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The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a classic landscape garden.
Family-friendly places to visit in Surrey
Bring family and friends on a Christmas adventure at Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Winkworth Arboretum and Claremont Landscape Garden. Kids can get stuck into festive trails and activities while you soak up the historic surroundings and beautiful views. Perfect to escape the lure of screentime.
Looking ahead to Christmas in Sussex
Christmas in Surrey
Christmas sparkle and wonder is just around the corner in Sussex with The Twelve Days of Christmas at Polesden Lacey, The Christmasaurus™ at Hatchlands Park and Elfmas at Claremont Landscape Garden. We can't wait for The Great Christmas Gnome Adventure at Winkworth Arboretum. Then walk it all off with the Family Frost Trail at Box Hill.
The Twelve Days of Christmas at Polesden Lacey
21 Nov – 3 Jan. The Twelve Days of Christmas come to Polesden Lacey this festive season, as the house and grounds fill with lavish displays, sparkling Christmas trees and plenty of fun things to see and do. Outside, follow the children's trail around the grounds and enjoy a range of seasonal activities, amusements and treats.
The Christmasaurus at Hatchlands Park
28 Nov - 3 Jan. Based on Tom Fletcher's best-selling children's book series The Christmasaurus, set off on an interactive trail through the parkland at Hatchlands Park this Christmas, into the magical world of these much-loved stories. Enjoy festive displays in the house and playful puzzles and games along the parkland trail, inspired by scenes from the books.
The Great Christmas Gnome Adventure at Winkworth Arboretum
14 Nov - 3 Jan. This festive season, giant woodland characters have made their home at Winkworth Arboretum. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore and winter traditions, each one has its own distinctive personality and colourful hat. Pick up a trail booklet and set off on an adventure through the arboretum to meet Scottie, Ginger, Stella, Ralph and their friends. Along the way, complete playful challenges, collect embossings and discover the stories behind each character. After your adventure, warm up in the café and browse the shop for scrumptious Christmas presents.
Elfmas at Claremont Landscape Garden
28 Nov - 3 Jan. Have you got what it takes to be an official Christmas Elf? This festive season, enjoy an Elfmas adventure and discover whether you've got the skills and festive spirit needed to become an official Christmas elf. Find your elf name, track down Father Christmas's reindeer, complete elf fitness training and take on some merry challenges. Perfect for anyone looking to add a little festive fun to their visit this Christmas.
Places to play in 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.
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.
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.
