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Best Historic Sites in Surrey

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

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Reigate · Things To Do

A free, National Trust-run escarpment above Reigate with sweeping Weald views, a Victorian hilltop fort and year-round walking trails through downland and woodland.

Dog friendly

Reigate · Things To Do

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

Family friendlyDog friendly

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 · 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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