View of the garden at Polesden Lacey through ornate metal gates | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Gardens and parkland in Surrey

Discover frost covered topiary, winding garden paths and fragrant, winter-flowering plants in our gardens in Surrey. Wrap up warm and come out for an uplifting winter stroll at Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Claremont Landscape Garden and Winkworth Arboretum.

Polesden Lacey

The formal gardens at Polesden Lacey take on a quiet charm in winter, with their stone walls and topiary. While the views from the south lawn are glorious in the winter light. There are plenty of walks to try on the wider estate. In January and February an early show of snowdrops meanders down both sides of Lime Walk. The Winter Garden is a beautiful place to find snowdrops and yellow winter aconites, among the delicately flowering Persian Ironwood trees.

Winkworth Arboretum

Laced with frost and dotted with unusual winter blooms, Winkworth Arboretum becomes a secret haven during the colder months. Wrap up warm and discover 149 acres of understated tranquility in this fascinating wintry woodland. In January and February look out for patches of cheery snowdrops and rare varieties of flowering witch hazel trees.

Claremont Landscape Garden

Shake off the winter gloom with an invigorating walk around Claremont's historic royal landscape. Say hello to the waterfowl braving the cold, admire the huge eighteenth-century grass amphitheatre and warm up with a slice of delicious cake and coffee. It's a lovely place for a romantic walk.

Hatchlands Park

With waymarked walks to suit all abilities, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the parkland at Hatchlands this winter. Get your boots on, grab the kids or the dog, and head to Hatchlands to blow the cobwebs away. Open every day of the year, we’ve got great waymarked walks for you to follow or just pick up a map and find your own path.