Cherkley Court & Gardens

Set in 400 acres of park and woodlands, Cherkley Court was the home of the press baron and cabinet minister, the 1st Lord Beaverbrook between 1910 - 1964. Following a 5 year renovation of the entire estate by the Beaverbrook Foundation, 16 acres of exquisitely landscaped gardens are open to the public. Cherkley Court offers an immaculate mix of formality and intimacy with outstanding views across the Mole Valley. The garden has been designed by Simon Johnson, who specialises in country house work. As well as grand terraces and long herbaceous borders, there are garden pavilions, a shell grotto and a stunning Italiante garden. There is a wild flower meadow, Mediterranean planting, a potager, vegetable garden and walnut grove. Short tours of the gardens are available free to visitors, plant guides are on sale and there is a tranquil Orangery Teashop and terrace serving lunches, homemade cakes and teas.