Clandon Park

The House - Built in the 1730s to impress and entertain by the Onslow family, the Palladian mansion was designed by Italian architect Giacomo Leoni and decorated by leading European sculptors. The house you can explore today was transformed by a huge fire that gutted it in April 2015, leaving a large brick and stone skeleton open to the skies. Although the fire destroyed much of the house's interior - revealing how it was designed, built and crafted - important elements also survive, including the dining room, known as the Speakers' Parlour.

The Garden - A tranquil and relaxing space awaits you in the garden, ideal for a gentle stroll, children's play, and an informal picnic. Encounter a unique connection to New Zealand at the site of Hinemihi, the Mᾱori meeting house brought to Clandon by William, 4th Earl of Onslow, visit the 19th-century grotto, or seek out the lily pond in the Dutch Garden.

The Clandon Project - The fire at Clandon revealed hidden histories about how country houses were made and by who. National Trust experts are working with specialist architects, engineers, and craftspeople to thoughtfully conserve and curate the house in its dramatic and fascinating laid-bare state, offering an 'x-ray' view of its making, as well as conserving and repairing the surviving Speakers' Parlour. Our plans are for Clandon to be a dynamic, living building with renewed windows, a new roof with public terraces, and, inside, a series of accessible rooms, spaces and walkways hosting a range of displays, events and activities - together creating a unique way to understand and enjoy a country house. 

The Parkland - The area looked after by the National Trust at Clandon Park is made up of the house and a seven-acre garden. The wider parkland in which these sit is privately owned by the Onslow family. Other than by the marked public footpaths, the parkland is private and not open for public access.