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CLAREMONT
ABBOT’S HOSPITAL
CLANDON PARK
LANDSCAPE GARDEN
The Hospital of the Blessed Trinity,
Built by the Venetian architect, Leoni, in the
Rest, relaxation and family fun - whatever
Guildford was founded as a “place of rest”
1730s for 2nd Lord Onslow, Clandon Park
your mood or whoever you’re with, escape
in 1619 by George Abbot, Archbishop
has one of the finest marble halls in Europe.
to the beautiful 18th century landscape
of Canterbury. Now known as Abbot’s
The 4th Earl served as Govenor of New
garden cared for by the National Trust near
Hospital this magnificent Grade 1 listed
Zealand from 1888 - 1892, which is why there
Esher, Surrey.
Jacobean almshouse continues to provide
is a Maori meeting house in the grounds.
Visit Claremont Landscape Garden and
accommodation for local elderly people in
Attractive gardens contain a sunken Dutch
experience its beautiful and often surprising
a tranquil courtyard setting right in the heart
garden, grotto and stunning bulb field in
features, including the Camellia Terrace,
of the town.
spring. Inside a superb collection of 18th
tranquil lake, grotto, amphitheatre and a new
Built to the highest standard of seventeenth
century furniture, textiles and one of the
children’s play area. There is a tea-room and
century craftsmanship, the building remains
finest collections of porcelain, including
shop serving a mouth watering range
relatively unchanged by the passing years.
Meissen Commedia dell’arte figures.
of homemade cakes and a seasonal
Abbot’s Hospital retains its panelled
Clandon is also home to the Queen’s Royal
lunchtime menu.
Common Hall containing dining hall furniture
Surrey Regiment Museum. A first class
from 1622, a Chapel with stunning stained
licensed restaurant in the vaulted undercroft
PORTSMOUTH ROAD,
glass windows, a medieval clock and
is open for coffee, lunch and teas from 11am.
ESHER, SURREY KT10 9JG
beautifully maintained gardens.
t > 01372 467806
WEST CLANDON,
e >
HIGH STREET,
claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk
GUILDFORD, SURREY GU4 7RQ
GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 3AJ
w > www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont
t > 01483 222482
t > 01483 455591
opening times >
e > clandonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
e > master@abbotshospital.org
APR - OCT Daily 10:00 - 18:00
w > www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandonpark
w > www.abbotshospital.org
NOV - MAR Tues - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
opening times >
Closed Mondays & Christmas Day
opening times >
15 MAR - 1 NOV Tues - Thurs & Sun, Bank
admission >
The Hospital is open most days for viewing
Holiday Mondays, Good Friday, Easter Saturday.
from the barrier from 10:00 – 17:00.
Free to members of the National Trust.
HOUSE: 11:00 - 17:00
Guided tours are available at 11:00 on
GARDENS: 11:00 - 17:00
Non members - Adults £6.00, Children £3.00,
Saturdays and Farmers’ Market Days during
Under 5’s FREE, Family Ticket £15.00.
the summer months.
gift aid admission >
Group tours can be arranged at other times
Adult House & Grounds
£8.10
with the Master.
Child House & Grounds
£4.00
Family House & Grounds
£22.00
admission >
Adult Joint*
£11.60
Guided Tours - Adult £3, Children Under 16 FREE
Child Joint*
£5.80
Group Tours - £5 per head
Family Joint*
£33.40
Specialist Tours (taking in areas of the Hospital
Party
£6.80
not normally open to the public) - £6 per head
* Joint admission prices are for both
Educational Visits - FREE by arrangement
Clandon Park and Hatchlands Parks.
www.visitsurrey.com
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