Winkworth Arboretum

Important notice -

We’ve re-opened Winkworth. You'll need to book in advance - check What’s On to book. You'll be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

The arboretum and car park at Winkworth will reopen from 8 June and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3pm the day ​before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing ​tickets every Friday.​ Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. ​We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Winkworth Arboretum (6 July - 12 July)

Sun 12 Jul 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Winkworth Arboretum.

Timed entry to Winkworth Arboretum (13 July - 19 July)

Mon 13 Jul 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Winkworth Arboretum.
The wetland at Winkworth Arboretum

Visiting Winkworth: what you need to know  

We've reopened Winkworth and it's so exciting to be able to welcome visitors again! Find out all about your visit here.

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Things to see and do

Winkworth fairy door trail

Fairy door trail 

Take part in our fairy door trail, spotting tiny magical wooden doors hidden around the Arboretum.

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.

How to make a fairy door

Activities to do from home  

Read on for a whole host of activities and ideas to bring a little slice of Winkworth into your front room.

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Eating and shopping

Cup of coffee

Tea-room reopening  

Our tea-room has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you will support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Bring some character to your garden with our range of garden decor, available on the online shop

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 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this 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.

Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Dedicate a donation 

You can continue to support Winkworth by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, your donation will help us continue to care for Winkworth.

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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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