Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey

Details

Accessibility

"We're sorry, but currently our Tramper all-terrain PMV, wheelchairs and transfer via staff-driven buggy are not available for use

Designated parking for disabled visitors in main visitor car park

Adapted toilet with handrail and drop-down hand rail, in cobbled courtyard

Partly accessible parkland with some rough and undulating terrain, grass and gravel paths, dirt tracks, cobbled courtyard"

Brief description

"Hatchlands Park was built in 1757-9 by Stiff Leadbetter for Admiral Edward Boscawen, with prize money won by the Admiral during his campaigns in the Seven Years War. Hatchlands is a plain, compact block of 2 and 3 storeys and is faced with locally made bricks.

Its chief architectural interest lies in its interiors; the library and saloon contain neo-classical decorations by Robert Adam, incorporating nautical motifs such as mermaids and dolphins, cannon and anchors. Further alterations include a neo-Caroline music room by Sir Reginald Blomfield in 1903.

The landscape features designs by Humprey Repton, who was at the height of his career when engaged by the estate’s owner, George Sumner, to improve the park and garden in 1800. In 1913 Gertrude Jekyll submitted plans for a south and west parterre garden, but only the south plans were implemented."

Address

East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT

Email

hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01483 222482

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park

Directions

Hatchlands Park is located directly along the A246, Epsom Road, approximately 4.5 miles from Guildford town centre. When travelling southbound on the A3, leave the A3 at the junction signposted Ockham, Ripley, Send. Follow the B2215 through Ripley Village, after approximately 1.75 miles, at the roundabout take 1st exit onto A247. After approximately 2 miles, at the traffic signals, turn left onto the A246 where you’ll arrive after approximately 1.5 miles; follow brown signs to the visitor car park on your left. When travelling northbound on the A3, leave the A3 at the junction signposted Ripley, Woking, Dorking. After approximately 0.5 miles, at the roundabout take 3rd exit onto A247 and then follow the above.

Parking: Free, 275 yards from house entrance. In winter access to the courtyard is via parkland paths only, wellies are advisable.

SatNav: Follow brown signs to main visitor car park on A246. SatNav Postcode may take you to the staff car park in error.

By cycle:

The closest National Cycle Routes are routes 22 and 223 both of which run through Guildford town centre, approximately 4.5 miles from Hatchlands. See Sustrans for more details. The routes of the Olympic cycle race and the Prudential Ride London-Surrey cycle races run right outside Hatchlands Park entrance along the A246.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.  "We’ve re-opened the parkland at Hatchlands Park. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking."

Transport

By bus

Buses Excetera 479 every day, stops along A246, closest stop is a 5 minute walk from car park entrance. Arriva 478 Monday-Friday, stops along A246, closest stop is a 5 minute walk from car park entrance.

By train

Clandon Station (CLA), Station Road, West Clandon, GU4 7TE is approximately 2.5 miles from Hatchlands Park. It is situated on the London Waterloo to Guildford mainline. There is no taxi rank at this station. Walking from Clandon station will take approximately 45 minutes, partly along a busy main road with some stretches of dual carriageway. Horsley Station (HSY), Station Approach, Horsley, KT24 6QX is approximately 4 miles from Hatchlands Park. It is situated on the London Waterloo to Guildford mainline. There is no taxi rank at this station. Walking from Horsley station will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, partly along a busy main road.

Amenities

"Wizard Wix’s Willow Warren, our children’s natural adventure area, is currently closed

Baby-changing facilities available in the female and disabled toilets, in the cobbled courtyard

We welcome children’s bicycles below a height of 75cm (floor to handlebar)

Our parkland walks and courtyard toilets are now open 7 days a week

In addition to the park walks, our gardens located close to the house are now open 5 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Our Kitchen Café has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. Go to Eating and shopping for more information

We’re sorry, but the house, shop and Coach House Café are all currently closed

Two outdoor spaces, our children’s adventure area and Little Wix Wood, are also currently closed

Please go to What's on to book your visit

Please be aware that the visitor car park will not open until 10am, when we open the park to visitors

The gates to the car park will be locked at 4pm, please ensure you have returned to your vehicle by this time

Over 400 acres of parkland, including three way-marked walks

Picnic areas, with benches provided, throughout the park

Dogs are welcome under close control, in designated parkland areas only

It is essential that all dogs are kept on leads in fields containing livestock

Toilet facilities, in the cobbled courtyard"