New visitor welcome centre and café opens at Winkworth Arboretum
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Poleseden Lacey, National Trust
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Discover more than 24 places in Surrey to visit and lots of events to get involved in. From the royal landscape garden at Claremont to the best hilltop views in Surrey at Box Hill and Hindhead, there are so many places to discover. Historic houses like Polesden Lacey are treasures trove of stories, art and collections, with sumptuous decoration at Christmas. From classic romantic walled gardens to beautiful woodland, like Winkworth Arboretum, famous for autumn colour and bluebells.
Throughout the holidays, National Trust places like Hatchlands Park are bursting with events and activities, from natural play areas to children’s adventure trails, outdoor theatre and glittering decorated houses at Christmas. For unique gifts National Trust shops are one of Surrey’s best kept shopping secrets. Tuck into one of their legendary scones in the cafe, over a pot of with friends. Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and bring up the kids with a love of culture, all near you in Surrey.
30 May to 30 June. Celebrate the sights and scents of the Rose Garden at Polesden Lacey bursting…
Sundays 24 May - 6 September 14:00 - 16:00 Take a look at the programme Spread out your rug on the…
Claremont Landscape Garden is once again hosting the Surrey Sculpture Society for a summer walking…
Saturday 4th July 2026 6:30PM Find out more Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with…
Sunday 5 July, 7pm It’s spring on the road to Canterbury. Alyson of Bath, cloth-maker, widow…
A Midsummer Night's Dream follows runaway lovers, magical creatures, and a group of very…
Saturday 11 July, 7pm Join The HandleBards at Polesden Lacey for a hilariously high-octane…
Join The Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and…
Saturday 18 July - 7pm Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling Theatre’s…
18 July - 6 September 2026 10:00-17:00 This event is free, but normal admission charges apply…
18 July - 31 August 2026 10am - 5pm A brand new family trail inspired by Enid Blyton’s beloved…
Saturday 22 July - 7pm Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling Theatre’s…
To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen's jewels…
Thursday 23 July 6.30-8.30pm Adult £21.68, child £10.84 (includes booking fee) Illyria…
Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor's…
Sunday 26 July 7pm - 9.05pm Tickets: Adult £21.08, child £13.18, family…
Saturday 1st August 2026 7pm Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an…
1 August - The Dixieland Stompers 2pm - 4pm Kick off the series with the swinging, feel‑good sound…
Sunday 2nd August 2026 6.30pm All for One - and One for All! Alexandre Dumas wrote five…
Friday 14th August 2026 6pm Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third…
21 - 23 August 2026 Adventure Cinema returns for 2026 with its biggest and most immersive season…
29 - 31 August 2026 14:00 - 16:00 Spread out your rug on the South Lawn, take time to peruse…
A family enjoying Claremont Landscape Garden Image credit - National Trust: Arnhel de Serra
The East front of Polesden Lacey Image Credit- National Trust Images: Chis-Jonas
Image Credit: National Trust
Rowe's Flashe Lake and Boathouse at Winkworth Arboretum
The Jurors, by artist Hew Locke at Runnymede and Ankerwycke