Family-friendly places to visit in Surrey

Discover the best places to visit with your family around Surrey this winter, including Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Claremont Landscape Garden, Winkworth Arboretum and more. Find the best family trails, natural play areas and café stops, to make the most of the season.

Polesdenopoly at Polesden Lacey

Explore the grounds of Polesden Lacey during February half-term by taking part in a fun family trail inspired by a well-known board game. Follow the interactive trail to see how much of Polesden Lacey you can 'own' by the end of the game. Earn Polesden pounds by completing fun activities and buy your favourite sites. 12 to 22 Feb.

Family walking in the gardens at Polesden Lacey with trees in the background.

Nature spotting at Hatchlands Park

Explore the parkland with a free nature spotting guide at Hatchlands Park. Clamber in the natural play area at Wizard Wix's Willow Warren and say hello to donkeys Callum and Morris. 14 to 22 Feb.

A mother and father holding hands with their child and swinging them in the air, while they all laugh

Brass rubbing tree trail at Winkworth Arboretum

Pick up our brass rubbing sheet from the kiosk and head out into the Arboretum and discover some of Winkworth's most special trees. Visit the Tree Adventure natural play area, where children can scramble through the rope tunnel, scale the climbing wall, and tackle the web walk. 14 to 22 Feb.

Children climbling on robe bridge with parent and sibling looking on

Tree Tales trail at Claremont Landscape Garden

Find the Tree Tales trail at Claremont. Pick up a trail sheet and follow the clues to find some of our most well-loved trees, each with its own story to share. From ancient favourites to quirky characters, children will uncover fun facts, surprising secrets and the stories hidden among Claremont's branches and roots. 14 to 22 Feb.

A family walking through the garden at Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey surrounded by purple rhododendron flowers

'Hop into the wild’ family trail at Polesden Lacey

At Polesden Lacey from 16 February to 15 March, the National Trust is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in cinemas 6 March. Discover the ‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, with storytelling and outdoor play. Ages 6-11.

Celebrate Easter in springtime gardens near you, where activity‑packed trails deliver plenty of fun and adventure for all ages.

Easter trail at Polesden Lacey

21 March to 14 April, 10am to 3pm Griswald the Griffin invites families to join him on a spring fete themed trail in the beautiful estate this Easter. Pop on some bunny ears, hop around the activities and collect a chocolate egg at the end.

A family explores the daffodils at Polesden Lacey. Two children are running up a grassy path leading between carpets of daffodils in bloom while their parents walk behind them.

Easter egg hunt at Hatchlands Park

28 March – 12 April, 10am – 4pm Enjoy challenging friends and family on the games and activities along a spring trail through the parkland this Easter holiday. Complete ten eggciting egg-themed challenges and collect a chocolate egg at the end.

Young boy running along a grass path through a field of daffodils

Easter egg hunt at Winkworth Arboretum

21 March – 12 April, 10am – 4.30pm Whose team will you be on this Easter at Winkworth…the bunnies or the ducks? Pick a side and then challenge friends and family to ten activities on the Easter adventure trail.

Child with an Easter trail sheet and spring flowers

Easter egg hunt at Box Hill

25 March – 12 April This Easter follow the adventure trail at Box Hill through natural play areas, taking on different challenges along the way. After all that fresh air and activity, collect a well-deserved chocolate egg on completion.

Family, play trail, Box Hill play, Surrey, family walk

Egg rolling at Box Hill

3 April – 6 April, 10am – 3pm Hop along to Box Hill to test your egg rolling skills in this grand old tradition on the big hill. There’s even a prize for the best decorated egg!

A family enjoying a picnic near the top of Box Hill, with a view of the downs in the background

Easter egg hunt at Claremont Landscape Garden

21 March – 12 April, 10am – 4pm The show must go on at Claremont’s Great Victorian Circus Easter Trail. Bunny the Showman has lost his show programme and he needs your help to track down 10 circus performers and complete fun activities. Along the way, children can spot hidden Easter eggs to reveal a secret password and claim a chocolate prize at the end.

Family walking through Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

Polesden Lacey's play area

Kestrel Corner is a natural play area made using wood from the Polesden Lacey estate. Enjoy the swings, tunnels and giant nests as you embrace your inner animal and get closer to nature.

A child playing on a rope at the 'Kestrel Corner' play area at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Hatchlands Park

The parkland at Hatchlands is perfect for family walks. Visit the natural adventure area in Great Wix Wood and get to grips with the balance beams, tree house and bug burrow. Plus the Kitchen cafe is the perfect stop off for hot chocolate and cake.

Winkworth Arboretum

The Tree Adventure is a wonderful wooden structure at Winkworth Arboretum. It takes its inspiration from the natural environment, fitting into the woodland in an organic way. Come and have a clamber and stop for a hot chocolate at the cafe.

Claremont Landscape Garden

Queen Victoria used to play at Claremont as a child and now so can you. The play area has scaled-down versions of Claremont’s garden features - explore the pavilion, glide down the slide and scale the ladders and climbing wall. Badger’s Basecamp is a hidden woodland area that’s perfect for older children to explore, with tunnels and hidden holes to discover and crawl through.

Box Hill

Enjoy the Natural Play Trail: a two-mile level walk with a chance to play in the woods, with lots of trees and structures to climb on.

A family playing outside at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl

Along the Hindhead trail you and the kids can try birdwatching, catching falling leaves, den building, bug hunting, climbing a big hill and creating some impressive wild art. Then warm up with a hot chocolate in the cafe after your walk.