Heritage Open Days - Leith Hill Place
Enjoy free entry to Leith Hill Place. Soak up the atmosphere of this home from home, take part in free arts, poetry workshops, enjoy live music or a guided tour, or just relax on the terrace with its far-reaching views across the Weald.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Childhood home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and visited by Charles Darwin, Leith Hill is a place of inspiration and creativity. On Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sep, meet artist in resident, Rosie May Jones in her open studios and join her in creating a large-scale image and text based collage about our relationship with the landscape around us. Or book on to a free poetry workshop in the afternoons. On Sat 14 Sep, enjoy free music in the afternoon with ATO Musicality or discover more about the famous residents and history of the house on a free bookable guided tour. (Please see separate events for booking).
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Upcoming events
'Dig Dig Dinosaur', children's storytelling with Guildford Book Festival
As part of Guildford Book Festival, join Professor Anjali Goswami as she reads from her book, 'Dig Dig Dinosaur'. This ROAR-some family event is perfect for even the littlest dinosaur enthusiasts!
Heritage Open Days - Leith Hill Tower
Visit Leith Hill Tower for free as part of Heritage Open Days.
Live music at the weekends
Enjoy live music from local groups and singers on selected afternoons throughout the summer.
Rhododendron Guided Woodland Walks
Enjoy a guided walk and talk through the historic Leith Hill Rhododendron Wood.