Windlesham Arboretum

Windlesham Arboretum is a tree collection in Surrey spanning roughly 1 square kilometer and home to around 22,000 mature and rare specimens. The grounds feature several lakes, small structures, and a chapel distributed throughout the area.

William Spowers founded the arboretum in the 1980s following his purchase of the original farm property in 1957. The estate expanded to cover approximately 160 acres over the following decades.

The site functions as an educational destination where visitors interested in trees and bird watching can observe species in a controlled setting. Limited visitor numbers help maintain the site's character as a learning space rather than a public park.

The grounds can be accessed through four different entry points and are open during daylight hours. Parking is available on-site and walking is the only permitted activity.

Archaeological surveys revealed Iron Age ditch remains and Roman-era structures buried beneath the current grounds. These remnants show human settlement activity dating back thousands of years.

GPS coordinates: 51.35500,-0.67250

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01