Popular tree giveaways return 

Surrey County Council is set to hand over 750 free trees to residents next week, as tree giveaway events return to Surrey’s libraries.  

The giveaway is part of the county council’s tree strategy which launched in 2019 and saw the council pledge to facilitate the planting of 1.2 million trees, one for every resident in Surrey, by 2030.  

The following libraries are giving away trees on a first-come, first-served basis, on Saturday 7 February 2026:   

• Banstead library 9.30am to 12 noon*  

• Byfleet library 10am to 12 noon* 

• Egham library 9.30am to 12 noon* 

• Ewell Court library 9.30am to 12 noon* 

• Guildford Library 9.30am to 12 noon* 

• Redhill library 9.30am to 12 noon* 

• Virginia Water library 10am to 12 noon* 

The trees are native, broad-leaved species and come with a stake and guard, ready for planting at home. A leaflet containing information on how to plant and care for the tree will be provided with every tree.  

Marisa Heath, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, said: “Our tree giveaways are always popular events and are a great opportunity for residents to be part of a Surrey legacy while tackling the impact of climate change and improving biodiversity. Since our pledge in 2019, 768,332  trees have been planted and we couldn’t  have done this without the ongoing support from schools, communities, businesses and residents, and of course the volunteers who have helped with the planting itself.”  

For more details about the tree giveaway event visit our website. 

You can also check the council’s progress to planting 1.2 million trees here. 

*The giveaway events will finish at 12 noon, or earlier if the trees have all been allocated.