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Surrey

The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a classic landscape garden. Discover what there is to see and do in Surrey and plan a day out to remember.

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Top places to visit in Surrey

View of the house at Polesden Lacey in winter and frosty lawns
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Polesden Lacey 

A 1,600-acre estate with elegant gardens, Edwardian house and plenty of room to play

near Dorking, Surrey

Partially open today
View of the exterior of the Georgian house at Hatchlands Park in winter
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Hatchlands Park 

Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house

Guildford, Surrey

Partially open today
View over the lake on a winter's day at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey
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Winkworth Arboretum 

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

Godalming, Surrey

Fully open today
Salomons memorial viewpoint at Box Hill with a family walking in the foreground
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Box Hill 

Panoramic views and outstanding ancient woodland

Tadworth, Surrey

Fully open today
View from top of the grass Amphitheatre at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey. The Amphitheatre was created around 1722 by Charles Bridgeman.
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Claremont Landscape Garden 

This grade 1 listed garden created by the great landscape designers of the 18th century charts the evolution of the English Landscape Garden

Esher, Surrey

Fully open today
Inside the house at Clandon Park, which was devastated by a fire in 2015
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Clandon Park 

Celebrating the many hands who made Clandon

Guildford, Surrey

Sun rising through the trees with Magna Carta Memorial in foreground
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Runnymede and Ankerwycke 

The birthplace of the Magna Carta. History, art and nature on the banks of the River Thames.

near Old Windsor, Surrey

Partially open today
The image features Shaun the Sheep, a popular character from the animated series, wearing a Santa hat. The background is light blue with snowflakes, giving it a festive feel. The text on the image reads, “Shaun the Sheep FIND THE FLOCK at Winkworth Arboretum.”
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Shaun the Sheep™- Find the Flock at Winkworth Arboretum 

23 Nov – 19 Jan. We’ve teamed up with Wild In Art, to bring Aardman’s mischievous Shaun the Sheep™ to life with a winter trail. Find twelve super-sized Shaun sculptures, each uniquely designed and decorated by talented artists. Plus games, carousel rides and delicious tearoom treats.

Places to stay in Surrey

The exterior of Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

Emley Farmhouse 

A charming country retreat on the edges of the South Downs.

The exterior of Polesden Garden Cottage, a regency-style villa in the grounds of the Polesden Lacey estate, Surrey

Polesden Garden Cottage 

You’ll find gorgeous views over the Polesden Lacey estate and elegant interiors in this Regency-style villa.

The exterior of Yew Tree Barn, Surrey

Yew Tree Barn 

A larch-clad barn in a peaceful spot on the Polesden Lacey Estate, with a contemporary interior and lovely views.

Find your local Surrey supporter group

Visitors, wearing hard hats, on a tour of the cellars at Hatchlands Park, Surrey
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Supporter groups in Surrey 

There are eight National Trust supporter groups in Surrey and you can join one to meet like-minded people, make new friends and learn more about the work of the National Trust.

Upcoming events

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Pooch Passport 

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

Pooch passport is back! Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together until 28 February 2025.

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23 Jan to 28 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 26 other dates or times
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Box Hill Guided Hike 

Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey

10km guided walk, taking in all the special parts of Box Hill. Enjoy the unique trail and explore the less visited parts of the hill with our knowledgeable tour guide.

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23 Jan to 22 May 2025
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10:30 to 14:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Friday History Walk 

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey

Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a guided walk at Claremont

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24 Jan to 20 Jun 2025
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Free Friday walks 

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl, Hindhead, Surrey

Join us every Friday for a free guided walk around the Devil’s Punch Bowl and Hindhead Commons..

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24 Jan to 25 Jul 2025
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11:00 to 12:30
+ 26 other dates or times
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Trust 10K run 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.

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26 Jan to 28 Dec 2025
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09:00 to 11:00
+ 11 other dates or times
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Guided Walks 

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Join us for a free guided walk around the Arboretum with one of our very knowledgeable volunteers.

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31 Jan to 27 Jun 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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Volunteer Recruitment Mornings 

Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Surrey

Do you love meeting people? Are you looking for new experiences? Do you want to use your communication skills? Are you always cheerful - even when things get a bit hectic?

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1 Feb to 8 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Bramley circular guided walk 

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Surrey

Will it be sunny, cold or wet? To enjoy a free guided walk, all you have to do is dress for the weather - it's great to be outdoors...

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2 Feb 2025
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10:30 to 15:00
Three adults walking on the grass with a body of water behind them, looking and taking to each other, walking in the 18th-century 'Capability' Brown designed garden at Petworth, West Sussex

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.