Winkworth Arboretum

Winkworth Arboretum is a historic building in Waverley, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Winkworth Arboretum

Winkworth Arboretum covers 95 acres of hillside between Godalming and Hascombe in Surrey, planted to showcase autumn colour.

Dr Wilfrid Fox began clearing and planting the land in 1938, selecting species for their seasonal display as much as botanical interest.

The slopes descend to two landscaped lakes, with azaleas, rhododendrons and holly among more than a thousand tree species.

The National Trust has managed the site since 1952, and entry is free for members.

History of Winkworth Arboretum

Dr Wilfrid Fox started work on the site in 1938, clearing scrubland and planting it through the war years with trees and shrubs chosen to maximise autumn colour. He gave the arboretum to the National Trust in 1952. The two lakes on the lower slopes formed part of the scheme.

Worth knowing

The arboretum's design reflects one man's eye for autumn colour. Wilfrid Fox planted with the specific aim of maximising seasonal display rather than creating a conventional botanical collection.

Gardens & grounds at Winkworth Arboretum

The planting runs down a series of slopes to two landscaped lakes, with azaleas, rhododendrons and holly set among the wider tree collection.

Facilities

Parking Café Toilets Shop Picnic area EV charging Cycle parking Drinking water

Plan your visit to Winkworth Arboretum

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Nearest station: Milford (Surrey) Rail Station (2.4 miles)

Part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape: see all the National Trust places there, with a map and day-trip routes.

Places to visit near Winkworth Arboretum

Vann

historic house 2.3 miles

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Oakhurst Cottage

historic building 2.6 miles

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Loseley Park

historic house 3.9 miles

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Witley Common

historic building 4.1 miles

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Shalford Mill

historic building 4.1 miles

View Shalford Mill on heritage map

Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Winkworth Arboretum there are 5 historic properties, including 3 historic buildings and 2 historic houses, across National Trust and Historic Houses sites.

3 National Trust

2 Historic Houses

3 Historic building

2 Historic house

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Within 10 miles of Winkworth Arboretum there are 13 historic properties, including 9 historic buildings and 3 historic houses, across National Trust, Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

8 National Trust

3 Historic Houses

1 Churches Conservation Trust

1 English Heritage

9 Historic building

3 Historic house

1 Church

See these 13 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Winkworth Arboretum there are 34 historic properties, including 15 historic buildings, 9 historic houses and 4 gardens, across National Trust, Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

17 National Trust

11 Historic Houses

3 Churches Conservation Trust

2 English Heritage

1 Historic Royal Palaces

15 Historic building

9 Historic house

4 Garden

3 Church

1 Castle

1 Monument

1 Palace

See these 34 sites on the heritage map