Parking in Box Hill

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Box Hill is a popular park in Surrey around 20 miles from London. It is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes over 30 species of butterfly as well as orchids and some rare plant species.

The name comes from an ancient box woodland on the west-facing slope of the hill which overlooks the River Mole. This part of Box Hill is managed by the National Trust who look after the many walks in the area. The National Trust also runs the on-site cafe, servery, shop and discovery zone.

The countryside of Box Hill is open from dawn until dusk. Popular walks include the Box Hill Stepping stones walk which is around 2 miles long and takes an hour and a half. This walk takes you from Salomon’s Memorial, through the Yew woods, over the Stepping stones at the River Mole, through Burdford Meadow and past the Box Hill Fort.

Box Hill Riverside Walk is another popular walk which takes you along the River Mole for around 3 miles. Keep an eye out for dragonflies and other insects and animals on this walk. You may even see some of the cattle belonging to Box Hill Farm. This walk also passes the Victorian era Pixham viaduct.

If you want to visit Broadwood’s Tower you can take the Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk. This 2.7 mile walk takes around an hour and a half and does include some steep steps that some visitors may find challenging or unsuitable.

Dogs are also allowed at Box Hill but must be on a lead and under control when livestock are grazing. There are also plenty of open spaces for family picnics, and accessible paths are available along the North Downs Way. Box Hill is also popular with cyclists, with the Box Hill Olympic Circuit popular.

The National Trust website provides wildlife spotting guides as well as maps of available walks and information about the route. The website also provides seasonal information about Box Hill, as well as information about volunteer work.

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Box Hill parking is available free of charge for National Trust members who will need to scan their membership card upon entry. The car parks operate on pay and display or Paybyphone systems. For Paybyphone call 0330 060 4037 and enter the area codes below. 

Charges for the main car park at Box Hill are below. The Paybyphone area code is 803448:

• £1.50 per hour for first 2 hours
• £4 for up-to 4 hours
• £6 for 5 hours and above

The Stepping Stone car park is also free to National Trust members with charges for visitors below. The Paybyphone area code is 803451:

• £1.50 per hour for first 2 hours
• £4 for up-to 4 hours
• £6 for 5 hours and above

Parking is also available at the Old Fort car park (Paybyphone 803449) and Box Hill East car park(Paybyphone 803450). Parking tickets are also available for purchase at the cafe.

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By Train: The Boxhill and Westhumble station is around 1 and a half miles away from the entrance to the park. This station services the South Western Railway and Southern lines providing access from London, Horsham and Dorking.

By Bus: Buses 21 Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking and Crawley stop at the Box Hill east car park but do not operate on Sundays or Bank Holidays. The 465 Kingston stops at the foot of Box Hill.

By Car: If you are travelling from Dorking follow the Zig Zag Road up to Box Hill. You can also access Box Hill from Leatherhead via the A24.

Box Hill parking is free of charge for blue badge holders parking in any of the car parks operated by the National Trust. You will need to make sure that your blue badge is clearly displayed.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Box Hill, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

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How can I contact the Box Hill National Trust?

You can call them on 01306 885 502 or email the office at [email protected] 

What is the address of Box Hill?

The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7LB

When is Box Hill open?

The countryside of Box Hill is open from dawn to dusk. The Servery is currently open between 10:00am and 4:00pm. There is also a gift shop, Discovery Zone and Cafe although hours for these currently vary so you may wish to check if they are open on the National Trust website.

How long does it take to walk to the summit of Box Hill?

The Box Hill hike covers difficult terrain and takes around 4 hours. It covers 8 miles in total.

What is the elevation of Box Hill?

Box Hill is 224m or 735ft. It covers 11 square kilometers.

Can you camp at Box Hill?

No, camping is not permitted at Box Hill, either in the park or in any of the car parks.