Enthousiastic SHS members thanked our specialist and praised her knowledge:

“Pamela has got the level of detail just right. I don’t need to know which sub-species of which latin name it is, I just like to know the common name.”

“I’ve lived in Surrey for many years but never visited the Sheepleas. I’ll certainly be coming back.”

“Two more of Surrey’s hidden gems. I didn’t know either of these existed!” exclaimed many of the participants to this fabulous afternoon. The weather was with the visitors and made the Patchworking gardens to look at their best.  We were privileged to be invited by Lady Wedgwood to her gardens and into Pixham Mill. He was very interesting and kind guide. Her gardens were destroyed by 2013 flooding and have fortunately recovered magnificently.

The Society members enjoyed an exclusive visit to Waverley Abbey House followed by an exploration of the stunning ruins of Waverley Abbey. Many enthousiastics commented the visit afterwards: “So interesting! I had not been to this area before.” “I had no idea about this fascinating place!”

SHS Chairman with Mayor and Mayoress of Farnham at Waverley Abbey House

“What treasures hidden so close to the metropolis! An excellent explanation of the church painting and the church itself. The house was absolutely fascinating and so generous of the owners to show us round. A huge thank you!”

“The group much enjoyed a tour of Winkworth Arboretum with and expert guide who kept all enthralled with the vast names and variety of wonderful trees. A spectacular afternoon and the rain held off! The sound of bird song was quite lovely in a peaceful environment. Thanks to all for organising the visit and to our wonderful National Trust guide Daniel. A return visit is a must.” Gilly Coombes

“I didn’t realise that Oak trees could look like Poplars! So many Champion trees in one garden.”

“A great day with lots of new faces! Banstead has beautiful open spaces and a lot of character. We were very fortunate to still have the bluebells out on the day and glorious weather as well. It was great to be walking and discovering an area which is new to the Surrey Hills Society.”

Our walk-leader Pete Lambert

Photo album of an enchanting afternoon

Baron Sweerts de Landas Wyborgh welcomes us to his gardens.

An amazing collection of tulips! The family is of Dutch origin.

Look at the size of the flowers!

A beautiful spring flower meadow.

Charming water feature at the back of the garden with an astonishing stone bridge.

The Society Chairman and the Chairman of the Events Committee were happy to participate!

Surrey Hill Society event cannot finish without a cream tea! We tasted Dutch specialities and hoped that the menacing clouds would wait until our charming afternoon was over. Which they did. A few snow flakes!! were falling down when we left the gardens.