Surrey

Runnymede and Ankerwycke

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

Windsor Road, near Old Windsor, Surrey, SL4 2JL (SatNav: TW20 0AE)

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Sun rising through the trees with Magna Carta Memorial in foreground

Opening times for 17 January 2025
Asset Opening time
Countryside Dawn - Dusk
Memorials car park 09:00 - 17:00
Riverside car park Closed
Tea-room 09:00 - 16:00
Last entry to car parks is 1 hour before closing. The riverside car park is weather-dependent and mostly closed in autumn and winter, please use the Memorials car park in the first instance. The tearoom offers a take-away service 30 minutes before closing. Help us look after Runnymede by not lighting fires or barbecues. Camping & overnight stays are not allowed.
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Audio guide
Scan the QR codes on the information boards on your walk or search the National Trust website for Runnymede in sound and ankerwycke-in-sound.
Dogs allowed
Runnymede and Ankerwycke is a three pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome in the countryside at Runnymede and Ankerwycke. As a sign of respect, when around the memorials please keep dogs on a short lead. In areas where dogs can be off-lead, they must be kept under close control. Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the Magna Carta tea-room.
Bookshop
A small secondhand bookshop is located in the Magna Carta tea-room.
Picnic area
Picnic tables are located by the Magna Carta Tearoom and by the North Lodge across the road from the tearoom.
Car park
Free for National Trust members and Blue Badge Holders. Please remember to scan your membership card. Car parking charges apply for non-members. Coach parking is £5 for the first hour and £10 for more than one hour. Educational trips park for free. Please email runnymede@nationaltrust.org.uk. See opening times for more information.
Tea-room
Open daily serving sandwiches, pasties and sausage rolls, cakes and scones, and hot and cold drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. Highchairs and bottle-warming facilities are available. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Take away service only 30-mins before closing.
Cycle parking
Bike racks are located in the Memorials car park
Toilet
Toilets can be found at the rear of the Magna Carta tea-room.
Blue Badge parking. Adapted toilets with level access. Riverside and memorials paths are accessible though subject to flooding in winter months.
Click here to view the full AccessAble guide for Runnymede and Ankerwycke.
Accessible route and/or map
Two accessible paths run from the Memorials car park to the Writ in Water and from the North Lodge (across the road) alongside the River Thames to Runnymede Pleasure Ground.
Level access to food outlet
Level access can be found at the rear of the Magna Carta tea-room via the Memorials car park.
Accessible toilet
An accessible toilet can be found in the Magna Carta tea-room.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Runnymede is located on the A308. The nearest motorway access is Junction 13 of the M25.
Parking: Pay-and-display car parks either side of the A308 (free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders). Disabled parking spaces are available in the Memorials car park. Car parks are open all year. Last entry is one hour before closing (see opening times). The Riverside car park is weather-dependent so parking is limited in autumn and winter.
Sat Nav: Sat Nav: Use postcode TW20 0AE or type in "National Trust Runnymede". For other GPS options use SL4 2JL. What3words location: agree.fault.skips
On foot
We're on the Thames Path, National Trail for 1¼ miles.
By train
Our Coopers Hill Woods entrance is approximately 0.6 miles (1km) from Egham train station via the Egham to Runnymede Countryside Circular Walk. Alternatively, take the First 8 bus route from the station.
Travelling from Heathrow: Take the Underground from Terminal 1-3 to Hatton Cross, connect with the 490 bus to Feltham, then take the National Rail service to Egham.
To plan a train journey please use the National Rail journey planner.
By bus
Runnymede can be reached by the No8 First bus service from both Windsor Town Centre and Egham.
The nearest stop is the Bells of Ouzeley, Old Windsor.
After a short walk along the Thames Path, you will arrive at our Lutyens Lodges.
Visitor information is available for our tea room in the South Lodge on the opposite side of the road to the river.
By bicycle
We're on the Thames Path, National Trail for 1¼ miles.
Cycle racks are available in the Magna Carta car park, beside the tea-room.
Plan your route to Runnymede and Ankerwycke using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
By bicycle - more information
By ferry
The French Brothers ferry from Windsor stops at Runnymede.
Ankerwycke
By car: Exit junction 13 from M25 onto A30. At the roundabout junction with M25, take the 1st exit (from south) or 3rd exit (from north) toward Wraysbury/B376. Follow the road for about a mile and Magna Carta Lane is on the left just before the Wraysbury 30 mph zone. Go down Magna Carta Lane for 100 yards to turning area with a notice board. This is the main entrance point to the site. Please note parking is limited. Please do not park on any of the verges.
For sat nav: TW19 5AD. Be wary of Sat Nav, as this may take you down the wrong lane to Thatch Lodge Lane; Magna Carta Lane is the next left after this.
Train: Half hour walk from Wraysbury Station, Windsor/Waterloo line. Leave the station via Station Road and continue into Staines Road B376. Magna Carta Lane on right.
Bus: Route 60/61, Eton Wick to Heathrow Terminal 5. Alight at Staines Road between Hythe End and Wraysbury and walk to Magna Carta Lane.

Opening times for 17 January 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Memorials car park	09:00 - 17:00
Riverside car park	Closed
Tea-room	09:00 - 16:00

Visitors buying a pot of tea in the Magna Carta tea-room at Runnymede and Ankerwycke, Surrey

The Magna Tea-room is getting a facelift.

Please note that the Magna Carta will be closed on from Tues 21-Thur 23 Jan and Mon 27-Tue 28 Jan whilst it undergoes some redecoration. It will be open for a takeaway service only on 29 January. Our toilets remain open throughout this period. The redecoration will see new artworks celebrating the figures who played pivotal roles in preserving Runnymede and contributed to its historic significance.

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We're introducing dog-free zones in our tea-room

From 1 Feb, there will be designated dog-free and dog-friendly areas at our tea-room. This change is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring all our guests feel comfortable and welcome. Our dog-free area will be the perfect spot for those with allergies, phobias or simply a preference for a quieter atmosphere. Our dog-friendly area will have water bowls and a space for your pets to relax while enjoying a coffee.

Two people, one wearing a baby in a carrier, attach rope to their dogs' harnesses in a grassy area with trees at Runnymede, Surrey

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Parent and young child exploring the Jurors chairs at Runnymede

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Group visits to Runnymede and Ankerwycke

Find out all about bringing your group to this peaceful riverside estate that’s home to open meadows and a variety of wildlife. Look out for notable memorials, art installations and the National Trust's oldest tree.

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Runnymede and Ankerwycke Map

Map with walking routes and points of interest

Visitors walking along the banks of the River Thames at Runnymede alongside a moored boat.

Boat Mooring

Boats are welcome to moor along the riverside at Runnymede. Mooring fees are £3 for up to 2 hours, £6 for up to 6 hours, or £9 for up to 24 hours. Seasonal mooring tickets are £40 allowing you to moor for up to 20 days per year (7 consecutive days max). Mooring fees can paid at the Magna Carta Tearoom, estate office, or by asking a member of staff. You can also pay online via the PayByPhone website using the code 806412. Seasonal tickets cannot be purchased online.

Fishing

Fishing fees are £6/day or £35/year (12 years and up). £2.50/day or £12/year (under 12 years). Fishing tickets can be purchased at the Magna Carta Tea-rooms, estate office or ask a member of staff. You can also pay online via the PayByPhone website using the code 806411 for adults and 806413 for children. Please note seasonal tickets cannot be purchased via PayByPhone. No fishing between 15 March - 15 June.