10 fantastic attractions in Surrey

Surrey has an abundance of truly fantastic attractions to visit.  Sometimes, there isn't enough time to fit everything in.    Here we list 10  "must-see" attractions which simply cannot be missed when visiting Surrey.

Polesden Lacey
Nr Dorking RH5 6BD

Image: National Trust Polesden Lacey - credit Eddie Hyde

One of the most populuar of the National Trust's properties in Surrey.  Polesden Lacey is a beautiful Edwardian mansion, set in a spectacular parklands.  The gardens offer glorious views across the Surrey Hills and inside yur can marvel at the Gold Saloon designed to impress.

Denbies Wine Estate
London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA

Image: Denbies Wine Tour - Denbies Wine Estate

Visit Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking and take a tour of this award winning working winery and learn about the process of wine making, before finishing in the wine cellars with three specially selected Surrey wines.

Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN

Image: The Flightshed at Brooklands Museum

Discover the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation  as well at the remarkable collection of historic London buses at one site.

Virginia Water Lake
Virginia Water, GU25 4QF

Image: Virginia Water - Windsor Great Park

Enjoy a leisurely lakeside stroll passing roman ruins, a decorative waterfall and a 100 ft totem pole.

RHS Wisley Gardens
Wisley Lane, Wisley GU23 6QB

Image: View of the Lab and Canal in summer at RHS Garden Wisley ©RHS, Clive Nichols

This world famous garden has a collection of plants that have been developing for more than 100 years and there is always something new to see, any time of year.

Watts Gallery - Artists' Village
Compton, near Guildford GU3 1DQ

Image: Watts Gallery

A unique art gallery and heritage site is the legacy of the great Victorian artist George Frederic Watts and renowned designer Mary Watts.

Grayshott Pottery
Graysott, near Hindhead GU26 6LR

Image: Grayshott Pottery

One of the few remaining working potteries in southern England!

Loseley Park (Open seasonally)
Guildford GU3 1HS

Image: Loseley Park

Loseley Park has been home to the More-Molyneux family for 500 years. Sir William More, a direct ancestor built the house in 1562 at the request of Queen Elizabeth I and today it features many fine works of art including paintings, tapestries and furniture from the 17th century.

Birdworld
Holt Pound, Farnham, GU10 4LD

Image: Bird displays at Birdworld

One of the largest bird parks in the United Kingdom where visitors can admire over 1000 birds and 180 species from around the world as well as take part in educational feeding sessions throughout the day.

Box Hill
Box Hill Road, Tadworth KT20 7LB

Image: National Trust Box Hill - image credit John Millar

Venue for part of the Olympic road cycling race, this area is a perfect place to discover a family walk and enjoy breathtaking views.

Learn more about what to see and do in Surrey, take a look at our things to do in Surrey page.

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