Leith Hill Place
Beauty and genius in the Surrey Hills
Leith Hill Place
Facilities and access
Leith Hill Place
Overview
Beauty and genius in the Surrey Hills
An atmospheric house with panoramic views across the Surrey countryside, Leith Hill Place was the childhood home of one of England's greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams, who gave it to the National Trust in 1945.
His grandparents, Josiah Wedgwood III and Caroline (née Darwin) moved here in 1847 and his great uncle, the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, conducted experiments in the grounds.
For nearly 40 years, Leith Hill Place had been tenanted as a school boarding house, and in summer 2013, we opened to the public for the first time since the 1960s. The house is at a crossroads in its history and we invite you to visit and see it in transition.
Feel inspired as you walk around a place that has been the setting for so much creativity, whilst taking in lovely views, listening to the music and relaxing with a cup of tea.
Don't expect a perfectly restored National Trust place, but come with an open mind and a sense of adventure.
- Telephone
- +441306711685
- leithhillplace@nationaltrust.org.uk
Leith Hill Place
How to get here
- Address
- Leith Hill Lane , Leith Hill, Surrey, RH5 6LY
- By cycle
- Leith Hill Lane forms part of the Surrey Cycle Way. Many mountain bike trails nearby. Cycles can be locked to the fence but no designated cycle parking
- On foot
- Comprehensive network of rights of way, including the Greensand Way National Trail. From the Tower take the marked trail to the house. The Leith Hill Orange trail passes the house
- By train
- Holmwood station, 4 miles
- By road
- From A25 take sign to Leith Hill, Hollow Lane. Follow to Tanhurst Lane and turn right. Turn left into Rhododendron Wood car park, RH5 6LU From A29 take B2126 Ockley Rd. Before Ewhurst, take right turn Leith Hill Lane. Follow to Tanhurst Lane, turn left, then left into car park
- Parking: Parking for the house is in the Rhododendron Wood car park RH5 6LU. From the car park, enjoy a leisurely walk down through the woods and over the field, 400m to the house. In wet weather, the route can get muddy. Alternative car parks are at Windy Gap or Starveall Corner (not NT)
- By bus
- The nearest bus stop is at Holmbury St Mary 2½ miles away, or use Buses 4U service available on Sundays 13 April - 19 October from Dorking Station. See their website for details of this service.
Leith Hill Place
Prices
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £5.00 |
| Child | N/A | £2.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 |
Please note...
There is a suggested donation of £3.50 in the Rhododendron Wood car park for non National Trust members.
Please note that there is no credit card facility. Entry fees and donations in the kitchen for refreshments are all by cash only.
Leith Hill Place
Opening times
Please note...
*Closed 31 July for Ride London cycle race. Closes at 4 on 30 October.
Tuesday 27 September
- House Closed
Wednesday 28 September
- House Closed
Thursday 29 September
- House Closed
Friday 30 September
- House 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 1 October
- House 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 2 October
- House 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 3 October
- House 11:00 - 17:00