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Leith Hill Place, Surrey

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Accessibility

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"For those unable to navigate the terrain, please drop off at the house itself on Leith Hill Lane RH5 6LY. We always try to park those who can't manage the walk from the car park near the house, as well as Blue Badge holders

The ground floor and grounds are level with wide doorways.

Ramp at front door.

Accessible version of soundscape tour for those not able to take the stairs."

Brief description

"Leith Hill Place is nestled within the Surrey Hills. Having been a private family home and then a boarding house for a local school, there are limited facilities. The long term future of the house is currently being decided, but the doors have been opened to give visitors a glimpse of this beautiful house and an insight into the behind the scenes work of the National Trust.

An atmospheric house with panoramic views across the Surrey countryside, Leith Hill Place was the childhood home of one of England's greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams, who gave it to the National Trust in 1945.

His grandparents, Josiah Wedgwood III and Caroline (née Darwin) moved here in 1847 and his great uncle, the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, conducted experiments in the grounds.

For nearly 40 years, Leith Hill Place had been tenanted as a school boarding house, and in summer 2013, we opened to the public for the first time since the 1960s. The house is at a crossroads in its history and we invite you to visit and see it in transition."

Address

Leith Hill Lane, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6LY

Email

leithhillplace@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01306 711685

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place

Directions

"By road

From A25 take sign to Leith Hill, Hollow Lane. Follow to Tanhurst Lane and turn right. Turn left into Rhododendron Wood car park, RH5 6LU From A29 take B2126 Ockley Rd. Before Ewhurst, take right turn Leith Hill Lane. Follow to Tanhurst Lane, turn left, then left into car park

Parking: Parking for the house is in the Rhododendron Wood car park RH5 6LU. From the car park, enjoy a leisurely walk down through the woods and over the field, 400m to the house. In wet weather, the route can get muddy. Alternative car parks are at Windy Gap or Starveall Corner (not NT)

By cycle

Leith Hill Lane forms part of the Surrey Cycle Way. Many mountain bike trails nearby. Cycles can be locked to the fence but no designated cycle parking

On foot

Comprehensive network of rights of way, including the Greensand Way National Trail. From the Tower take the marked trail to the house. The Leith Hill Orange trail passes the house."

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

2021: "Important notice - We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However Leith Hill Place is currently closed."

Transport

"By bus

The nearest bus stop is at Holmbury St Mary 2½ miles away.

By train

Holmwood station, 4 miles"

Amenities

"Car park at Leith Hill Rhododendron Wood car park RH5 6LU

Soundscape tour - audio guide/ attic tour

Toilet on ground floor

Kitchen serving teas, coffees, cakes and scones by donation.

Dogs welcome inside the house

Family activity room

Musical instruments to try

Indoor and outdoor trails

Baby changing facility

Microwave available for warming"

Travel Information

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