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Cobham, Surrey

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Did you know that Surrey produces some of the finest wine in the UK, is the location of the first World Craft town in the UK and is home to a motoring mecca? Surrey is often referred to as the garden of London,  just 16 miles from the capital and full of rolling green countryside, beautiful walking and cycling trails and the stunning Surrey Hills - Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty.  The most wooded county in England, the county is a creative, relaxing escape destination steeped in history, with historic market towns and an excellent range of attractions and places to go.

Places to visit in Surrey

For days out in Surrey, the diversity of what to do is mesmerizing – from the heathland and valley woodlands to the high empty commons that rise to the soaring outliers of the West Sussex Downs. The historic villages nestle peacefully in the stunning landscape alongside vibrant market towns, complemented at every turn by many of the South East’s best country pubs.

Discover things to do in Godalming, ancient market town situated on the picturesque River Wey, Farnham, Georgian town in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Haslemere, with its timbered and tilehung houses and cottages and other towns and villages of the county with our interactive map of Surrey.

Don't miss the chance to discover iconic Leith Hill or mystical Devils Punchbowl, explore the tranquil Frensham Ponds or breathtaking Newlands Corner or follow in the footsteps of olympic althetes at Box Hill, all part of the beautiful Surrey Hills. Walk alongside the River Thames in the north of the county or the River Wey and River Mole to the South or head explore all or part of long-distance walking trail the North Downs Way which runs from Farnham to Dover.

Things to do in Surrey this weekend

Many of Surrey's tourist attractions are open all year round, so find something to do today with activities listings each showing a map and opening times for your convenience. Why not browse our Surrey events guide to find out what's on today or further in advance.

Top 10 things to do in Surrey

Stay a little longer and take time and discover all that Surrey has to offer, from its artisan markets, local produce, award-winning wine, arts and crafts, views and wildlife, motoring history, parks and gardens and much much more.

List of things to do & places to visit for days out in Surrey

For more information about Surrey, including ideas for days out, attractions and events, view the list below for information on things to do and towns and villages within the county. Use the 'map view' button to find something near you.

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  1. Jump In Adventure & Trampoline Park Esher

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    Trampolining

    Sandown Industrial Park, Esher

     Experience ultimate bouncing fun for all ages at Jump In Adventure & Trampoline Park Esher. The perfect spot for an indoor fun family day out in Surrey with lots of activities on and off the trampolines!

    Jump In Adventure Park Esher is packed…

  2. Winkworth Arboretum

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    Garden

    Godalming

    Established in the twentieth century, this hillside arboretum has now been maintained by the National Trust for 60 years and has built up a collection of more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, many of them rare.

  3. Alice Holt Forest

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    Country / Royal Park

    Farnham

    Once famous for its oak trees which supplied timber for navy ships, Alice Holt is managed by the Forestry Commission and is a centre for a host of exciting outdoor activities in a beautiful woodland setting.

  4. Epsom

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    Epsom

    Epsom is a surprisingly green market town on the outskirts of London in Surrey. Find towns & places to visit nearby with tourist information & attractions

  5. The Surrey Hills

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    The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a nationally treasured landscape. It is rich in wildlife, woodland, attractive market towns and villages.

  6. Horley

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    Towns & Villages

    Horley is a small but busy town of over 20,000 people situated almost half way between London and Brighton on the south coast.

  7. Guildford Cathedral

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Guildford

    Guildford Cathedral is a modern Cathedral with a beautiful interior and an amazing story.

  8. Chilworth Gunpower Mills

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    Industrial Archaeology

    Guildford

    Located in the village of Chilworth, this Gunpower Mill is one of the earliest examples of its kind in the country.

  9. Haslemere Educational Museum

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    Museum

    Haslemere


    An award winning Museum in the heart of Haslemere with remarkable collections of natural history, human history and geology.

  10. Visit Waverley

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    Rural Destinations

    Waverley, known for its rural charm, the Surrey Hills, its literary and artistic associations, film and TV links, located in the south west corner of Surrey, in South East England

  11. Wessex Distillery

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    Distillery

    GODALMING

    Located half way between Haslemere and Godalming in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Wessex Distillery has been crafting gin since 2017.  A family run business, this craft distillery strives to create the best English gin. 

  12. Shere

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    Guildford

    Shere is a beautiful, quintessential English village.

  13. Sandown Antiques Home & Interiors Fair

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    Antiques

    ESHER

    Get your creative juices flowing with a plethora of eye-catching finds at every turn. With a vast range of Antique, Retro, Vintage goods on offer, including furniture, gold and silverware, jewellery, ceramics, clocks, garden ephemera, paintings and…

  14. Rural Life Centre

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    Museum

    Farnham


    The Rural Life Centre is a museum of past village life covering the years from 1750 to 1960. It is set in over ten acres of garden and woodland and housed in purpose-built and reconstructed buildings including a chapel, village hall, cricket…

  15. Museum of Farnham

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    Museum

    Farnham

    An award-winning museum with displays interpreting the history of the Farnham area. Willmer House is an C18th town house with a delightful walled garden.

  16. Farnham

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    Farnham

    Farnham is an old English rural market town on the Surrey, Hampshire border, in the heart of the Surrey Hills, bursting with historic character and modern facilities

  17. New Ashgate Gallery

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    Arts Centre

    Farnham

    The New Ashgate Gallery curates more than 25 annual exhibitions and workshops of contemporary craft and fine art in the heart of Farnham, World Craft Town. It is a destination for high quality affordable contemporary arts and crafts by established…

  18. Esher

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    Esher

    A historic town close to London, Esher is surrounded by green space.

  19. Painshill Landscape Garden

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    Cobham

    Painshill is a great family day out and a beautiful 18th century landscape garden to visit. The 158 acre wonderland has something for everyone.