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

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

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.

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

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

Gardens and parkland in Surrey

Two children peer through a summer play installation

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

There’s loads of new family fun laid on, with the National Trust’s Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Jam-packed with playful experiences and drop-in activities, all set against the backdrop of the Trust’s historic houses and beautiful gardens. Let imaginations run wild.

Summer of Play at Polesden Lacey

Spend long summer days enjoying games and activities in Crab Apple Orchard. Ride on mini tractors in the Tiny Explorer toddler zone, play at the bean bag toss, or try a game of Ranger-versus-Gardener top trumps. All inspired by the work carried out by the rangers and gardeners who look after Polesden Lacey's outside spaces. Let off steam clambering over hay bales. Or climb, swing and slide at the natural play area. 19 July to 3 Sept.

Child drawing on a chalk board at Summer of Play

Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park

With plenty of open spaces to explore, a natural play area in Great Wix Wood and resident donkeys, there’s lots to discover at Hatchlands Park. For this year’s Summer of Play challenge friends and family to games and sports, choose your dressing up costume, put on a show on the outdoor stage, and enjoy creative and sensory play. Have fun scarecrow spotting - see how many you can find dotted around the parkland, 23 July – 3 Sept.

Moomins at Claremont Landscape Garden

Take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley, with a family trail in the garden meeting characters from the Moomin stories. Pick up a Moomin trail sheet and receive Moomin stickers when you find all the characters. 26 July to 31 August.

Winkworth Arboretum

There’s Pirate Play for families at Winkworth Arboretum from 19 Aug to 5 Sept. Pick up your treasure map from the kiosk and head on over to the pirate ship in the play area to search for the missing gold. Get hooked on some fun-filled games and activities amidst the trees and let your imagination run wild on a swash-buckling adventure.