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

Denbies Wine Estate

London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA

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

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

RHS Wisley Gardens

Wisley Lane, Wisley GU23 6QB

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

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

Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey, KT8 9AU

Immerse yourself in the greatest and most authentic Tudor experience in the world. Explore the home of Henry VIII, his wives and children, experiencing their public dramas and private lives in the unique world of the Tudor court.

Box Hill

Box Hill Road, Tadworth KT20 7LB

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

Polesden Lacey 

Great Bookham, Nr Dorking RH5 6BD

The former home of socialite Margaret Greville is perched on a chalk ridge offering spectacular views.  The gardens offer something in every season, bursting into life in spring with snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells.  Throughout the summer, the walled Rose Garden and Double Herbaceous Borders are full of colour and fragrance.  Children will love the tree swings and natural play area, or indeed rolling down the South Lawn.

Painshill 

Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JE

Painshill in Cobham, was created between 1783 and 1773, by the Hon. Charles Hamilton. He embarked on two Grand Tours across Europe before acquiring the land at Painshill, his vision was to create 'living paintings' in a new style of magical garden inspired by his travels. The landscapes form living works of art into which Hamilton placed follies for dramatic effect. Largely unchanged it is a fantastic place to wander, picnic and some have even proposed at this beautiful garden.

British Wildlife Centre

(Open every weekend, public holidays and daily during Surrey state school holidays.)
Eastbourne Road, Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF

Is the best place to see and learn about Britiain's own wonderful wildlife.

Winkworth Arboretum

Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD

Managed by the National Trust Winkworth is located between Godalming and Hascombe. The arboretum was founded by Dr Wilfrid Fox, starting in 1938 and continuing through World War 2. He cleared the land and planted it with carefully chosen trees and shrubs for their autumnal appearance. He gave it to the National Trust in 1952. There are over 1000 species of trees as well as large collections of azalea, rhododendron, and holly on slopes leading down to landscaped garden lakes. Getrude Jekyll explored the woods in the early 20th century. 

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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