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Artist in Residence: Open Studio at Leith Hill Place

Meet visual artist Gemma Driskell, and wonder at her 'Incubate' residency.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Discover how her latest work has been inspired by Caroline Wedgwood’s Rhododendron Wood, in particularly the deep colour and leathery texture of the Falconeri leaves.

Free entry to the House on 6th and 20th September as part of Heritage Open Weekends.

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Upcoming events

Heritage Open Weekends - Leith Hill Place & Tower 

Come soak up the history of Leith Hill Place and take a high rise view of the Surrey Hills from the top of Leith Hill Tower.

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13 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times

'Enchanted Woodlands': photographic exhibition by Dorking Camera Club 

A display of over 70 photographs from Dorking Camera Club, a local club with photographers ranging from novices to Members of the Royal Photographic Society.

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13 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 17:00
+ 15 other dates or times

VE Day 80 Gala 

A summer night of music and conversation. Telling the story of Leith Hill Place and Ralph Vaughan Williams in the Second World War, and charting the role music played in the conflict and liberation.

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13 Sep 2025
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19:00 to 21:00

Artist Talks: Refuge Exhibition 2025 

Meet local artists Sally de Courcy and Emma Brown to hear about their motivations, research and approach to their impactful works for the Refuge exhibition at Leith Hill Place.

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20 Sep 2025
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13:30 to 14:30