Seen by many as the birthplace of modern democracy, this picturesque open landscape beside the Thames was witness to King John's historic sealing of the Magna Carta on 15 June 1215.
Today Runnymede is the perfect place to relax outdoors, or to pause and reflect on the history of the struggle for freedom. As well as a monument to the democratic legacy of the Magna Carta, you'll find further memorials to John F. Kennedy and the Commonwealth Air Forces.
There are two art installations to be discovered in the meadows. The Jurors by Hew Locke is a collection of 12 bronze chairs sat in the meadow, each intricately decorated with designs depicting current and past struggles relating to democracy and freedom.
Writ in Water is a major architectural artwork by Mark Wallinger, in collaboration with Studio Octopi. The large scale circular building features a labyrinth style entrance leading to a central chamber, where a pool sits below a central opening, reflecting in light from the outside. Celebrating the enduring significance of Magna Carta, this unqiue piece of artwork offers space for reflection and contemplation.
Within easy reach of the M25, this peaceful river scenery is home to rolling hills, open meadows and a variety of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic, take in the views, ride your bike along the riverbank or bring your dog on one of our waymarked countryside walks.
On the other side of the Thames you'll find Ankerwycke, a hidden gem with secrets to discover among the woods and fields. Look out for the ruins of a Benedictine priory and the National Trust's oldest tree, a 2,500-year-old Yew where Henry VIII was rumoured to have courted Anne Boleyn.
The National Heritage Lottery fund have recently awarded a grant to Runnymede to help us transform the way in which visitors experience Runnymede. Changes will include updated, more accessible pathways and boardwalks along with new interpretation and a ferry crossing between Runnymede and Ankerwycke.
We're open all year round, so come and explore a beautiful and important slice of history.
The car-park will be closed on 24 December and may be closed on 25 & 26 December and 1 January.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Car parking (hourly), maximum £7. | £1.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
By road Runnymede: on the Thames, 2ml W of Runnymede Bridge, on S side of A308 (M25, exit 13), 6ml E of Windsor
Bus services Runnymede, 1¼ml from Memorials: First 71 Egham–Old Windsor, alight 'Bells of Ouzeley' By train Egham ½ml from Runnymede, 1½ml from Memorials; Wraysbury 1ml from Ankerwycke
2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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* Riverside car park: opens 10am, last entry 4pm, locked at 5pm
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