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Chartwell
Chartwell in Kent was Winston Churchill's home for over 40 years, now cared for by the National Trust. 1.3 miles from Caterham station.
1.3 miles from Caterham
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National Trust places in the Surrey Hills National Landscape
Ten National Trust places inside the Surrey Hills National Landscape boundary, all free to members.
The ten are Chartwell, Polesden Lacey, Netley Park, Shalford Mill, Holmwood Common, Frensham Common, Winkworth Arboretum, Witley Common, Oakhurst Cottage and Devil's Punch Bowl.
- Places to visit
- 10
- Within 4 miles of a station
- 10
- With a café
- 5
Distances and facilities last checked October 2026
Planning a National Trust visit in the Surrey Hills National Landscape
Ten National Trust places sit inside the Surrey Hills National Landscape boundary, from Chartwell in the north to Devil's Punch Bowl in the south. Ten of them are within four miles of a mainline railway station, and five have a café.
Around Westerham
Chartwell: Chartwell in Kent was Winston Churchill's home for over 40 years, now cared for by the National Trust. Holmwood Common: An ancient common with woodland, paths and a long history of royal ownership. Polesden Lacey: A 1,600-acre estate with an Edwardian house and formal gardens. The three are about 16 miles apart from first to last, so they fit into one day.
Around Abinger Hammer
Netley Park: Woodland and grassland near the North Downs and Pilgrims Way, managed with neighbouring Abinger Roughs. Shalford Mill: An 18th-century watermill containing well-preserved machinery. Winkworth Arboretum: A landscape arboretum designed around seasonal displays of trees and planting. The three are about 9 miles apart from first to last, so they fit into one day.
By train
Chartwell is 1.3 miles from Caterham, Polesden Lacey is 2.0 miles from Box Hill & Westhumble, Netley Park is 0.8 miles from Gomshall, Shalford Mill is 0.3 miles from Shalford (Surrey), Holmwood Common is 1.4 miles from Holmwood, Winkworth Arboretum is 2.4 miles from Milford (Surrey), Witley Common is 1.8 miles from Milford (Surrey), Oakhurst Cottage is 1.0 miles from Witley and Devil's Punch Bowl is 2.0 miles from Haslemere. Distances are in a straight line, so allow longer on foot or by taxi or bus.
Before you go
Many places open fewer days or close for part of the winter, so check opening times before you travel.
Three to start with
Photo: Martyn Davies, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Polesden Lacey
A 1,600-acre estate with an Edwardian house and formal gardens. 2.0 miles from Box Hill & Westhumble station. Has a café and car park.
2.0 miles from Box Hill & Westhumble · Café · Parking
Official site →Photo: Murgatroyd49, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shalford Mill
An 18th-century watermill containing well-preserved machinery. 0.3 miles from Shalford (Surrey) station. Has a café and car park.
0.3 miles from Shalford (Surrey) · Café · Parking
Official site →All ten, north to south
Numbers match the map above. Distances are to the nearest railway station, in a straight line.
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Frensham Common
Historic building3.1 miles from Farnham
Parking - 7
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Plan your visit
Membership
National Trust members get into all ten for free, and parking at Trust car parks is free too. Some places are open land with no entry charge, so check each place before you go.
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- Shalford Mill: 0.3 miles from Shalford (Surrey)
- Netley Park: 0.8 miles from Gomshall
- Oakhurst Cottage: 1.0 miles from Witley
- Chartwell: 1.3 miles from Caterham
- Holmwood Common: 1.4 miles from Holmwood
- Witley Common: 1.8 miles from Milford (Surrey)
- Polesden Lacey: 2.0 miles from Box Hill & Westhumble
- Devil's Punch Bowl: 2.0 miles from Haslemere
- Winkworth Arboretum: 2.4 miles from Milford (Surrey)
Two days, two groups
Two day routes, each built from places close to each other. Distances between stops are in a straight line, so allow more by road. Not on either day: Frensham Common, Witley Common, Oakhurst Cottage and Devil's Punch Bowl.
Day 1 · Northern group
- 1 Chartwell
- 2 Holmwood Common · 11.4 miles on
- 3 Polesden Lacey · 4.6 miles on
About 16 miles from first stop to last.
Day 2 · Southern group
- 1 Netley Park
- 2 Shalford Mill · 4.8 miles on
- 3 Winkworth Arboretum · 4.1 miles on
About 9 miles from first stop to last.
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Questions
How many National Trust places are in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Ten sit inside the Surrey Hills National Landscape boundary: Chartwell, Polesden Lacey, Netley Park, Shalford Mill, Holmwood Common, Frensham Common, Winkworth Arboretum, Witley Common, Oakhurst Cottage and Devil's Punch Bowl.
Which can I reach by train?
Chartwell is 1.3 miles from Caterham. Polesden Lacey is 2.0 miles from Box Hill & Westhumble. Netley Park is 0.8 miles from Gomshall. Shalford Mill is 0.3 miles from Shalford (Surrey). Holmwood Common is 1.4 miles from Holmwood. Winkworth Arboretum is 2.4 miles from Milford (Surrey). Witley Common is 1.8 miles from Milford (Surrey). Oakhurst Cottage is 1.0 miles from Witley. Devil's Punch Bowl is 2.0 miles from Haslemere.
Which have a café?
Polesden Lacey, Shalford Mill, Winkworth Arboretum, Oakhurst Cottage and Devil's Punch Bowl have a café.
Can I visit more than one in a day?
Chartwell, Holmwood Common and Polesden Lacey are about 16 miles from first to last. Netley Park, Shalford Mill and Winkworth Arboretum are about 9 miles from first to last.
Useful resources
- Surrey Hills National Landscape The body that looks after the designated area. Walking routes, news and visitor information.
- National Rail Train times to Caterham, Box Hill & Westhumble, Gomshall, Shalford (Surrey), Holmwood, Farnham, Milford (Surrey), Witley and Haslemere.
- National Trust Opening times, tickets and what is on at each property.
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