Heritage Open Day - Saturday
A special collaboration with Claremont Fan Court School, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore both the historic landscape garden and the elegant mansion house in one unforgettable experience.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
For one day only on Saturday 20 September, a gate between the two properties will be opened to celebrate Heritage Open Day, allowing guests to freely wander between the garden and the school grounds. Entry to Claremont Landscape Garden will be free of charge.
Visitors can explore the landscape garden with its extraordinary views, serpentine lake, grotto, and regency terrace. For this special occasion, areas usually closed to the public—including the grass amphitheatre and the Belvedere mount—will also be accessible.
At Claremont Fan Court School, guests will be invited to explore selected rooms of the historic mansion’s ground floor on a free-flow basis. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour exploring the mansion’s rich and varied history, complete with room guides and a children’s trail.
Parking will be available at both sites, with the gate between the two sites closing at 4:30pm.
Car parking at Claremont Fan Court School.will be available at the top car park via Portsmouth Road. Accessible parking in front of the mansion should be booked in advance by contacting alumni@claremont.surrey.sch.uk or calling 01372 467841.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Access to the amphitheatre is via steep grass ramps. Mostly level gravel paths around the lake, with some uneven surfaces and steeper paths around the garden. The walk to the Belvedere Mount is less accessible, with some incline along the way. Please ring the office for more information.
Upcoming events
Moomins
26 July to 31 Aug 2025: 10am - 6pm. Claremont invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.
Friday History Walk
Join one of our fabulous Heritage Volunteers for a guided walk at Claremont
Yoga, Nature & Wellbeing in Bloom
Reconnect. Restore. Rewild. We're thrilled to welcome Secret Garden Tribe to Claremont, bringing you an unforgettable summer wellness series.
Cancelled Row boat hire
Enjoy Claremont from a different view, and hire one of our row boats this summer!