Winkworth Arboretum

Important notice -

We expect to be fully booked most mornings this week and weekend. Please check online if there is any availability before travelling to avoid disappointment. You can check and book via the link below.

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

More about this place

Autumn trees in the meadow at Winkworth

Book your autumn visit here 

Booking is recommended from 27 September – 21 November, both for members and non members, especially at weekends and during half-term when we are extremely busy. This is to manage visitor numbers and make everyone’s visit more enjoyable.

If you do not book in advance we may not be able to accommodate your visit, especially for morning slots, so please do check availability and book before travelling.

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Winkworth Arboretum

Things to see and do

Autumn colour at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Autumn colour at Winkworth  

During autumn the trees burst into a rainbow of colour, with red, gold and yellow shades painting a breathtaking picture across the landscape.

Families at Winkworth Arboretum's Big Camp

Join us for a guided walk

Join expert guides Alan or Peter 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. Extra half term walks: 22nd (11am), 25th (10.30am) and 29th October (11am). No need to book, just meet at the kiosk 5 mins before the start. Normal admission applies.

The Tree Adventure at Winkworth Arboretum

Tree Adventure 

Made made using oak trees from the Arboretum and complete with a climbing wall, fireman's pole, rope tunnel and ladders, the Tree Adventure is the perfect way for children to let off some steam.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Autumn Artists at Winkworth Arboretum

Tue 26 Oct 2021
10:00-14:45
Stop by the boathouse and become an Autumn Arboretum Artist!

Autumn Adventures at Winkworth Arboretum 10th Oct - 31st Oct

Tue 26 Oct 2021
10:00-15:00
Find fallen treasure, Squirrel spot and build a log pile house amongst other fun activities this Autumn at Winkworth Arboretum.

Guided walks at Winkworth Arboretum

Fri 29 Oct 2021
11:00-12:45
Join us for a free guided walk around the Arboretum with one of our very knowledgeable guides. Admission fee applies and pre-booking entrance into the Arboretum is recommended.

Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail at Winkworth Arboretum

Sat 04 Dec 2021
10:00-15:00
This winter, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Winkworth Arboretum on the Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail.
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Winkworth Arboretum

Eating and shopping

Cup of coffee

Tea-room reopening  

Our tea-room has reopened and is serving a range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and tasty lunches, including sandwiches, pasties and sausage rolls. We've got a wide range of Jude's ice creams too, along with cakes, biscuits and flapjacks.

Two mirrors against a brick wall with some plants next to them

Treat yourself 

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop. Your purchases and support enable us to continue to care for the nature, beauty and history we all miss.

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Join or give

Rowe's Flashe Lake in summer at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

We need your support 

Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Give today and together, we can help nature recover, bring people closer to it, and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your continued support.

Family walking in Rowallane Garden, County Down

Experience more with National Trust membership 

Now more than ever, we all need access to nature, fresh air and open spaces. Become a member today and you can explore more than 500 places. What's more, your membership will go towards looking after nature, beauty and history for generations to come.

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Our work

Our Work

Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Restoring Winkworth project 

Read all about our exciting plans for a new visitors centre at Winkworth Arboretum.

Autumn trees in the meadow at Winkworth

International recognition for Winkworth as it achieves Arbnet Level 2 accreditation 

We are delighted to announce that Winkworth has been awarded a Level 2 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Programme.

Rowe's Flashe Lake in summer at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Champion Trees trail 

Compiled by our gardening team this trail will teach you all about our Champion Trees at Winkworth. A wonderful way to explore the Arboretum.

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History

Dr Wilfrid Fox on a bench at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

The growth of an 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.

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Dr Fox's vision 

What prompted Dr Fox to buy the land for the arboretum, and what guided his planting philosophy?

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