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Hatchlands Park
SurreyStretches of sweeping parkland sheltering a classic country house
East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT
Important notice
Due to essential drainage works, the path by the house will partially close from Tue 1 to Thu 3 September. The house will be open via an alternative route. Accessibility buggy will not be available. Please speak to a staff member if you need help.
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Opening times for 3 September 2026
Asset Opening time House 12:00 - 16:00 Café 10:00 - 16:30 Car park 10:00 - 17:00 Meadow & parterre 10:00 - 17:00 Park walks 10:00 - 17:00 Engine Room bookshop 10:00 - 16:30 Last entry to the estate is 30 minutes before the listed closing time. House opening hours are more limited because Hatchlands Park is a family home.
Whole property
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, and up to 3 children £23.10 £21.00 Group (Adult 18+) £13.30 Group (Child 5-17) £6.65 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Audio guide
Audio guides of the house available for an extra charge.
- Bookshop
You can find the Engine room bookshop, our second-hand bookshop in the cobbled courtyard.
- Café
The Kitchen Café serves barista-style hot and cold drinks, hot and cold meals, ice creams, children's lunches, pastries and cakes and bakes to eat in or take away. If you bring your own cup, we will give you 25p off as a thank you. We have high chairs and accessible crockery and cutlery.
Café - more information- Car park
There is plenty of parking, with the main car park being on hard standing. The overflow car park is open during busy periods. There is no charge for car parking.
- Dogs allowed
Assistance dogs only in the house, the formal gardens and the children's natural adventure area. Well-behaved dogs under close control are welcome in designated parkland areas. Please ensure your dog is on a lead around livestock. Dogs on leads are welcome in the both cafés.
- Electric vehicle charging point
Six 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.
- Toilet
The toilets can be found in the cobbled courtyard.
Blue Badge parking. All-terrain tramper and wheelchairs available to book. Accessible toilet. Partly accessible parkland with some uneven terrain. Ramp to house.
- Accessible toilet
There is one accessible toilet available in our cobbled courtyard.
- Designated parking
We have eight accessible spaces in our visitor car park, located near visitor reception.
- Induction loop
Induction loop is available in the Kitchen Café and visitor reception.
- Level access to food outlet
The Kitchen Café has level access.
- Level access/terrain
There are hard standing routes, please ask at visitor reception.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
Tramper personal powered mobility vehicles, MT Push all Terrain wheelchair, MT epush and manual wheelchairs are available to borrow for no charge. Please book ahead or ask at visitor reception.
- Ramped access/slopes
There is a ramp to the entrance of the house.
- Seating available
Seating available in the cobbled courtyard. There are benches in the park and garden.
- Steps/uneven terrain
The park can be uneven underfoot. There are hard surfaced routes available.
- Transfer available
There is a staff driven golf buggy available from the car park to the house/cobbled courtyard.
- Wheelchairs available
There are wheelchairs available at visitor reception and the house.
- By road
- Hatchlands Park is located directly along the A246, Epsom Road, approximately 4.5 miles from Guildford town centre. From A3 southbound: leave the A3 at the junction signposted Ockham, Ripley, Send. Follow the B2215 through Ripley Village. After approximately 1.75 miles, at the roundabout take 1st exit onto A247. After approximately 2 miles, at the traffic signals, turn left onto the A246. You’ll arrive after approximately 1.5 miles. Follow brown signs to the visitor car park on your left. From A3 northbound: leave the A3 at the junction signposted Ripley, Woking, Dorking. After approximately 0.5 miles, at the roundabout take 3rd exit onto A247 and then follow the above.Parking: Free, 275 yards from house entrance. Six electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.Sat Nav: Follow brown signs to main visitor car park on A246. SatNav Postcode may take you to delivery entrance in error, instead use 'National Trust Hatchlands Park'. To find the entrance of the car park - what3words: ///dinner.shins.phones
- By train
- Clandon Station (CLA), Station Road, West Clandon, GU4 7TE is approximately 2.5 miles from Hatchlands Park. It is situated on the London Waterloo to Guildford mainline. There is no taxi rank at this station. Walking from Clandon station will take approximately 45 minutes, partly along a busy main road with some stretches of dual carriageway. Horsley Station (HSY), Station Approach, Horsley, KT24 6QX is approximately 4 miles from Hatchlands Park. It is situated on the London Waterloo to Guildford mainline. There is no taxi rank at this station. Walking from Horsley station will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, partly along a busy main road.
- By bus
- Services 463, 478 and 479. • The bus stops for Hatchlands Park are situated 100 metres west of the property entrance on the eastbound carriageway and 500 metres west of the property entrance on the westbound carriageway. • Please note, the A246, on which Hatchlands Park is situated, is a busy A-road. The section of carriageway at the entrance to the park is a single carriageway, widening to dual carriageway 400 metres away. There are no formal crossing points in place and the speed limit is 50mph. Please take care if your journey requires you to cross this section of carriageway.
- Cycling
- The closest National Cycle Routes are routes 22 and 223 both of which run through Guildford town centre, approximately 4.5 miles from Hatchlands. Please note the A246 is a fast A road and may not be suitable for all cyclists. Plan your route to Hatchlands Park using the CycleStreets journey planner via the by bicycle link below (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent by accuracy, but cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don’t ride on it).
Planning your visit
Events at Hatchlands Park
There are lots of things happening at Hatchlands Park over the autumn months. Enjoy children's trails in the grounds, guided walks in the parkland and fascinating displays in the house. Take a closer look at what's coming up.
Hatchlands Park map
View or download a map of Hatchlands Park to help plan your visit. See where to find the house, second-hand bookshop, café and toilets - and which direction to take when setting off for a parkland walk.
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Family-friendly things to do at Hatchlands Park
There's plenty for families to see and do at Hatchlands Park this autumn. Come along to discover open spaces to run about in, natural play areas to explore, resident donkeys to meet and family fun in the grounds to enjoy. Find out more about planning your family visit to Hatchlands Park.
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Group visits to Hatchlands Park
Hatchlands Park welcomes pre-booked groups. Find out everything you need to know about your bringing your group to Hatchlands Park.
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Visiting Hatchlands Park with your dog
Hatchlands Park is an ideal place to walk your four-legged friends, offering more than 400 acres to explore, the majority of which is dog-friendly.
Conservation grazing at Hatchlands Park
The parkland walks at Hatchlands Park run around and through a working farm with sheep and cattle grazing from spring until autumn. This conservation grazing allows grassland species to flower and provides food sources for endangered butterflies. Livestock are often kept behind electrified fences. While the voltage is very low, the fences are clearly signed and set back from paths, they can still provide a shock, so please take care around them. Always avoid getting between animals and their young, keep dogs on a short lead and, if a cow approaches, let your dog off the lead.
Highlights
House
Attractive Georgian country house with Robert Adam ceilings and fireplaces. Highlights include the Cobbe collection of keyboard instruments linked to famous composers.
Garden
Sweeping lawns with a small fountain, parterre garden and meadow.
Parkland
More than 400 acres of parkland, partly landscaped by Humphry Repton, alongside ancient woodlands, pasture meadows and a pond.
Ice House
Exterior viewing of the Georgian Ice House in the garden.
Temple
18th-century classical stone folly located in the garden, inscribed with a tribute to a beloved mother.
Play area
Natural play area set in woodlands with balance beams, stepping stones, willow domes, bug burrow and tree house.
Eating
Café outlets serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks and light lunches. Eat-in and takeaway options available.
Second-hand bookshop
The Engine Room second-hand bookshop can be found in the cobbled courtyard and offers a wide variety of pre-loved fiction and non-fiction books.
Spotlight events
Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park
Spend the final days of summer enjoying outdoor games and activities in the delightful grounds at Hatchlands Park. Summer of Play is free to enjoy after normal admission and runs until Sunday 6 September, 10am to 4.30pm.
1776 - The World Turned Upside-down
This year, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday. On 4 July 1776, 13 British colonies formally declared their independence from British rule. Discover how this global event affected the lives of those connected to Hatchlands Park through fascinating information and displays presented through the main showrooms of the house. Runs until Friday 16 October on days when the house is open.
Nature Walk with the Hatchlands Park ranger team
Discover the dragonflies, flowers, creatures and natural features that call Hatchlands Park home in a nature walk led by the ranger team on Saturday 12 September at 2pm. Explore parkland, ponds and woodlands in this relaxing and informative countryside walk. The walk is free after normal admission has been paid.
Heritage Archaeology Walks
Join a Heritage Archaeology expert volunteer for a guided walk exploring the estate and garden at Hatchlands Park on Monday 14 September and Tuesday 15 September at 11am to around 1pm. Discover more about the history of both the house and the wider estate at Hatchlands Park, including how the changes made by the various occupants over the years have contributed to the property you see today. Places are limited to 12 people per walk - must be booked in advance online.
Heritage Open Day at Hatchlands Park
Join us as we open the doors for free on Sunday 20 September (10am to 5pm) as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Take on the 'Hatchlands Heritage Hunt' challenge. Explore the parkland with its ponds, wildflower meadows, open pasture and ancient woodland. Families can enjoy the natural adventure area complete with balance beams, a treehouse and bug burrow. In the afternoon, take a peek inside the beautiful Georgian mansion.
We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ family trail
Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run! Trail runs daily from 10 October to 1 November. Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Hatchlands Park with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way. The trail is ideal for pre-schoolers and young children and is free after normal property admission.
Things to see and do
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Visiting the house at Hatchlands Park
The Georgian country house contains the remarkable Cobbe collection of art and keyboards and pianos, owned or played by famous composers. The six ground floor rooms are open from 1 March to 30 October every day except Saturdays between 12pm and 4pm.
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Exploring the parkland at Hatchlands
Spanning 422 acres, the parkland at Hatchlands Park is a wonderful spot to enjoy the great outdoors this autumn. Discover wonderful woodland walks, stop by the natural play area, and see what wildflowers, trees and wildlife you can spot. Or just take time out from a busy schedule to enjoy a breath of crisp, fresh air in peaceful surroundings.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Hatchlands Park
Enjoy sweet and savoury snacks, cakes, light lunches and hot and cold drinks at the Kitchen and Coach House cafés located within the historic buildings of the cobbled courtyard. Drop by the Engine Room second-hand bookshop to find your next great read and help raise vital funds to help protect and preserve Hatchlands Park.
Top trails
Get outdoors at Hatchlands Park this autumn with a long parkland walk, a meander through the woods or a visit to the natural adventure area in Great Wix Wood. There’s plenty of ways to spend crisp, autumnal days outdoors at Hatchlands Park.
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The long walk at Hatchlands Park
This circular walk follows the edge of the park through woodland and open parkland with distant views of the house and the wider Surrey countryside.
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The Wix Wood walk at Hatchlands Park
This circular walk cuts across the estate through woodland and open parkland, passing the children's adventure area and providing excellent views of the house.
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Hatchlands Park map
Download the map for an overview of Hatchlands Park. Follow a parkland trail, or find a path to suit you. You can also pick up a map from visitor reception to help you find your way around.
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Upcoming events
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Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park
Summer of Play is back for 2026! Spend long summer days enjoying outdoor games and activities in the delightful grounds at Hatchlands Park.
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1776 - The World Turned Upside-down
This year, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday. On 4 July 1776, 13 British colonies formally declared their independence from British rule.
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Nature Walk with the Hatchlands Park ranger team
Discover the butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, creatures and natural features that call Hatchlands Park home in a nature walk led by the ranger team on Saturday 12 September at 2pm.
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Guided Heritage Archaeology Walks at Hatchlands Park
Join a Heritage Archaeology expert volunteer for a guided walk exploring the estate and garden at Hatchlands Park on Monday 14 September and Tuesday 15 September at 11am.
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Heritage Open Day at Hatchlands Park
Join us as we open the doors for free on Sunday 20 September as part of Heritage Open Days. 10am-5pm.
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We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ family trail at Hatchlands Park
We're Going on a Ghost Hunt™ this Halloween at Hatchlands Park. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run! Trail runs daily from 10 October to 1 November.
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Christmas at Hatchlands Park 2026
Enjoy Christmas decorations and festive fun in the house and parkland at Hatchlands Park from 28 November to 3 January (closed 24 and 25 December).
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House Proud ~ Make the Yuletide Gay
This winter, House Proud returns to where it all began for an evening of LGBTQ+ celebration with a festive twist.
About Hatchlands Park
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for naval hero Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny. Since then, it has housed wealthy families, a finishing school for girls and even a printing press. Today you can visit the parkland or stop for coffee in the Kitchen Café all year round. You can also see inside the house on six afternoons a week, between March and October.
Take the time to wander through 400 acres of rolling parkland and woodland, one of the largest country estates in the area and full of year-round seasonal colour. You can follow waymarked walks, enjoy the tranquillity of the garden, discover areas of the park partly landscaped by Humphry Repton and bring the family to enjoy the natural children's play areas within the grounds.
The house contains many Old Masters paintings and examples of fine furniture. Also on display is the Cobbe Collection, Europe’s largest collection of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers, including JC Bach, Chopin and Elgar. An early interior design commission for architect Robert Adam, his work can be seen in ceilings and fireplaces throughout the house.
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Surrey Hills and surrounded by charming villages, this peaceful location is just 45 minutes from central London.
History
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The history of Hatchlands Park
Discover more about the 250-year history of Hatchlands Park, the families that made it their own and the influences of famous architects and designers of their day.
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The families who lived at Hatchlands Park
Find out more about the people who lived at Hatchlands Park and the legacy they left behind.
Art and collections
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The Cobbe Collection at Hatchlands Park
This wonderful collection of more than 40 keyboard instruments at Hatchlands Park is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Discover a few of the collection highlights.
Our work
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Our work at Hatchlands Park
Find out how we’re helping nature to thrive across the estate by providing new homes for the hazel dormouse and kingfishers. Our work monitoring the resident butterfly population contributes towards a national mission to assess the species.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at Hatchlands Park
Find out how you can volunteer and help visitors enjoy their time at Hatchlands Park in Surrey. Come and get involved with the friendly team.
