Attractions in Surrey

Due to the uncertain nature of the coronavirus developments, we recommend you stay local,  observe social distancing measures and check the attraction's website or social media before visiting.   Do plan your trips carefully though, as most toilet and catering facilities are still closed.  Trips within a short distance of your home are recommended. For guidance please visit our COVID-19 webpage.  

There are hundreds of great attractions to visit in Surrey, all guaranteed to offer a fantastic day out for everyone to enjoy.

Attractions the kids will love

Are you looking to entertain the kids and want some family fun attractions?  Enjoy a fun-filled day out to see and pet farm animals at Bocketts or Godstone Farm , see British wildlife in natural settings at the British Wildlife Centre or book onto a Junior Animal Keeper Experience at Merrist Wood and spend the day learning how to look after all the different species of animals.

During the summer, a trip to the unusually preserved 1930’s Guildford Lido is a great day out for all the family. For all year round fun try the Guildford Spectrum, within indoor pool complex, Olympic sized ice skating rink and bowling alleys. There are also good leisure centres to entertain the children in all the major towns.  Enjoy exciting treetop adventures at Go Ape or Wild Wood Adventure.  

Attractions for all to enjoy

Discover the county's rich heritage and history with a visit to one of our historic houses, each offering a unique glimpse of life in Surrey over the years. Surrey has been the play ground of Kings for centuries and so we have our fair share of castles like Guildford, Farnham and Reigate to explore, as well as the famous, historic Hampton Court Palace.  

Other internationally famous monuments include the ancient site of the sealing of the Magna Carta- the document that ended the absolute rules of kings and forms the basis of the American constitution. 

No visit to Surrey is complete without a visit to one of our many famous gardens.  Starting with internationally renowned Royal Kew Gardens, to the RHS Garden at Wisley to the many National Trust properties that show off the work of 18th century landscape designer “Capability” Brown, or the Victorian  designer Gertrude Jeykll.  Gatton Park is a must for the Spring with its wonderful display of snowdrops, while Winkworth Arboretum is famous for its stunning autumn colour displays.  The romantic Gardens at Painshill offers visitors changing landscapes around every corner whilst The Savill Garden is delightful all year offering visitors dramatic changes throughout the seasons. 

With paintballing, Topgolf, trampolining or a relaxing trip down the river, there is truely something for everyone.

Museums and Galleries that grab your attention

One of the best little gems in Surrey is the wonderful Watts Artists village created by Victorian artists and Emily Watts, who developed an incredible complex of Arts and Crafts buildings that house, the workshops of GF Watts and also the communal potteries that his wife developed. Today it is once again a thriving artist’s village, that is well worth a visit, complete with a lovely cafe and gift shop.

For motoring enthusiasts, a visit to Surrey is not complete without a trip to the very special Brooklands Museum. Sited at the world's first motor circuit it houses a unique collection of historic cars, motorbikes and aircraft showcasing the development of this industry through the 19th and 20th century.  

Days out in the Surrey countryside

One of the biggest attractions in Surrey is the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a specially protected area of countryside, similar to a National Park that runs right across the County from Farnham in the west to the border with Kent in the east.  Running right across this landscape if the long distance footpath called the North Downs Way, which is popular with walkers and hosts several marathon events throughout the year. Other key attractions within the Surrey Hills worth visiting include Leith Hill, with its famous 18^th century Gothic tower, which turns it from a hill to a mountain and is the highest point in Surrey, at 965ft above sea level. Also, Box Hill, well known as the site of the infamous picnic in Jane Austen’s novel “Emma”. It is now also famous for being the most challenging section of the 2012 Olympic Cycle Race but also houses a National Trust Cafe, a panoramic  viewing platform and the grave of a local eccentric called Peter Labilliere who is buried on his head! The area is also a the site of a Victorian hill fort, which is run to explore.  Reigate similarly has an interesting hill fort with a fascinating history and for the archaeological enthusiasts a visit to the Iron Age Hill Fort at Holmbury Hill, near Dorking, is thoroughly recommended.

Sample award-winning Surrey tipples

Make time to experience the beauty and taste the produce from a Surrey Vineyard or learrn about the production process on a brewery tour. 

Let us entertain you!

Surrey is lucky to have some fantastic theatres and entertainment venues. What are you waiting for, book your tickets now.