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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.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in Surrey

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

near Dorking, Surrey

Fully open today
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

Guildford, Surrey

Fully open today
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

Godalming, Surrey

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

So much to explore

Tadworth, Surrey

Fully open today
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

Esher, Surrey

Fully open today
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

Guildford, Surrey

Partially open today
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.

near Old Windsor, Surrey

Partially open today

Looking ahead to Christmas

Scenes from a Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey
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A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey 

A Christmas extravaganza inspired by Mrs Greville’s love for entertainment and unforgettable experiences with family and friends. Spread the word with your loved ones and enjoy scenes of a Christmas masquerade ball at Polesden Lacey this winter. Saturday 23 November 2024 – Sunday 5 January 2025.

The image features Shaun the Sheep, a popular character from the animated series, wearing a Santa hat. The background is light blue with snowflakes, giving it a festive feel. The text on the image reads, “Shaun the Sheep FIND THE FLOCK at Winkworth Arboretum.”
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Shaun the Sheep™- Find the Flock at Winkworth Arboretum 

Get ready for a baa-rilliant winter adventure at Winkworth Arboretum this festive season. We’ve teamed up with Wild In Art, to bring to life Aardman’s mischievous Shaun the Sheep™ with a Christmas trail around the Arboretum. Come and find twelve super-sized Shaun sculptures, each uniquely designed and decorated by talented artists. With fun games, children's carousel, engaging activities and delicious winter treats from the tearoom, a visit to Winkworth Arboretum this Christmas will be an unforgettable day out for all ages.

Places to stay in Surrey

The exterior of Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

Emley Farmhouse 

A charming country retreat on the edges of the South Downs.

The exterior of Polesden Garden Cottage, a regency-style villa in the grounds of the Polesden Lacey estate, Surrey

Polesden Garden Cottage 

You’ll find gorgeous views over the Polesden Lacey estate and elegant interiors in this Regency-style villa.

The exterior of Yew Tree Barn, Surrey

Yew Tree Barn 

A larch-clad barn in a peaceful spot on the Polesden Lacey Estate, with a contemporary interior and lovely views.

Find your local Surrey supporter group

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.

Upcoming events

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Polesden Lacey 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Explore a new family trail in the beautiful autumn gardens, 16 September – 3 November.

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14 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
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10:00 to 15:00
+ 20 other dates or times
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Autumn Trail: Autumn Adventures with Grizwald 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Explore the changing season with Grizwald - discover Polesden's trees and join Grizwald in some autumn inspired games.

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14 Oct to 4 Nov 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 21 other dates or times
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Pooch Passport 

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

Pooch passport is back! Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together until 28 February 2025.

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14 Oct 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 99 other dates or times
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The Secret Language of Trees 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Discover the secrets of the woodlands at Polesden Lacey on this ranger-led tour. Taking place every Monday from 19 August until 28 October.

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14 Oct to 28 Oct 2024
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10:45 to 13:00
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The Last Tree and the Art of Nature in collaboration with Luke Adam Hawker 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Join us for a special collaboration with best-selling author and renowned artist Luke Adam Hawker.

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14 Oct to 25 Oct 2024
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 11 other dates or times
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Mrs Greville’s Apartment and Royal Suite Tours 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

This year we have 2 separate tours to visit areas in the house that are not normally open to visitors. However, please note - these tours are SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY.

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14 Oct to 27 Oct 2024
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11:30 to 15:20
+ 13 other dates or times
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Collecting treasure 

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

This summer, explore the Alec Cobbe's quirky and beautiful collection in the house and find out what drew him to the different pieces.

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14 Oct to 15 Oct 2024
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12:00 to 16:00
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Silent Space 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Every Monday afternoon, take a moment to switch off and take in the surroundings in our dedicated Silent Space at Polesden Lacey.

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14 Oct 2024 to 13 Jan 2025
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12:00 to 16:00
+ 13 other dates or times
A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.