Claremont Landscape Garden

View of the lake and ampitheatre at Claremont — View over the lake at Claremont

Daffodils at Claremont Landscape Garden with the Belisle in the background — Daffodils at Claremont Landscape Garden

A family walking through the gardens at Claremont

The Thatched Cottage at Claremont Landscape Garden

Important notice -

All our houses, gardens, parks, toilets, cafes and shops are closed from Sunday 22 March to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. Claremont Landscape Garden is closed, please do not travel here.

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

Overview
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How to get here
Facilities and access
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Coronavirus update

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

Claremont Landscape Garden

Our work

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.

Dedicate a donation

You can continue to support Claremont by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, your donation will help us continue to care for Claremont.

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Claremont Landscape Garden

History

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.

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.

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.

Claremont Landscape Garden

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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General

Free parking for 120 cars, 10 metres from entrance kiosk

Free entry to the garden for National Trust members; free entry to the café for all

Free council car park for 50 cars in West End Lane, across the Portsmouth Road approximately 125 metres from Claremont

Additional free council car park for 30 cars on Portsmouth Road opposite Blackhills, approximately 500 metres from Claremont

715 bus service stops directly outside entrance gate

Toilet facilities available outside the pay barrier in car park, 20 metres from entrance kiosk

Cycle racks beside kiosk (bike lock and repair kit available from kiosk in exchange for a deposit)

Tuck into a tempting menu of morning pastries, coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas in our recently refurbished tea-room outside the pay barrier, whenever the garden's open

Our tea-room also sells gifts, children's toys and plants

Dogs on short leads welcome between 1 October and 30 April

Please book coaches in advance. No parking for coaches on weekends, bank holidays or school holidays, but coaches can drop off in the layby outside the garden

Family

Baby-changing facilities in the toilet block outside the pay barrier

Thank you for not bringing your child's bike, scooters or ball games due to the steep slopes and open water onsite

Children's play area for younger children located near the tea-room and Badger's Basecamp den building area for older children located on The Mound

Thatched Cottage open every day with toys and games (excluding activity weeks)

Highchairs, bottle-warming facilities and menu for children in the café

Pushchairs admitted, but please don't bring your scooter or bike into the garden

Children's activity weeks with craft workshops and trails during school holidays

Nine-pin bowling alley behind the amphitheatre, ball available from kiosk in exchange for a deposit

Access

Three blue-badge parking spaces with level access, 10 metres from kiosk and 20 metres from café

Adapted toilet with ramp access in car park, 20 metres from kiosk

Free entry to the café for all, including non-members

Ramp access to café and outdoor seating area

Induction loop in kiosk and café

One Mountain trike push wheelchair available to borrow from kiosk (pre-booking advisable/£10 deposit or NT membership card required)

Access-for-all path around the circumference of the lake (ask for map at kiosk - please note paths can be uneven)

Braille guide available from entrance kiosk on request

Large-print guide printed on request when you book in advance

Download our full Property Access Statement here

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

£11.00

£10.00

Child

£5.50

£5.00

Family

£27.50

£25.00

Group Adult

Minimum group size 15

N/A

£9.40

Group Child

Minimum group size 15

N/A

£4.70

Gift Aid

Standard

Amount paid by visitor

£11.00

£10.00

Tax refund from Government*

£2.75

£0.00

Total received by the National Trust

£13.75

£10.00

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Tuesday 14 April

Wednesday 15 April

Thursday 16 April

Claremont Landscape Garden

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More about this place

Coronavirus update

Our work

The amphitheatre at Claremont

Extreme weeding at Claremont

Dedicate a donation

History

Illustrious owners

Princess Charlotte

Duke of Newcastle

Art and collections

Our collections

The Homewood

Bookham Commons

Polesden Lacey

Ham House and Garden

Headley Heath

Box Hill

Claremont Landscape Garden

Important notice -

Our work

History

Art and collections

Our collections

Facilities and access

General

Family

Access

Overview

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

How to get here

Prices

What is Gift Aid?

Please note...

Opening times

Important notice -

Friday 10 April

Saturday 11 April

Sunday 12 April

Monday 13 April

Tuesday 14 April

Wednesday 15 April

Thursday 16 April

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