Claremont Landscape Garden

Important notice -

We’ve reopened Claremont - you'll need to book your visit in advance via the What's On section. You''ll be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

This grade 1 listed garden created by the great landscape designers of the 18th century charts the evolution of the English Landscape Garden

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 130 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Claremont Landscape Garden   Surrey

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens and car park at Claremont will reopen from 15 June and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3.00pm the day ​before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing ​tickets every Friday.​ Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. ​We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Claremont Landscape Garden (13 July - 19 July)

Tue 14 Jul 2020
11:30-12:00
Book your timed entry to visit Claremont Landscape Garden.
A family walking through the gardens at Claremont

Visiting Claremont: What you need to know 

We can't wait to welcome you back to Claremont! Find out more about your visit here.

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Things to see and do

Bee on a flower in the garden

Mini Beast Bingo  

Try our mini beast bingo sheet on your adventure around Claremont, or have a go in your back garden! See what you can find when you look closely at nature's tiniest creatures.

The view from top of the grass amphitheatre at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

The Amphitheatre  

The amphitheatre at Claremont was designed by Charles Bridgeman for the Duke of Newcastle in 1716 but not built until about 1720-22. It's believed to be the largest of its type left in Europe! It's a real focal point at Claremont.

Family looking at spring flowers

50 things to do before you're 11¾  

There are tons of adventures to be had in the great outdoors, and our list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ is a brilliant way to discover them.

Claremont sensory tray

Activities to do at home 

Bring a little slice of Claremont into your home with our activity sheets and how to videos.

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Eating and shopping

Cup of coffee

Eating  

The Cube has now reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Bring some character to your garden with our range of garden decor, available on the online shop

Treat yourself 

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop. Your purchases and support enable us to continue to care for the nature, beauty and history we all miss.

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Join or give

Visitors exploring Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey

We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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Our work

The view from top of the grass amphitheatre at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

The amphitheatre at Claremont 

Learn about the magnificent turf amphitheatre at Claremont, designed by Charles Bridgeman, a real focal point in the garden.

A weeding machine being driven on the lake

Extreme weeding at Claremont 

In an extreme case of weeding, amphibious tractors are tackling almost 16 tonnes of invasive weed in our lake. The vehicles are armed with giant rakes to remove the carpet of Crassula helmsii.

Claremont North Terrace restored

Restoring the North Terrace 

Learn all about our recent work to restore the North Terrace, an historic feature of the garden.

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History

Louis XIV Savonnerie picture signed Parisot showing Claremont Landscape Garden in the 18th century

Illustrious owners 

From renowned architects to royalty, with garden design at its forefront, Claremont was a playground for the wealthy and influential. This rich past can still be seen today.

An engraving of Princess Charlotte at her wedding at Carlton House

Princess Charlotte 

Claremont was once home to the future queen of England, Princess Charlotte Augusta. Find out more about this remarkable princess and the time that she spent here at Claremont.

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-lyne by Charles Jervas

Duke of Newcastle 

Learn about Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, a man rich beyond most people's wildest dreams who held immense political power.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Claremont Landscape Garden on the National Trust Collections website

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