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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The East front of Polesden Lacey, Surrey

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Polesden Lacey

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

Sunny exterior view of the garden and red brick house at Hatchlands Park

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Hatchlands Park

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

View across the Bowl in autumn at Winkworth Aboretum, Surrey

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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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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

Conserving and caring for a great house laid bare

Sun rising through the trees with Magna Carta Memorial in foreground

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Runnymede and Ankerwycke

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

Family exploring a tree hollow at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Family-friendly places to visit in Surrey

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

Gardens and parkland 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

Looking for a day out that’ll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

Two children peer through a summer play installation

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Summer of Play at Polesden Lacey

Discover the play hub in Crab Apple Orchard, inspired by the fantastical world of Grizwald the Griffin. Step into a straw-bale castle and let the fun begin with chalkboards, musical instruments and thrones. There’s an enchanted maze and podium, play kitchen and market stall too. 13 July - 8 September 2024.

Family of five walking along gravel path through parkland, with young boy holding two sticks leading the way

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Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park

Bring your little pirates. Find hidden treasure chests, take a walk on the sea-themed spotting trail and play in the hay-bale pirates’ hideout. Plus there’s a dressing-up tent and plenty of games. Have fun with sports on the lawn, from short tennis to football, sack races to space hoppers. 13 July - 1 September 2024.

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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Summer of Play at Box Hill

Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey

Explore the natural play trail in the shady woodland, and enjoy free games and activities at Box Hill this summer.

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Summer of Play

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

This summer we’re creating a hub of play in Crab Apple Orchard, inspired by the fantastical world of Grizwald and Griffins, so there’s bound to be something fun available for the whole family.

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Summer of play at Hindhead

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl, Hindhead, Surrey

Take part in a wide range of free family-friendly summer sport activities.

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Summer of Play

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

Enjoy fun-filled family days out at Claremont this summer.

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Summer of Play

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Where jam- packed fun- filled activities are for all the family across the arboretum.

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Treasure in the park

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

There be treasure in the parkland! Bring out your inner pirate this summer at Hatchlands Park, with trails, treasure and a straw-bale pirates' hideout!