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Winkworth Arboretum
A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season
Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD
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Important notice
You no longer need to book to visit. Our telephones remain out of order, please email to get in touch. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Opening times for 2 December 2023
Asset Opening time Arboretum 10:00 - 16:00 Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30 Book a visitFrom 1 November to 29 February, please note last admission to the arboretum is 3pm and the Arbor Tea Room closes at 3.30pm.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £13.20 £12.00 Child £6.60 £6.00 Family £33.00 £30.00 Family, one adult £19.80 £18.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Audio guide
Listeners can explore Winkworth with arboriculturist Simon Toomer and Head Gardener Graham Alderton who’ll help you discover the history and tree species at the arboretum. The Winkworth Audio Guide: All About Trees is available to download from https://audioboom.com/ Please copy this link into your browser and search for Winkworth.
Kiosk
Check-in at the welcome kiosk on arrival, located by the car park. Due to the steep slopes and lake at the Arboretum, we ask visitors not to bring children's bikes, scooters or ball games.
Car park
Due to the construction of a new visitor centre at Winkworth, there is reduced parking capacity. At weekends and holidays, the car park may be full. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Tea room
The Arbor tea-room is open daily from 10am serving hot and cold drinks, sweet treats and light lunches. Only outdoor seating available.
Dogs
Dogs on short leads welcome in the arboretum all year round.
Toilet
Located behind welcome kiosk, including an accessible toilet.
Guided tour
Join our expert volunteer guides for a splendid free walk around the Arboretum. Every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm and every last Friday of the month at 11am. No need to book, just meet at the kiosk 5 mins before the start. Normal admission applies.
Mobility car parking in main car park. Adapted toilet close to tearoom (radar key available from kiosk). Grounds are partly accessible; steep slopes throughout.
Accessible route and/or map
Grounds are partly accessible; steep slopes throughout. Map of accessible route available. Please note, the accessible route has a camber in places and isn’t smoothly paved. It’s hard surfaced with hoggin, a mixture of sand, clay and stone which can become wet and slippery when the weather is bad.
Induction loop
An induction loop is available at the reception desk.
Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet situated approximately 30 metres from the entrance kiosk.
Seating available
Wooden benches located at various places throughout the arboretum. Seating with tables and chairs and picnic benches available outside the tea-room.
Designated parking
There are 8 designated spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park. These are approximately 100 metres from the main entrance kiosk. For visitors with restricted mobility there is a carpark in the lower Arboretum which can be accessed by RADAR key. All visitors using this facility should advise the kiosk on 014832 08477 in advance of visit.
Steps/uneven terrain
The pathways around the arboretum can be uneven and steep in places with steep steps.
By road
The Arboretum is located near Hascombe, on the east side of the B2130. Please avoid arriving before we open at 10am, as the entrance to the Arboretum is on a narrow lane and queues of cars cause access problems for our neighbours.
By train
Godalming train station is 2 miles from the Arboretum. Please note that the roads from the train station are narrow and do not have pavements. The bus stop for the arboretum is a short walk into Godalming town centre
National Rail 2 for 1 Offer
If you visit by train, you can take advantage of the National Rail 2for1 entry offer. A great opportunity if you're not currently a member of the National Trust (where entry is already free).
How to get claim 2 for 1 entry?
- Visit the National Rail Days Out website here.
- Fill in the journey details and your personal details.
- Download and print out the voucher.
- Travel by train.
- Present your voucher and tickets at the Kiosk.
By bus
Winkworth Arboretum can be accessed using the no42 bus service (Mon - Sat only) which stops outside the entrance. See bus timetable here.
By bicycle
Planning your visit
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Family-friendly things to do at Winkworth Arboretum
Come out and play at Winkworth Arboretum. Whether you’re joining in with outdoor activities, walking the dog or creating some wild art there’s plenty of fun to be had.
A new visitor centre for Winkworth Arboretum
Over the summer months there will be reduced car parking capacity due to building works taking place on our new Visitor Centre. Whilst we do not anticipate that this will impact your visit, please note the guidance here.
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Visiting Winkworth Arboretum with your dog
Winkworth Arboretum is a three pawprint rated place. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome to explore Winkworth at any time of year. Find out more about bringing your four-legged friend with you when you visit.
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Group visits to Winkworth Arboretum
Share your love of nature and woodland by arranging a group visit or guided tour to Winkworth Arboretum, with its historical woodland, beautiful plants and impressive scenery.
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Highlights
Arboretum
A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season through Dr Wilfrid Fox's visionary tree collection. Lake, boathouse and ancient woodland.
Arbor Tearoom
Tearoom serving a range of hot and cold drinks, lunches and snacks.
Play area
The Tree Adventure play area is made made using oak trees from the Arboretum and complete with a climbing wall, firefighter's pole, rope tunnel and ladders.
Spotlight events
Winkworth's Winter Welly Wander
Bring the family out for a winter stroll and burn off that excess energy on our Winter Welly Wander. Pick up a trail sheet and play a range of welly-based games that will get everyone rosy-cheeked and smiling. Ask at the welcome kiosk when you arrive. Saturday 16 December – Wednesday 3 January. 10am - 3pm. £2 per child plus normal admission.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Winkworth Arboretum
Follow winding footpaths and stumble upon hidden glades and wetlands at Winkworth Arboretum. With more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, immerse yourself in colour and nature all year.
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Family-friendly things to do at Winkworth Arboretum
Come out and play at Winkworth Arboretum. Whether you’re joining in with outdoor activities, walking the dog or creating some wild art there’s plenty of fun to be had.
Activity
Walking at Winkworth Arboretum
With 121 acres of woodland to explore in the Surrey Hills AONB, the internationally significant landscape of Winkworth Arboretum is a wonderful place for a stroll year round.
Eating
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Eating at Winkworth Arboretum
Rest and refuel with a warm welcome in the tearoom at Winkworth Arboretum, serving locally sourced light refreshments and fresh bakes.
Top trails
Trail
Winkworth to Oakhurst wonder walk
This moderate walk connects three very special National Trust places in the pretty West Weald: Winkworth Arboretum, Hydon's Ball and Oakhurst Cottage.
Upcoming events
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Guided Walks
Join us for a free guided walk around the Arboretum with one of our very knowledgeable volunteers.
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Winkworth Winter Welly Wander
Visit Winkworth this Winter for fun-filled welly wander around the arboretum.
About Winkworth Arboretum
Winkworth Arboretum was created in the early 20th Century by Dr Wilfrid Fox, a local doctor with a passion for preserving the wooded hillside near his home. Winkworth is perfect for visiting any time of the year as the landscape changes with the seasons. In spring magnolia, bluebells and azaleas bloom, and in autumn the trees provide a vibrant colour display. Summer visits are perfect for picnics, while winter sees frost cover the landscape of the arboretum. Dogs on leads are welcome all year round.
Dr Fox bequeathed Winkworth Arboretum to the National Trust, and over the past 70 years we have built up an internationally significant collection of over 1,000 different species of trees and shrubs. The arboretum has been awarded a Level 2 accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Programme, the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta.
History
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The history of Winkworth Arboretum
Discover how Winkworth Arboretum came to be and find out about the man whose forward-thinking vision is responsible for the sweeping swathes of colour you see today.
Our work
A new visitor centre for Winkworth Arboretum
See our plans to create a new visitor centre at Winkworth Arboretum which will mean visitors can enjoy this special place throughout the year. Visitors will be able to enjoy a brand café with indoor and outside seating, a shop, new toilets including a Changing Places facility, a visitor reception and new car park with EV charging points.
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Recognition of Winkworth Arboretum expertise
Winkworth has been accredited by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Programme, which recognises professional standards in development, capacity and professionalism.
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Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Winkworth Arboretum.