National Trust - Hatchlands park
Playgrounds, Trails and walks
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Adult Price
£8.00
Per adult
Child Price
£4.00
Per child
Step into a world of elegance at this Georgian country house, where Robert Adam's masterful ceilings and fireplaces grace the interiors. A unique collection of keyboard instruments, with links to famous composers, awaits discovery.
Outside, sweeping lawns lead to a gentle fountain, complemented by the formal beauty of a parterre garden and the natural charm of a meadow. Beyond lies over 400 acres of parkland, shaped in part by Humphry Repton, inviting exploration through ancient woodlands, peaceful pasture meadows, and by a serene pond.
Admire the exterior of the Georgian Ice House, a glimpse into the past within the garden. Seek out the 18th-century classical stone temple, a folly with a touching inscription to a beloved mother.
For younger visitors, a natural play area nestled in the woodlands offers adventure with balance beams, stepping stones, willow domes, a bug burrow, and a tree house.
When it's time to refuel, the Coach House Café provides takeaway treats, while the Kitchen Café offers both sit-down meals and takeaway options. Finally, lose yourself in the Engine Room bookshop, situated in the cobbled courtyard, where a wide array of second-hand books awaits.
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Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for naval hero Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny, since then it has housed wealthy families, a finishing school for girls and even a printing press. Today you can visit the parkland or stop for coffee in the Kitchen Café all year round. You can also see inside our house on four afternoons a week, between April and October.
Take the time to wander through our 400 acres of rolling parkland and woodland, one of the largest country estates in the area and full of year round seasonal colour. You can follow waymarked walks, enjoy the tranquillity of our quiet garden, discover areas of the garden partly landscaped by Humphry Repton or bring the family to experience our natural adventure area for children.
Our mansion is now a family home, containing tenant Alec Cobbe’s collection of paintings and fine furniture. Also on display is the Cobbe Collection, Europe’s largest collection of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers including JC Bach, Chopin and Elgar. An early interior design commission for architect Robert Adam, his work can be seen in ceilings and fireplaces throughout the house.
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Surrey Hills and surrounded by charming villages, this peaceful location is just 45 minutes from central London.
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National Trust - Hatchlands Park
Stretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house
East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT