Winkworth Arboretum
An unfinished masterpiece
Winkworth Arboretum
Facilities and access
Winkworth Arboretum
Overview
An unfinished masterpiece
Created in the early 20th century by Dr Wilfrid Fox, this hillside arboretum has now been maintained by the National Trust for 60 years and has built up an internationally significant collection of more than 1,000 different species of shrubs and trees, many of them rare.
Visit any time of year for a stroll through the personal plant collection of one man, who was passionate about plants. The Collection and setting are too unique to ever disappoint.
There is always something new to see no matter what time of year. The most impressive displays are in spring, with magnolias, bluebells and azaleas in bloom, and in autumn, when the colour of the foliage is stunning.
In the summer it is an ideal place for family days out and picnics, and winter brings the opportunity for a peaceful walk among the hollies and snowdrops.
- Telephone
- +441483208477
- winkwortharboretum@nationaltrust.org.uk
Winkworth Arboretum
How to get here
- Address
- Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- Winkworth Arboretum can be accessed using the 42 bus service, which stops outside the entrance. You may find it helpful to plan your journey using the Travel Smart journey planner.
- By train
- Godalming train station is 2 miles from the Arboretum.
- 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.
- Parking: Parking is free, located approximately 100 metres from the kiosk and tea-room. Overflow parking is available on busy days. The car park is locked at closing time.
Winkworth Arboretum
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.40 | £7.60 |
| Child | £4.20 | £3.80 |
| Family | £21.00 | £19.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £7.20 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £3.60 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Please note...
£1 tea-room voucher for those arriving by public transport (please present valid ticket at kiosk).
Winkworth Arboretum
Opening times
Please note...
Car-park gates locked at closing time. For the safety of our visitors, the arboretum will close at dusk in November, December and January.
Tuesday 26 September
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 27 September
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 28 September
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 29 September
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 30 September
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 1 October
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30
Monday 2 October
- Arboretum 10:00 - 18:00
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:30