Gardens · London
Runnymede
Runnymede — water-meadow alongside the River Thames in Surrey, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Egham · 2.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Runnymede is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Owned by National Trust. Managed by National Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "water-meadow alongside the River Thames in Surrey, England". Coordinates: 51.4445°, -0.5654°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Runnymede is a water-meadow alongside the River Thames in the English county of Surrey, bordering Berkshire and just over 20 miles (32 km) west of central London. It is notable for its association with the sealing of Magna Carta, and as a consequence is, with its adjoining hillside, the site of memorials. Runnymede Borough is named after the area, Runnymede being at its northernmost point.
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Background
History
Runnymede's historical significance has been heavily influenced by its proximity to the Roman Road river-crossing at nearby Staines-upon-Thames. The name Runnymede is believed to derive from the Middle English runinge (taking counsel) and mede (mead or meadow), describing a place in the meadows used to hold regular meetings. The Witan, Witenagemot or Council of the Anglo-Saxon Kings of the 7th to 11th centuries met from time to time at Runnymede during the reign of Alfred the Great (871–899). The Council usually assembled in the open air. This political organ transformed in succeeding years, influencing the creation of England's 13th-century parliament. The water-meadow at Runnymede is the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4445, -0.5654
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Runnymede
- Parish
- Runnymede, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW20 0YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Nearest railway station
- Egham — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1483542 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Runnymede (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: RunnymedeMagnacartaisle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Runnymede?
- Runnymede is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode TW20 0YU), in the parish of Runnymede, unparished area.
- Who runs Runnymede?
- Runnymede is operated by National Trust.
- Is Runnymede free to visit?
- Runnymede is operated by National Trust. Entry is free for National Trust members; non-members pay an admission charge.
- How do I get to Runnymede?
- The nearest railway station is Egham, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW20 0YU.