Family-friendly things to do at Winkworth Arboretum

Children climbling on robe bridge with parent and sibling looking on — Get outdoors at Winkworth Arboretum | © Wanda Arden

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.

Planning your family visit

Natural play area with a fireman’s pole, rope tunnel and mini climbing wall.
Baby-changing facilities available
Thank you for not bringing your child's bike, scooter or ball games due to the steep slopes and open water on site.

February half term: Unbe-leaf-able trail

Sat 14 Feb - Sun 22 Feb

There's plenty of fun waiting for families at Winkworth this February half term. Pick up our brass rubbing sheet from the kiosk and head out into the Arboretum and discover some of Winkworth's most special trees. It's a simple fun activity with some fun facts to learn along the way. And don’t forget to visit the Tree Adventure natural play area, where children can scramble through the rope tunnel, scale the climbing wall, and tackle the web walk. Brass rubbing trail is free with normal admission.

A graphic image of some tree trunks with a path meandering through it. A graphic banner on the front saying 'Unbe-leaf-able' trail. — Collect brass rubbings around the arboretum | © National Trust

Easter Egg Hunt at Winkworth Arboretum

Sat 21 Mar - Sun 12 Feb

It’s times to get competitive as the ducks and bunnies battle it out on an Easter trail for all the family. Pick a side and challenge friends and family to ten activities around the Arboretum. The trail takes place between 21 March and 12 April, from 10am-4:30pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful arboretum of Winkworth.

Prices are £3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a chocolate or a vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. Find out more at ra.org.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Join the Easter fun

Family members on an Easter egg hunt at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey — Explore the many trees of Winkworth Arboretum | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

All year round fun in the arboretum

Play area

Winkworth is a great outdoor space in which children can explore nature. Head over to our Tree Adventure area and climb, jump and scramble across our rope tunnel, bridges, mini climbing wall and web walk. It’s built from wood and other natural materials and provides all the inspiration for a great time experiencing the outdoors.

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There are so many opportunities to experience connecting with nature at Winkworth. Why not start with some wild art? At the arboretum you’ll find nature’s materials on hand to start your creation. Or you could try tracking wild animal signs or making friends with a bug? Don’t let rain spoil your day either, as you can go welly wandering. We’ve got the best puddle jumping to be found for miles around.

Tea-room treats

All adventurers get hungry and thirsty, and Winkworth’s tea-room has a range of delicious treats for bold bug hunters and dedicated explorers. There are hot drinks to warm up from the winter chill, while in the summer there are cold drinks and ice creams to cool overheated adventurers. 

Exploring with your dog

A family day out isn’t complete without your canine companions. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome anywhere in the arboretum. They can sit with you in the large seating area outside the tea-room as well, where we offer a bowl of water so they can enjoy a relaxing drink.