Leith Hill Place

The sun rises over Leith Hill and Leith Hill Tower on a winters' morning — Sunrise over Leith Hill

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However Leith Hill Place is currently closed.

Beauty and genius in the Surrey Hills

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

Leith Hill Place

History

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams lived at Leith Hill Place in Surrey most of his childhood and his affinity for the area recurs throughout his life.

A circular version of the Wedgwood family tree at Leith Hill Place, with names of generations of the family

From science to music

Discover the rich and interesting past of this stunning place - childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams, home to the Wedgwood family and frequented by Charles Darwin.

Leith Hill Place