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The gardens and car park at Claremont are now open but you’ll need to book your tickets by 3.00pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.
Claremont Landscape Garden provides a wonderful hideaway from the rush of modern day life. With nearly 300 years of history to its name, the gardens were once the countryside retreat of the aristocracy and even the royals. Queen Victoria stayed with her Uncle Leopold at Claremont and delighted in the rare chance of freedom, away from the public eye.
The estate has been created and shaped by many of the key influencers in landscape design throughout the years. Sir John Vanbrugh, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and ‘Capability’ Brown all put their own distinctive stamp on the pleasure grounds, making it into the gardens that visitors enjoy today. There’s plenty to discover on a walk through Claremont, whether it’s the lake, the amphitheatre, the Camellia Terrace or the Belvedere Tower.
(Image: Lake at Claremont Landscape Garden - copyright Andrew Butler)
Children will love exploring the Thatched Cottage, which is filled with Victorian style games and dressing up clothes. The children’s play area is a great place to let off some steam and there’s always an adventure to be had with our annual programme of events for all ages, whether it’s a Teddy Bear’s Picnic or an Easter Egg Hunt.
No visit would be complete without sampling the tempting array of freshly baked cakes and lunches in our café. There are always seasonal dishes on offer and it’s the perfect place to meet up with friends and family. There’s a shop nestled within the tea-room too, offering a wide range of National Trust products, with books, throws and rugs, children’s toys and games and food to choose from.
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome at Claremont from 1 October to 30 April. Dogs are welcome in the café year round, as it’s separate from our main garden.
There’s always something new to discover at Claremont, with the changing seasons bringing beautiful colour and variety, so make it your sanctuary whatever your mood.
Guide Prices
Adult (gift aided) £10.50
Adult (standard) £9.50
Child (gift aided) £5.25
Child (standard) £4.75
Family (gift aided) £26.25
Family (standard) £23.85
Group Adult £8.90
Group Child £4.45
Map & Directions
Road Directions
We’re on the east side of the A307 Portsmouth Road. Our entrance is within easy reach of both the A3 and M25; follow the brown tourist board signs for Claremont Landscape Garden once you exit or " download a PDF of the route . We have free parking facilities close to the entrance kiosk. On busy days you can also make use of the free council car park in nearby West End Lane. Please avoid arriving before 10am to avoid traffic issues from queueing on a busy road.
Public Transport Directions
The 715 bus route drops off and picks up directly outside the front gate of Claremont. This convenient bus route takes in a large portion of the local area including Kingston, Burpham, Guildford, Cobham, Thames Ditton and Esher station.
Our entrance is approximately 2 miles from Esher station, and easily reached using the 715 bus route. The station has a regular train service every half an hour direct from London Waterloo, and also stops at locations such as Surbiton, Portsmouth and Southampton.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
Visit Surrey Member 2018
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) |
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* 1st January – 31st January 10am-4pm
1st February – 25th March 10am – 5pm
26th March – 28th October 10am – 6pm
29th October – 31st December 10 am – 4pm
Café and shop close 30 minutes earlier than garden. Closed 24th and 25th December
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Tearoom serving coffee, lunch and teas, Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun, 1100-1700. Open Bank Hol Mon. Nov- Dec, Wed-Sun, 1100-1600.
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - 1 November - 31 March only.
- Open New Year
- Toilets
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1.5 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.No coaches on Sun.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 15
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Provider Preferences
- Outdoor Attraction - 49 acre landscape garden.
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
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