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This grade 1 listed garden created by the great landscape designers of the 18th century charts the evolution of the English Landscape Garden
Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9JG
Asset | Opening time |
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Garden | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Café | 10:00 - 16:30 |
You do not need to pre-book your visit to Claremont. Please note that last entry is one hour before closing and the cafe closes 30 minutes before. The car park is locked at closing time.
Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
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Adult (18+) | £14.30 | £13.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £7.20 | £6.50 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £35.80 | £32.50 |
1 Adult, 2 Children | £21.50 | £19.50 |
Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
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Adult (18+) | £15.40 | £14.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £7.70 | £7.00 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £38.50 | £35.00 |
1 Adult, 2 Children | £23.10 | £21.00 |
There are two children's play areas on site - one for children up to the age of eleven by the lake, and Badger's Basecamp, a natural play area at the top of Stoney Hill.
Open daily serving light lunches, snacks, cakes and scones and hot and cold drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. Highchairs and bottle warming facilities are available.
Free parking approximately 10 metres from the entrance kiosk. Additional car park can be found in West End Lane (not National Trust) across the Portsmouth Road approximately 125 metres from Claremont.
Well-controlled dogs on short leads are permitted in designated areas all year round. Dogs aren't permitted in the children's play area, Badger's Basecamp or in the lake. Dog waste bins can be found by the toilets.
Families are welcome, though we kindly ask that visitors leave bikes, scooters and balls at home due to steep paths and open water.
Tours of the garden are available on selected days. Please check the website for details.
Check in at the kiosk on arrive where are welcome staff can provide information and guidance to enjoy your visit.
Toilets can be found in the car park, 20 metres from the entrance kiosk. Baby changing facilites are available here.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet with ramp access. All-terrain wheelchair and manual wheelchairs available to hire for free. Ear defenders available to borrow from the Welcome Kiosk.
There is an accessible path around the perimeter of the lake. Please ask for a map at the entrance kiosk.
Adapted toilet with ramp access in car park, 20 metres from the kiosk.
Three blue-badge parking spaces with level access, 10 metres from the kiosk.
There is a level path from the car park to the cafe, with no steps.
Paths are made of worms heath hoggin, a mixture of clay and stones to form a gravel path surface, which can be uneven in parts and can be muddy after heavy rain. There are a also a number of grass pathways throughout the garden.
The terrace seating area opposite the café, with views across the lake, is accessible by a ramp.
There are benches located throughout the garden.
There is a steep pathway on the westerly perimeter of the garden, which is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
We have an all-terrain wheelchair available to hire, please call us on 01372 467806 to arrange this.
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 from Cobham. To plan your journey please use the Google Maps widget above.
Parking: Free parking. The car park opens at 10.00am. Please do not arrive before 10.00am to avoid traffic issues from cars queuing on a busy road.
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.
Please visit Esher station to find out more.
To plan a train journey please use the National Rail journey planner.
National Rail 2 for 1 Offer
If you visit by train, you can take advantage of National Rail's 2for1 entry offer. A great opportunity if you're not currently a member of the National Trust (where entry is already free).
How to get claim 2 for 1 entry?
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.
To plan a bus journey you can use the Traveline journey planner.
We’re on the east side of the A307 Portsmouth Road.
Bicycles are not permitted in the garden, but we provide storage racks for you to use next to the kiosk.
Plan your route to Claremont Landscape Garden using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
Discover the secret oasis of Claremont Landscape Garden this May half term and join us for some quality family time filled with wonderment and delight. Try our golden key trail, wander in the menagerie, get stuck into some sensory play and stir your imaginations in the wonder woods.
Discover the different features of this landscape garden throughout the year including a grass amphitheatre, tree-lined walks and serpentine lake.
Ahoy there! Come and spend a lazy afternoon with us on the water and take in our beautiful surroundings with your loved ones. Row boats will be available to hire on weekends throughout spring and summer from 10.15am – 4pm. £12 for 30 minutes, book your slot with the kiosk and they will direct you to our harbourmasters.
We kindly ask that visitors leave bikes, balls and scooters at home, due to the steep slopes and open water on site.
Claremont Landscape Garden is a three pawprint rated place. Find out more about visiting Claremont Landscape Garden with your canine companion.
Find out what you need to know about arranging a group visit to Claremont Landscape Garden.
Find out about the Gardener's Bothy café and the range of food you can eat when you visit Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey.
Once the site of Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold's large, heated glasshouse, the nationally important collection of camellias blooms in a beautiful display between January and May.
This grass-covered feature is three acres in size and provides excellent views out across the garden and lake from the top.
Sited below the amphitheatre is the serpentine, man-made lake. It's the perfect spot for rest, relaxation, or a family picnic. Row boats are available to hire in the Spring and Summer.
The North Terrace was one of the first parts of Claremont Landscape Garden to be constructed in the early 18th century. Recently restored, you too can now enjoy view of the surrounding countryside and Claremont Fan Court School.
Join us on Surrey Day to celebrate our four-legged friends. Come along for a fun day of canine capers. We'll have a dog inspired trail, have a go agility area and two fun dog shows, with prizes kindly donated by Dogs Deli. Plus, every dog gets a treat on arrival!
Professional Pet Photographer, 'Your Petographer' is holding mini photo shoots for you and your dog here at Claremont Landscape Garden as part of our Doggy Celebration Day on Saturday 10 May. With limited spaces available at a reduced rate of only £20, booking is essential and details can be found on the 'Your Petographer' website.
Surrey Sculpture Society is back at Claremont Landscape Garden this summer with a brand-new walking trail exhibiting sculptures for members of the society. Come and explore art in nature at this very special exhibition where all the artworks are for sale. There's also a guided tour, clay workshops and a family trail to enjoy.
Claremont Landscape Garden invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this summer, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories. Delve into discovering the Moomin family and their friends, living an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley in harmony with nature. The event is presented by the award-winning creator of interactive theatrical events, Bakehouse Factory.
Quantum Theatre are bringing their new adaptation of the much-loved Beatrix Potter Tale, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, to Claremont. Packed full of songs, action and drama, with a score by Gideon Escott, Michael Whitmore’s adaptation is guaranteed to delight and enthral all ages. Performance times: 6pm - 7.30pm. Tickets: £18/Adult, £12/children 3-18yrs.
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. They present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. Performance times: 7pm - 9.15pm. Tickets: £20/Adult, £12.50/children under 16yrs.
Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Performance times: 7pm - 9.30pm. Tickets: £20/Adult, £12.50/children under 16yrs.
Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Performance times: 6pm - 8.00pm. Tickets: £18/Adult, £12/children 3-18yrs.
Take a deeper dive into the history of Claremont and it's impressive collection of trees with a monthly guided History Walk and Tree Walk with a heritage volunteer. There's no need to book, just meet at the kiosk at the specified time. After your walk you can enjoy a drink from the Gardener's Bothy Café.
Reconnect. Restore. Rewild. We're thrilled to welcome Secret Garden Tribe who will run 2-hour yoga and wellbeing experiences in the beautiful surroundings of Claremont Landscape Garden. Participants can enjoy a mindful nature walk around the garden, followed by a revitalising 1-hour yoga session. Monthly sessions in May, June, July and August. 10am - 12pm. £28.50/person
Join qualified breathing instructor, meditation, and mindfulness coach Nigel Grimes for a morning of a mindful and sensory exploration at Claremont Landscape Garden. Breath in the fresh air, touch the trees, listen to the sounds of nature, and soak up the views. Taking the time to slow down and immerse yourself in beautiful natural surroundings does wonders for the mind, body, and soul. The two-and-a-half-hour Forest Bathing session will start pre-opening, giving participants access to the peace and quiet of these special places ahead of our daily visitors. £40 per person including entry. Dates available throughout spring and summer
Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a guided walk at Claremont
Soak up the peace and tranquillity on a sensory journey through Claremont Landscape Garden to calm the mind and feed your soul.
Mini photoshoots with your pet for a reduced price of £20 with professional Pet Photographer, 'Your Petographer'.
Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a extra special guided walk at Claremont
Discover the secret oasis of Claremont Landscape Garden this May Half Term.
Steeped in nearly 300 years of history, this eighteenth-century garden is a green oasis in the heart of Surrey within easy reach of London. Previously the countryside retreat of queens and heirs, Claremont has always been somewhere to escape everyday life and enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Many of the great names in landscape design history played a part in the creation of the estate. Over the years Sir John Vanbrugh, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and ‘Capability’ Brown all put their own distinctive stamp on the pleasure grounds, and in 1866 Queen Victoria herself acquired the estate to save it from development.
Today you can still spot lots of historical features in the garden, including the large turf amphitheatre, serpentine lake, grotto, Camellia Terrace and Belvedere Tower.
Find out all about the rich and varied history of Claremont Landscape Garden. Discover the royal connections and the legacies they left for visitors to enjoy.
Discover the history of Princess Charlotte, whose happy life at Claremont was cut tragically short.
Explore Claremont Landscape Garden in our podcast episode 'A garden fit for Bridgerton' to uncover historic parties described as the lovechild of a music festival and a garden party. You can also find more episodes from series seven, filled with nature and history.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Claremont Landscape Garden on the National Trust Collections website.
Discover how the team at Claremont Landscape Garden is working to restore some of the garden's historic views.
Interested in getting involved at Claremont Landscape Garden? Find out about becoming a volunteer at this special place.
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