Top Things to do in Surrey
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Surrey, England
Discover the best top things to do in Surrey, United Kingdom including Great Cockcrow Railway, Daytona Sandown Park, The Gin Kitchen, Hampton Court Palace, RHS Garden Wisley, Runnymede National Trust, Leith Hill, Brookwood Cemetery, Painshill, Brooklands Museum.
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1. Great Cockcrow Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By bottomleybradley2015 - Hastings, United Kingdom
What a great railway, the staff are all extremely friendly and welcoming. My friend and I have never visited before, we got a really good welcome form one member of staff who on noticing we worked for a Heritage Railway got a great tour of the loco sheds and a ride before it opened to the public which was great. After this we bought ticket for another ride and bought on for the trip we had. The track layout is great, it’s a good 10 minute ride which is well worth the ticket price, will highly recommend friends to visit this railway, a true hidden gem.
2. Daytona Sandown Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 193 reviews
London and Surrey's Premier Karting Venue - Daytona Sandown Park is the only MSA licenced and NKA Approved circuit inside the M25. The 900 metre circuit can be split into two Junior Circuits that are perfect for Birthday Parties and Junior Arrive&Drive. Adults can race in Daytona's superb Sodi RT8 Karts that are capable of 50mph or the high performance Dmax 125cc Two Stroke Karts that exceed 70mph. Book online or call us for more information.
Reviewed By 260robbies
My son who turned 10 had such a great birthday party, very well organised by Laura and all the team at the track. Every single go-kart was perfect and the day went so well. We really can’t thank everyone enough ????????
3. The Gin Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
The Gin Kitchen is a distillery in the Surrey Hills crafting fabulous spirits with love, laughter, passion & skill. We make just 30 bottles at a time in our beautiful copper pot stills, so each bottle receives our special care & attention. We offer tours, tasting experiences and distilling experiences as well as a shop and cocktail bar.
Reviewed By Pocu1000
The location is stunning, you could go for a lovely long walk and come back to a fab beautifully laid out and covid safe bar to relax in for a few hours (in our case all day). Gins are lovely, cocktails divine and love the food vans on certain days. Really lovely outside and inside spaces, and you can buy a bottle to take home and continue drinking - bonus Love the Ginger cat gin myself and the lavender liqueur. Highly recommend visiting. Designate a driver for your first visit, although easy to grab taxi from Dorking.
4. Hampton Court Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,385 reviews
Visit the famous hedge maze, Tudor knot garden and the state apartments at this splendid red-brick Tudor Palace, which is set in formal gardens and open parkland along the Thames River.
Reviewed By Ritpetite96 - Bideford, United Kingdom
I've always wanted to visit Hampton Court Palace And It exceeded my expectations It's truly amazing It's Tudor and Baroque architecture are both equally wonderful, the gardens are beautiful you can easily spend a whole day wondering around and still not see it all. When we arrived which was at 9.15 they had just lit the fire in the kitchens (you could smell the smoke wafting over the East front gardens) you can go in and look around the front gardens at 9 am the roses smelt lovely at that time of the morning and we even saw some wild Parakeets flying around. When we we went we where lucky enough to go when you could meet Henry viii and interview a couple of his wives listening to the actors playing them was very interesting and really enjoyable, and it was a pleasure talking to the guides in the rooms of the palace their knowledge about the history of the place was enjoyable to listen to, it was the same talking to the people in the kitchens finding out what life was like working in a Tudor kitchen, Hampton court palace is well worth a visit and I would go back again.
5. RHS Garden Wisley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,363 reviews
RHS Garden Wisley is the flagship garden of the RHS and home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in the world. Planting schemes are continuously evolving, with something to inspire visitors on every visit. Key highlights throughout the seasons include the Rock Garden, Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden, Mixed Borders, Seven Acres, and the tropical-inspired Exotic Garden. Seasonal must-sees include a carpet of crocus in spring, blooming rose collection in summer, magnificent autumn colour and a crisp Winter Walk. In June 2019 RHS Garden Wisley opened the new Welcome building which features an airy arrivals hall, large shop and plant centre, spacious café, and relaxing restaurant.
Reviewed By iancW5253PO
We visited during the day as we had not been fast enough for the tickets for Glow, which sold out quickly. Initially, I felt a little disappointed as the main lawn was roped off due to one of the Glow installation and you couldn't appreciate Philip Haas's 'Spring' from the front. There were a few such restrictions elsewhere, but we enjoyed finding and visiting new places that we hadn't been to before, such as the display of squash in the Trials Field and the woods around Battleston Hill. It was good to see Philip Haas's 'Autumn' alongside the glasshouse - appropriate for the time of year, though 'Winter' has been fenced off due to building work in the Laboratory. Although the gardens were past their main flowering season, there were many grasses and other plants to admire, and some plants still in bloom or just, surprisingly like the camellias, coming into bloom, so there was quite an amount of autumn colour around. We always enjoy exploring the sculpture on display and found a new one for us - 'Diva' by Mark Swan in the Cottage Garden, in addition to our old favourites. Having been several times this year, it is surprising to find that there are still areas to be explored - one of the joys of coming several times a year is finding these new environments, plus seeing the gardens change with the season. It was a cold day, so we started our visit with a warming hot chocolate and finished with a snack lunch of a sausage roll and drink. There were several options open for food and drink takeaway and there were benches and other seats spread around near the different outlets. Always enjoyable to visit.
6. Runnymede National Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
The site where King John signed the Magna Carta, England's great icon of liberty and first expression of human rights, on June 15, 1215.
Reviewed By TalDarkLeanMean - Staines, United Kingdom
Runnymede in short is a combination of history and nature put in a blender with monuments, memorials flavour added on top, presented in an elegant English countryside setting. This lovely meadow/woodland is as historic as it can get. There is a huge WWI & II Airforce memorial, JFK Memorial, centuries old Yew tree, ancient monastery, modern open air artworks and in the centre of it all is the sealing of Magna Carta that set the tone for later governments to make speeches about. The whole area is managed by the trustworthy National Trust that also look after the mighty Stonehenge and of course the river Thames runs through it.
7. Leith Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
Reviewed By JanineW264 - Addlestone, United Kingdom
We parked in the Windy Car Park, which I believe is the closest car park, but not necessarily the easiest way to Leith Hill Tower. It was approximately 1/4 of a mile up very steep (and slippery steps, because of the inclement weather), and I would add, that if you have a lung condition, you would need to stop every few seconds to regain your breath - however, it took me about 20 minutes and I was very glad I did as the views are spectacular - 360 degrees from the top of the tower, which is free to National Trust Members. There are areas to stop off on the way up and there are picnic areas at the summit, as well as hot and cold drinks etc. There are easy to follow signposts to get one up and down the hill. I chatted with a very nice lady serving the drinks who recommended the Starveall car park as being the gentler, albeit slightly longer climb. One can also access Leith Hill from Ranmore Common and there were plenty of youth (probably doing their DofE) stopping to rest, have a drink and take in the views! My husband climbed the tower, which I attempted, but it really was a very tight, circular, and at times unlit stair case, so I came back down, but he said that at the top of the tower there is a table of what you are looking at view-wise. I would really welcome the National Trust placing such tables outside the tower for those who are unable/don't choose to climb the tower. It's truly a beautiful part of the North Downs and I would highly recommend it, despite the rainfall we endured!
8. Brookwood Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By nergelag - London, United Kingdom
We live nearby but never tire of walks around the cemetery. If you haven't visited then make a point of going. There's history, quirky stuff and a lovely glade at the back of the site. Woking are making it more tourist friendly, let's hope that is done sensitively.
9. Painshill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
Painshill is a beautiful award-winning 18th century landscape garden in Surrey. The 158 acre wonderland has something for everyone and makes a great family day out. Discover the mystical follies, historic plantings, the John Bartram Heritage Collection of North American trees and shrubs (Plant Heritage, NCCPG), and some of Surrey's amazing wildlife. You can spend a whole day at Painshill or there are shorter accessible routes around the Serpentine Lake. Dogs on short leads are welcome. Bring a picnic or visit Hamilton's Tea Room. Visit the Painshill Shop for gifts, greeting cards and to buy Painshill English Sparkling Wine.
Reviewed By bettydisco
Visited here with Family Stunning Views The crystal grotto is amazing Various different walks to suit everyone Very tasty homemade food Good choice of gifts in shop Would definitely come back for a return visit
10. Brooklands Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,363 reviews
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation.
Reviewed By williammJ7176AY
We had a great day out here. Very atmospherically restored to reflect the huge amounts of heritage. Loads of classic sports cars and an awesome Wellington bomber factor where you can learn about the whole aircraft design and manufacturing through a modern and interactive exhibits (with many ethusiastic volunteer tour guides!). Also there's a Concorde, and much more!
