Surrey

Winkworth Arboretum

A landscape arboretum reflecting the colours of each changing season

Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD

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A misty winter's day view over the lake at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

Opening times for 23 December 2024
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Arboretum 10:00 - 16:00
Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
You do not need to pre-book your visit to Winkworth. Last entry is one hour before closing. Car parks locked at closing.
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Free entry for National Trust members. Please note that all members must bring their individually named membership cards. At this time we are unable to accept third-party apps or pictures of your card.

Child tickets are for those ages 5-17 years. Children 4 years and younger can visit for free.

You do not need to pre-book your visit to Winkworth.

Admission (from 1 Mar 24)
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £14.30 £13.00
Child £7.20 £6.50
Family £35.80 £32.50
1 Adult, 2 Children £21.50 £19.50
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Audio guide
Listeners can explore Winkworth with arboriculturist Simon Toomer and Head Gardener Graham Alderton who’ll help you discover the history and tree species at the arboretum. The Winkworth Audio Guide: All About Trees is available to download from https://audioboom.com/ Please copy this link into your browser and search for Winkworth.
Kiosk
Check-in at the welcome kiosk on arrival, located by the car park. Due to the steep slopes and lake at the Arboretum, we ask visitors not to bring children's bikes, scooters or ball games.
Car park
Due to the construction of a new visitor centre at Winkworth, there is reduced parking capacity. At weekends and holidays, the car park may be full. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Tea-room
The Arbor tea-room is open daily from 10am serving hot and cold drinks, sweet treats and light lunches. Only outdoor seating available.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on short leads welcome in the arboretum all year round.
Toilet
Located behind welcome kiosk, including an accessible toilet.
Guided tour
Join our expert volunteer guides 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. No need to book, just meet at the kiosk 5 mins before the start. Normal admission applies.
Mobility car parking in main car park. Adapted toilet close to tearoom (radar key available from kiosk). Grounds are partly accessible; steep slopes throughout.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Winkworth Arboretum
Accessible route and/or map
Grounds are partly accessible; steep slopes throughout. Map of accessible route available. Please note, the accessible route has a camber in places and isn’t smoothly paved. It’s hard surfaced with hoggin, a mixture of sand, clay and stone which can become wet and slippery when the weather is bad.
Induction loop
An induction loop is available at the reception desk.
Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet situated approximately 30 metres from the entrance kiosk.
Seating available
Wooden benches located at various places throughout the arboretum. Seating with tables and chairs and picnic benches available outside the tea-room.
Designated parking
There are 8 designated spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park. These are approximately 100 metres from the main entrance kiosk. For visitors with restricted mobility there is a carpark in the lower Arboretum which can be accessed by RADAR key. All visitors using this facility should advise the kiosk on 014832 08477 in advance of visit.
Steps/uneven terrain
The pathways around the arboretum can be uneven and steep in places with steep steps.
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By road
The Arboretum is located near Hascombe, on the east side of the B2130. Please do not arrive before we open at 10am, as the entrance to the Arboretum is on a narrow lane. Queuing vehicles cause safey issues on the fast road and access problems for our neighbours.
On foot
Please do not walk on the main road to the arboretum, there are no pavements or footpaths to get here. This is a fast, narrow road and walking is unsafe. Please use a bus or taxi for your visit instead.
By train
Godalming train station is 2 miles from the Arboretum. Please note that the roads from the train station do not have pavements and are unsuitable for pedestrians. The No.42 bus for the arboretum is a short walk away in Godalming town centre.
 
National Rail 2 for 1 Offer

If you visit by train, you can take advantage of the National Rail 2for1 entry offer. A great opportunity if you're not currently a member of the National Trust (where entry is already free).

How to get claim 2 for 1 entry?

Visit the National Rail Days Out website here.

Fill in the journey details and your personal details.

Download and print out the voucher.

Travel by train.

Present your voucher and tickets at the Kiosk.

By bus
Winkworth Arboretum can be accessed using the No.42 bus service which stops outside the entrance. The bus operates Monday - Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Please check for return bus times to Godalming. See bus timetable here.
By bicycle
Plan your route to Winkworth Arboretum 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
Taxi
Taxis are available from Godalming train station and high street. A taxi from Godalming station costs approximately £12.00. Please be aware, phone signal is limited, so please book your return taxi in advance. Uber is not available in Waverley Borough.

Opening times for 23 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Arboretum	10:00 - 16:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 15:30

Admission (from 1 Mar 24)
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£14.30	£13.00
Child	£7.20	£6.50
Family	£35.80	£32.50
1 Adult, 2 Children	£21.50	£19.50

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Shaun the Sheep – Find the Flock: Sat 23 Nov – Sun 19 Jan

Get ready for a baa-rilliant winter adventure at Winkworth Arboretum this festive season. We’ve teamed up with Wild In Art, to bring Aardman’s mischievous Shaun the Sheep to life with a Christmas trail around the Arboretum. Come and find twelve super-sized Shaun sculptures, each uniquely designed and decorated by talented artists. With fun games, children's carousel, engaging activities and delicious winter treats from the tearoom, a visit to Winkworth Arboretum this Christmas will be an unforgettable day out for all ages. Free with normal entry.

Winkworth Arboretum new visitor centre artists impression

New visitor facilities at Winkworth Arboretum

Winkworth Arboretum was created over 80 years ago as a glorious celebration of trees. It was the creation of local physician and horticulturalist Dr Wilfrid Fox in the 1930s and has been in the complete care of the National Trust since 1988. The construction of the new visitor centre here is delayed but we're working behind the scenes to get it moving again. It is now expected to open in 2025.

A white dog on the lead at Calke Abbey with the legs of two people behind

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