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Claremont Landscape Garden
SurreyThis 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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Opening times for 25 May 2026
Asset Opening time Garden 09:00 - 17:00 Café 09:00 - 17:00 Please note that the last entry is one hour before closing, and the café will close 30 minutes before. Please allow plenty of time to enjoy your visit. Car parks are locked at closing time.
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 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 the Traveline journey planner.
- 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.divisionsParking: 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.)
Planning your visit
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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 this spring. From exploring the play area, relaxing by the lake or joining one 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 this spring.
Row boat hire at Claremont Landscape Garden
Row boats are available to hire from Saturday 21 March to Sunday 27 September on weekends, and on school and public holidays. As this service is run entirely by volunteers, availability may vary depending on when they're able to support. We are incredibly grateful for their time and commitment in making this activity possible. Please check before travelling.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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Eating at Claremont Landscape Garden
Find out about the Gardener's Bothy café and the range of food you can eat when you visit Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey.
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Highlights
Camellia Terrace
Once the site of Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold's large, heated glasshouse, the nationally important collection of camellias blooms in a beautiful display between January and May.
Amphitheatre
This grass-covered feature is three acres in size and provides excellent views out across the garden and lake from the top.
Lake
Sited below the amphitheatre is the serpentine, man-made lake. It's the perfect spot for rest, relaxation, or a family picnic. Row boats are available to hire in the Spring and Summer.
North Terrace
The North Terrace was one of the first parts of Claremont Landscape Garden to be constructed in the early 18th century. Recently restored, you too can now enjoy view of the surrounding countryside and Claremont Fan Court School.
Play areas
Two nature play areas. For younger children and parents with pushchairs, head to the play area by the lake and café where you'll find scaled-down versions of Claremont's garden features. For older kids, head to Badger’s Basecamp, a hidden woodland area that's perfect for older children to explore.
Gardener's Bothy Café
Enjoy hot and cold drinks along with a wide range of hot lunches, snacks and plenty of sweet treats. Dogs on short leads are welcome inside the café.
Second-hand books
A small selection of second-hand books is available to purchase from the display behind the kiosk. Your purchase contributes to the care of Claremont Landscape Garden.
Spotlight events
The Tiger Who Came to Tea: Sat 2 May - Sun 7 June
Explore this very special teatime story through extracts and illustrations from Judith Kerr's Classic story on a family trail around the garden at Claremont in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers. Join Sophie and her mummy as they feed a very hungry tiger. Suitable for ages 5 and under. 10am - 3pm. Free with normal admission. Under 5 visit for free.
The Forest’s Secret: A Storytelling Experience, Wed 27 May.
An opportunity for younger people to enjoy the benefit of forest bathing this May half term. Join author, Nigel Grimes, as he reads from his new book, The Forest’s Secret. After the storytelling, families will be invited to join in with forest bathing, sensory mindfulness, and well being activities inspired by the book. This relaxed, engaging session is designed especially for KS1 and KS2 children and encourages listening, curiosity and a chance to connect with nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets from £12 for one adult and one child.
Surrey Sculpture Society Trail, Friday 12 June - Sunday 12 July
Surrey Sculpture Society returns with a brand new summer walking trail featuring works by its members. Come and experience art again the elegant backdrop of Claremont. Free with usual admission. All sculptures will be available to purchase.
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Claremont Live!, outdoor theatre and music, July and August
Claremont Live! returns this summer with open air theatre and live music in the Garden. In July, bring your deckchairs and picnics for four evenings of theatre with Claremont's magnificent Amphitheatre as your backdrop, then enjoy Saturday afternoons in August as fantastic local bands take to the lawn.
Claremont Live! A Midsummer Night's Dream, Thu 9 July
Four Forty Theatre invites you into its outrageous take on Shakespeare’s most magical comedy in just forty minutes. A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows runaway lovers, magical creatures, and a group of very determined actors who find themselves in over their heads. Suitable for ages 7+. Tickets: £20 adults, £13 Under16s. Performance times 7pm - 8.00pm.
Claremont Live! Othello, Sun 12 July
For the first time in the company’s history, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men presents Othello, one of Shakespeare’s greatest works. This stunning and devastatingly poignant play is a story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved, not wisely, but too well. Tickets £20 adults, £13.50 child plus booking fee. Family tickets available. Performance times 7pm - 9.10pm.
Claremont Live! The Three Muskateers, Thu 23 July
All for one, and one for all! Young d’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. But are his swashbuckling credentials sufficient? Join Illyria for a whirlwind of excitement, comedy and ingenious storytelling. Suitable for ages 8+. Tickets £20 adults, £12 child plus booking fee. Performance times 7pm - 9.15pm.
Claremont Live! The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, Sat 25 July
Quantum Theatre brings its much-loved adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales, The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny to Claremont. Perfect for younger visitors. Suitable for ages 3+. Tickets £28 adults, £14 child. Family tickets available. Price includes booking fee. Performance times 6pm - 7.30pm
Things to see and do
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Explore the garden at Claremont Landscape Garden
Discover the different features of this landscape garden throughout the year including a grass amphitheatre, tree-lined walks and serpentine lake.
Hire a boat
Row boats are available to hire from Saturday 21 March to Sunday 27 September on weekends, and on school and public holidays. As this service is run entirely by volunteers, availability may vary depending on when they're able to support. We are incredibly grateful for their time and commitment in making this activity possible. Please check before travelling.
Forest Bathing: May - September
Join us for a calming and restorative morning in nature with Nigel Grimes, experienced Forest Bathing facilitator. Set within the grounds of Claremont, this guided Forest Bathing session invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and tune into the natural world around you. Expect a gentle sensory walk through the gardens, with breathwork, meditation and mindfulness practices designed to reduce stress and support your wellbeing. Just £25 per person with sessions available each month from May to September.
Join a guided walk
Take a deeper dive into the history of Claremont and it's impressive collection of trees with a monthly guided History Walk and Tree Walk with a heritage volunteer. There's no need to book, just meet at the kiosk at the specified time. After your walk you can enjoy a drink from the Gardener's Bothy Café.
Upcoming events
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Row boat hire
Enjoy Claremont from a different view, and hire one of our row boats this summer!
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Around the Mansion Tree Walk - Sold out
Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a unique guided tree walk around the Claremont Fan Court School mansion.
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The Forest’s Secret: A Storytelling Experience
Join us for an immersive storytelling experience bringing The Forest’s Secret by Nigel Grimes, to life.
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Forest Bathing
Soak up the peace and tranquillity on a sensory journey through Claremont Landscape Garden to calm the mind and feed your soul.
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Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition
We are delighted to welcome back the Surrey Sculpture Society for the third edition of its Sculpture Trail in the garden.
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Friday History Walk
Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a guided walk at Claremont
About Claremont Landscape Garden
Steeped in nearly 300 years of history, this eighteenth-century garden is a green oasis in the heart of Surrey within easy reach of London. Previously the countryside retreat of queens and heirs, Claremont has always been somewhere to escape everyday life and enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Many of the great names in landscape design history played a part in the creation of the estate. Over the years Sir John Vanbrugh, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and ‘Capability’ Brown all put their own distinctive stamp on the pleasure grounds, and in 1866 Queen Victoria herself acquired the estate to save it from development.
Today you can still spot lots of historical features in the garden, including the large turf amphitheatre, serpentine lake, grotto, Camellia Terrace and Belvedere Tower.
History
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The history of Claremont Landscape Garden
Find out about the rich and varied history of Claremont Landscape Garden. Discover the royal connections and the legacies they left for visitors to enjoy.
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The history of Princess Charlotte
Discover the history of Princess Charlotte, whose happy life at Claremont was cut tragically short.
A garden fit for Bridgerton - National Trust Podcast
Explore Claremont Landscape Garden in our podcast episode 'A garden fit for Bridgerton' to uncover historic parties described as the lovechild of a music festival and a garden party. You can also find more episodes from series seven, filled with nature and history.
Art and collections
Claremont Landscape Garden's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Claremont Landscape Garden on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
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Our work at Claremont Landscape Garden
Discover how the team at Claremont Landscape Garden is working to restore some of the garden's historic views.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Claremont Landscape Garden
Interested in getting involved at Claremont Landscape Garden? Find out about becoming a volunteer at this special place.
