Best Surrey

Best Historic Sites in Surrey

Discover the best historic sites across Surrey. Curated and ranked.

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Reigate Fort in Reigate
Reigate Fort£

Reigate · Things To Do

A historic hilltop fort that adds military history and another reason to explore the Reigate Hill estate.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Painshill in Cobham
Painshill in Cobham
Painshill in Cobham
Painshill££

Cobham · Things To Do

Cobham’s standout day out, an 18th century landscape garden with follies, lakeside walks and a crystal grotto.

Family friendlyDog friendlyAccessible
Guildford Castle and Grounds in Guildford
Guildford Castle and Grounds in Guildford
Guildford Castle and Grounds in Guildford
Guildford Castle and Grounds£

Guildford · Things To Do

A Norman castle and public gardens in the centre of Guildford with a restored keep, flower gardens and panoramic views across the town and Surrey Hills.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming
Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming
Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming
Winkworth Arboretum££

Godalming · Kids & Family

A peaceful National Trust arboretum near Godalming known for woodland walks, seasonal colour and lakeside scenery. Especially popular in autumn, but enjoyable year-round for relaxed countryside walks.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Polesden Lacey in Dorking
Polesden Lacey in Dorking
Polesden Lacey in Dorking
Polesden Lacey££

Dorking · Kids & Family

A reliable family estate day out with grounds, trails and enough space for mixed-age outings close to Dorking.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill£

Dorking · Things To Do

A classic Surrey Hills outing with woodland walks, Leith Hill Place and the famous tower on the highest point in south-east England.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village in Guildford
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village in Guildford
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village in Guildford
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village££

Guildford · Things To Do

An Arts and Crafts gallery near Guildford dedicated to the work of Victorian artists G F and Mary Watts, with exhibitions, woodland grounds and the striking Watts Chapel nearby.

Family friendlyAccessible
South Street Caves in Dorking
South Street Caves in Dorking
South Street Caves£

Dorking · Things To Do

A series of historic underground tunnels beneath Dorking linked to quarrying, smuggling stories and wartime shelter use. One of the town’s more unusual heritage attractions.

Family friendly
Nonsuch Park in Epsom
Nonsuch Park in Epsom
Nonsuch Park£

Epsom · Things To Do

A large historic park on the edge of Epsom with woodland walks, open grassland and one of Surrey’s best easy-access green spaces.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Rural Life Living Museum in Farnham
Rural Life Living Museum in Farnham
Rural Life Living Museum££

Farnham · Things To Do

One of the more distinctive wider-Farnham attractions, with historic buildings, machinery and enough variety for a proper visit.

Family friendly
Waverley Abbey in Farnham
Waverley Abbey in Farnham
Waverley Abbey in Farnham
Waverley Abbey£

Farnham · Things To Do

The atmospheric ruins of England’s first Cistercian abbey, set beside the River Wey just outside Farnham. Popular for walks, picnics and quieter historic days out.

Family friendlyDog friendly