Claremont Landscape Garden

Surrey

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

Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9JG

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A view of the Belvedere tower surrounded by colourful orange and yellow foliage in autumn at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

Admission
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£15.40	£14.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£7.70	£7.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£38.50	£35.00
1 Adult, up to 3 Children	£23.10	£21.00

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Adventure playground/play area
There are two children's play areas on site - one for children up to the age of eleven by the lake, and Badger's Basecamp, a natural play area at the top of Stoney Hill.
Café
Open daily serving light lunches, snacks, cakes and scones and hot and cold drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. Highchairs and bottle warming facilities are available.
Car park
Free parking. Approximately 10 metres from the entrance kiosk. Additional parking can be found in West End Lane (not National Trust) across the Portsmouth Road approximately 125 metres from Claremont.
Dogs allowed
Well-controlled dogs on short leads are permitted in designated areas all year round. Dogs aren't permitted in the children's play area, Badger's Basecamp or in the lake. Dog waste bins can be found by the toilets.
Electric vehicle charging point
Four 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the main car park. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or a contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website (rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app in advance of your visit. Chargers are only available to visitors during opening hours.
Family friendly
Families are welcome, though we kindly ask that visitors leave bikes, scooters and balls at home due to steep paths and open water.
Guided tour
Tours of the garden are available on selected days. Please check the website for details.
Kiosk
Check in at the kiosk on arrive where are welcome staff can provide information and guidance to enjoy your visit.
Toilet
Toilets can be found in the car park, 20 metres from the entrance kiosk. Baby changing facilites are available here.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet with ramp access. All-terrain wheelchair and manual wheelchairs available to hire for free. Ear defenders available to borrow from the Welcome Kiosk.
Click here to view the full AccessAble guide for Claremont Landscape Garden
Accessible route and/or map
There is an accessible path around the perimeter of the lake. Please ask for a map at the entrance kiosk.
Accessible toilet
Adapted toilet with ramp access in car park, 20 metres from the kiosk.
Designated parking
Six blue-badge parking spaces with level access, 10 metres from the kiosk.
Drop-off point
Level access to food outlet
There is a level path from the car park to the cafe, with no steps.
Level access/terrain
Paths are made of worms heath hoggin, a mixture of clay and stones to form a gravel path surface, which can be uneven in parts and can be muddy after heavy rain. There are a also a number of grass pathways throughout the garden.
Ramped access/slopes
The terrace seating area opposite the café, with views across the lake, is accessible by a ramp.
Seating available
There are benches located throughout the garden.
Steps/uneven terrain
There is a steep pathway on the westerly perimeter of the garden, which is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
Wheelchairs available
We have an all-terrain wheelchair available to hire, please call us on 01372 467806 to arrange this.
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By train
Our entrance is approximately 2 miles from Esher station, and easily reached using the 715 bus route.
The station has a regular train service every half an hour direct from London Waterloo, and also stops at locations such as Surbiton, Portsmouth and Southampton.
Please visit Esher station to find out more.
To plan a train journey please use the National Rail journey planner.

National Rail 2 for 1 Offer

If you visit by train, you can take advantage of National Rail's 2for1 entry offer. A great opportunity if you're not currently a member of the National Trust (where entry is already free).

How to get claim 2 for 1 entry?

Visit the National Rail Days Out website here.

Fill in the journey details and your details.

Download and print out the voucher.

Travel by train.

Present your voucher and tickets at the Kiosk.

By bus
The 714 and 715 bus routes drop off and pick up directly outside the front gate of Claremont.
These convenient bus routes takes in a large portion of the local area including Kingston, Burpham, Guildford, Cobham, Thames Ditton and Esher station.
To plan a bus journey you can use Good Journey car free travel website
By road
We’re on the east side of the A307 Portsmouth Road. Our entrance is within easy reach of both the A3 and M25; follow the brown tourist board signs for Claremont Landscape Garden from Cobham. To plan your journey, please use the Google Maps widget above. Our WhatThreeWords location is: ///amount.dots.divisions
Parking: Free parking. Please do not arrive before 10 am to avoid traffic issues from cars queuing on a busy road. Four EV charging points. Additional free council parking on West End Lane.
Cycling
We’re on the east side of the A307 Portsmouth Road.
Bicycles are not permitted in the garden, but we provide storage racks for you to use next to the kiosk.
Plan your route to Claremont Landscape Garden using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
Cycling - more information

Planning your visit

9am opening

From April to October, Claremont is open open from 9am. During the hotter months, it's the perfect time of day to enjoy a morning walk around the lake and a cup of coffee from the Gardener's Bothy Café.

A man with babe in arms and a dog with a little boy between both. He is holding a dog's lead in one hand and the child's hand in the other. Their backs are facing the camera walking along the pathway at Claremont Landscape Garden. There is graphic text over the top that reads 'Open from 9am'.

Events at Claremont Landscape Garden

Keep up-to-date with what's on at Claremont Landscape Garden. Throughout the year we host a variety of events and activities for visitors to enjoy, From family activity trails and guided walks to forest bathing and summer outdoor theatre.

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Family-friendly things to do at Claremont Landscape Garden

There’s plenty of family fun to be had on a visit to Claremont Landscape Garden from exploring the play area, relaxing by the lake or joining one of our storybook trails. This historic royal landscape is a great place to spend time together. Find out how best to plan your day out at Claremont Landscape Garden with children in mind.

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Visiting Claremont Landscape Garden with your dog

Claremont Landscape Garden is a three pawprint rated place. Find out more about visiting Claremont Landscape Garden with your canine companion.

Group visits to Claremont Landscape Garden

Find out what you need to know about arranging a group visit to Claremont Landscape Garden.

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Bikes and ball games

We kindly ask that visitors leave bikes, balls and scooters at home, due to the steep slopes and open water on site.