworth with a different activity to try every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays. Head over to the Wild Craft Gazebo in the playfield and have a go a making something different every week. Suitable for all ages. £3 per craft activity.
Things to see and do
Bat Walks at Winkworth Arboretum
Winkworth's variety of rich habitats for bats including woodland areas, clear meadows with open land, make it the perfect place to spot many variety of bats in one place. Previously spotted bats include pipistrelles, greater horseshoe bat and many more. Sunset Bat Walks are led by the Surrey Bat Society who will guide you through the arboretum in search of bats using echo bat detectors. Tours last approx 1.5hrs. Timings vary in line with sunset times. Booking essential. £16 adults, £8 children.
Forest Bathing at Winkworth Arboretum
Join experienced Forest Bathing guide Nigel Grimes - a certified breathing trainer, meditation and mindfulness coach—for a calming and restorative journey through the beautiful surroundings of Winkworth Arboretum. Drawing on his extensive expertise, Nigel will lead you in a mindful, sensory exploration that includes gentle breathwork and guided meditation, helping you unwind and reconnect with the natural world. Booking essential, £25
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Find out more things to see and do at Winkworth
Follow winding footpaths and stumble upon hidden glades and wetlands at Winkworth Arboretum. With more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, immerse yourself in colour and nature all year.
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Family-friendly things to do at Winkworth Arboretum
Come out and play at Winkworth Arboretum. Whether you’re joining in with outdoor activities, walking the dog or creating some wild art there’s plenty of fun to be had.
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Walking at Winkworth Arboretum
With 121 acres of woodland to explore in the Surrey Hills AONB, the internationally significant landscape of Winkworth Arboretum is a wonderful place for a stroll year round.
Eating
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Eating and shopping at Winkworth Arboretum
Treat yourself after your visit to the Winkworth Arboretum with a range of mouth-watering snacks, meals and drinks from a café or browse the shop and buy a little something to take home.
Top trails
Trail
Winkworth to Oakhurst wonder walk
This moderate walk connects three very special National Trust places in the pretty West Weald: Winkworth Arboretum, Hydon's Ball and Oakhurst Cottage.
Come on an audio exploration
Explore Winkworth with Arboriculturalist Simon Toomer and Head Gardener, Graham Alderton, with our audio guide. Discover the history of tree species at the arboretum as you are led though the woodland, meadows and wetland. Ask as the kiosk for the map that accompanies this guide. Mobile reception is limited at Winkworth Arboretum but our free WIFI is available at in Arbor Tearoom to download the audio trail in advance.
Upcoming events
Event
Vibrant Nature Photography Exhibition
Head to Winkworth to view the shortlisted images from this year's Nature Photography Competition.
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Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Winkworth Arboretum
Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this May half-term, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series. 23 May to 5 September 2026.
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Guided Walks
Join us for a free guided walk around the Arboretum with one of our very knowledgeable volunteers.
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Forest Bathing
Forest bathing is mindful immersion in woodland environments, engaging senses to reduce stress, restore wellbeing, and deepen connection with nature.
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Summer of Play at Winkworth Arboretum
A Summer of adventure awaits at Winkworth. Let imaginations soar, feet run wild, and creativity come to life
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Winkworth Wild Crafts
Get crafty at Winkworth with a different activity to try every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays.
About Winkworth Arboretum
Winkworth Arboretum was created in the early 20th Century by Dr Wilfrid Fox, a local doctor with a passion for preserving the wooded hillside near his home. Winkworth is perfect for visiting any time of the year as the landscape changes with the seasons. In spring, magnolias, bluebells and azaleas bloom, and in autumn, the trees provide a vibrant, colourful display. Summer visits are perfect for picnics, while winter sees frost cover the landscape. Dogs on leads are welcome all year round.
Dr Fox bequeathed Winkworth Arboretum to the National Trust, and over the past 70 years, we have built up an internationally significant collection of over 1,000 different species of trees and shrubs. The arboretum has been awarded a Level 2 accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Programme, the only global initiative to officially recognise arboreta.
History
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The history of Winkworth Arboretum
Discover how Winkworth Arboretum came to be and find out about the man whose forward-thinking vision is responsible for the sweeping swathes of colour you see today.
Our work
A new visitor centre for Winkworth Arboretum
See our plans to create a new visitor centre at Winkworth Arboretum which will mean visitors can enjoy this special place throughout the year. Visitors will be able to enjoy a brand café with indoor and outside seating, a shop, new toilets including a Changing Places facility, a visitor reception and new car park with EV charging points.
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Recognition of Winkworth Arboretum expertise
Winkworth has been accredited by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Programme, which recognises professional standards in development, capacity and professionalism.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Winkworth Arboretum
Interested in getting involved at Winkworth Arboretum? Find out about becoming a volunteer at this special place.
