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 exterior of house with blue sky

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Polesden Lacey

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

Girl hula hooping on the lawn at Hatchlands Park

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Hatchlands Park

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

A view of the boathouse at Winkworth from the Azalea Steps with pink blooms of Azaleas in the foreground

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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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Box Hill

Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland

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

Inside the house at Clandon Park, which was devastated by a fire in 2015

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Clandon Park

Celebrating the many hands who made Clandon

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

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Runnymede and Ankerwycke

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

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.

Child drawing on a chalk board at Summer of Play

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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.

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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.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Winkworth Arboretum

Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Hatchlands Park. Wiggle along the trail to spot juicy fruits and tasty snacks before emerging as a beautiful butterfly. Free with usual admission, 19 July to 17 August.

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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.

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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Outdoor yoga at Box Hill

Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey

Enjoy a relaxing and energising yoga session every Sunday in the beautiful surroundings of Box Hill.

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Summer of play at Hindhead Commons

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

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

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Summer of Play at Frensham Little Pond

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Surrey

Enjoy a day at Frensham Little Pond this summer. Try your hand at free games and sports and explore the heathland on a family-friendly trail.

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Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey

Bring the whole family for summer fun and games throughout the school holidays.

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Summer of Play at Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Summer of Play is back at Polesden Lacey! This summer, we’re creating an exciting hub of play in Crab Apple Orchard.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Winkworth Arboretum

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™.

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Moomins

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

26 July to 31 Aug 2025: 10am - 6pm. Claremont invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.