Riverside site of the sealing of Magna Carta
Having received support from the Heritage Lottery Fund to transform Runnymede, we now need to raise an additional £300,000 to breath life into our vision and so we've launched the Runnymede Explored appeal.
Seen by many as the birthplace of modern democracy, this picturesque open landscape beside the Thames was witness to King John's historic sealing of the Magna Carta 801 years ago on 15 June 1215.
Today Runnymede is an ideal place to relax outdoors, or to pause and reflect on the history of the struggle for freedom. As well as a monument to the democratic legacy of the Magna Carta, you'll find further memorials to John F. Kennedy and the Commonwealth Air Forces, and a unique installation by artist Hew Locke.
Within easy reach of the M25, this peaceful river scenery is home to rolling hills, open meadows and a variety of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic, take in the views, ride your bike along the riverbank or bring your dog on one of our waymarked countryside walks.
On the other side of the Thames you'll find Ankerwycke, a hidden gem with secrets to discover among the woods and fields. Look out for the ruins of a Benedictine priory and the National Trust's oldest tree, a 2,500-year-old Yew where Henry VIII was rumoured to have courted Anne Boleyn.
We're open all year round, so come and explore a beautiful and important slice of history.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Car park per hour | N/A | £1.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Cars: £1.50 per hour or £7.00 per day
Coaches and minibuses: £5 per hour or £10 per day
Members parking: Free
MOORING
0 – 2 hrs £2.00
2 – 6 hrs £4.00
24hrs/Overnight £7.00
Seasonal* £35.00
LAUNCH** (Suggested Donation) £3.00
*Maximum continuous stay: 1 week unless pre-arranged
** SMALL BOATS (e.g. Kayaks and inflatables) ONLY: No trailer launches
FISHING
No fishing March 15th to June 15th inclusive
Adult £ 5.00 per day
Under-12s £ 2.00 per day
No Night Fishing;
Seasonal: £30 for Adult, £10 for Under-12s
Fees apply to all, including National Trust Members, and will go towards maintenance of the site for your enjoyment.
Permits can be brought from Outdoor Staff and Volunteers, our Riverside Car Park Machine, the National Trust Estate Office or the Magna Carta Tea Room
The Estate Office and Tea Room are housed in the Fairhaven Memorial Lodges, either side of Windsor Road: follow the footpath upstream towards Old Windsor.
