Clandon Park

During our research since the fire, we’ve revealed a number of secrets hidden from view since Clandon Park was built almost 300 years ago. Most recently, we’ve uncovered a number of apotropaic marks, commonly known as witch marks. Surprising discoveries given the date that the mansion was built but, where evil spirits are concerned, perhaps it’s always better to be safe than sorry....

Following the clearance of the house, we wanted to understand more about how and when it was constructed and how it’s changed through the centuries. Unassuming spaces can yield surprising stories, and one of the rooms in Clandon’s basement has done just that.

Hinemihi is an extremely rare Māori meeting house. She's one of only four that exist outside New Zealand and the only one to be located outdoors. She’s stood in the grounds of Clandon Park for almost 130 years. To ensure her continued survival a programme of conservation work is taking place.

Allies and Morrison, a multi award-winning architecture and urban planning practice, have been chosen to help us restore, rebuild and reimagine Clandon Park. They were the unanimous choice of the jury following the international design competition which attracted some of the world’s leading designers.

Allies and Morrison is a leading UK architectural practice known for its inspiring designs and the variety of its projects, including work with historic places. With past projects in the heritage sector ranging from World Heritage sites to Grade-I listed buildings, get to know the team who’ll help us to rebuild Clandon Park.

Award winning landscape architects Robert Myers Associates (RMA) has now been appointed by the National Trust to join the restoration team at Clandon Park. While the gardens were left untouched by the fire, they form part of the restoration brief for the design team led by architect Allies and Morrison.

Through our International Design Competition we’re searching for a world-class multidisciplinary design team to restore and reimagine Clandon Park, following the major fire. The competition launched in March and following the shortlist announcement, the winning team will be revealed this autumn.

Six award-winning teams have been chosen to progress to the final stage of Clandon’s International Design Competition. We’re also announcing the jury, from the worlds of heritage, architecture and the arts. This strong shortlist includes established and emerging architects from the UK and international practices.

Each of the shortlisted finalists from Clandon Park’s International Design Competition has now produced initial design concepts to restore, reimagine and rebuild the house. Here you can find out a little more about each of the architect-led teams and view their proposals in a short video.

Follow our progress through all the milestone moments on the Clandon Park project in a single timeline article, beginning on the night of the fire all the way up to our most recent update.

Since our project began we’ve been using video to capture significant moments as work continues. Here we’ve gathered together all of our video features in one easy to navigate list.

Our project has drawn from the wealth of expertise and specialisms within the National Trust. From curators to building surveyors, meet some of the dedicated team working to achieve our goals.

It's a really exciting time at Clandon Park with lots of new opportunities, but it would be impossible to run Clandon successfully without the hard work and dedication of our brilliant volunteer teams. Discover how you can get involved and make a difference.

Would you like to have one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteer speakers from Clandon Park come to talk to your society, club or group? Discover the range of talks on offer, download your booking form and get in touch to book your chosen date.

Clandon Park was one of the country’s most complete examples of a Palladian mansion, built for the Onslow family in the 1720s. Given to us in 1956, the house showcased a superb collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain and textiles. Here you can catch a glimpse of how Clandon looked before the fire in April 2015.

Lady Gwendolen Onslow was born and spent her early life at Clandon Park. She married into the famous Guinness family, later becoming Countess of Iveagh and one of the first female MPs in 1927. Discover more about her remarkable history and how she saved Clandon Park, leaving it to the National Trust in 1956.