History and Heritage

Surrey is a treasure trove of history waiting to be discovered.

Visit Stane Street, the Roman Road visible at Mickleham, following part of the A24 or walk to the iron age fort at Holmbury Hill. Go back in time to the signing of the great charter, the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215 or picnic amongst the early English monastic ruins at Waverley Abbey.

For something a little more recent discover the Rural Life Centre, a museum of village life, trades and crafts. Enjoy a walk around the glorious 18th century gardens of Painshill Park or sit in Concorde at Brooklands Museum.

For more information on the history of Surrey and its towns and villages visit Surrey History Centre

Farnham Castle

The former residence of the Bishops of Winchester and Guildford, Farnham Castle dates from Norman...
Surrey History Centre

Surrey Heritage at the Surrey History Centre preserves and interprets the county’s written,...
Rural Life Centre

A museum with a comprehensive collection of farm machines, implements, wagons, displays on past...
Guildford Castle

Guildford Castle features 2 model displays, and a viewing platform offering panoramic views of...
The Great Barn - Wanborough

The Great Barn at Wanborough is one of the largest and most important medieval barns in south east...
The National Trust in Surrey

Whether you’d like to discover some interesting stories about our houses and gardens, need a...