Visited the monumen,t site of the signing of the Magna Carter which is part of the National Trust. Parking free for members. Short walk from car park to monument close to the River Thames across the main road. When visiting, make a short detour following...More

A nice picnic area by the river for family and at the same time paying visit to a historical place with great value in law making

This land is called Runnymede. It was the "First Bill of Rights" chartered to the Barons of England by King John, who lost a Civil war. There were many revised versions. At this point, one can visit where the "Magna Carta " was signed. There...More

Perhaps one of the most photographed monuments but far better and more interesting is the more modern Lottery Funded monument near by

I visited this place 2-3 years ago, but to be honest, it was a short -1 hour trip,very spontaneously decided at 5pm:) So I did not have time to discover the whole place and fields, but seen that it is very calming and relaxing. Though...More

A fine monument to convey the proclamation of the rights of the common people. Runnymede is where King John sealed the Magna Carta on 15 June 1215. Freedom indeed, although Charles I, had other ideas and lost his crown because of it. Strange how things...More

Easy to park, good walk across the meadows to reach this historic site. Refreshments available at NT cafe next to the car park.