Discover more at Leith Hill
Find out when Leith Hill is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Things to do at Leith Hill
With its Gothic-style tower, welcoming country home and far-reaching views across the South Downs, the picturesque Leith Hill estate offers a full day out for all the family.
Leith Hill Place
Sitting quietly the rolling hills of the surrey Hills countryside, Leith Hill Place has been home to some of the country’s most influential creative families, including the Wedgewoods and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Today, this welcoming family home is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy the far-reaching views which have inspired so many. Visitors are welcome to relax in the library with a good book, enjoy a cream tea on the terrace and explore the contemporary art installations throughout the house.
The house is currently closed for conservation work and will re-open on Sat 25 May 2024.
Leith Hill tower
This Georgian prospect house was built by Richard Hull of Leith Hill Place in the style of a gothic tower. The top of the tower is the highest point in South East England. On a clear day you can see Big Ben in London towards the north, and the English channel to the south.
The tower is open every weekend from 29 March – 27 October, 11am-4pm.
The countryside
The various waymarked trails meander through through woodland, heathland and farmland with wonderful vistas across the South Downs.
In spring, the estate comes alive with colour from delicate yellow primroses and purple haze of the bluebells in the ancient woodland, to the bright colourful rhododendros in Caroline Wedgwood’s historic Rhododendron Wood.