Gardens in Surrey, England

Open woodland and chalk downland with a network of walking trails providing excellent views of the South Downs. Wild orchids in summer, and lovely autumn colour. There is an information centre and late Victorian fort at the summit of the hill.
The Old Fort, Box Hill Road Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, England, KT20 7LB

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: 1.5 m S Leatherhead on A24
Website: Box Hill
Email: boxhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01306 885 502
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OS Grid TQ179 514
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Cherkeley is a late Victorian mansion in the style of a French chateau. It was the home of press magnate Lord Beaverbrook for over 50 years, from 1910 until his death in 1964. The mansion is set in 400 acres of parkland and attractive gardens.
Reigate Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, England, KT22 8QX

Attraction Type: Garden
Website: Cherkley Court & Gardens
Phone: 01372 380980
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OS Grid TQ181545
Photo Credit: Ian Capper, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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A most unexpected oasis in urban Surrey, Claremont was one of the first and remains one of the finest of English landscape gardens. The chief feature is a serpentine lake, with walking paths providing unexpected vistas. There is also a unique 18th century grass amphitheatre. The list of gardeners who contributed to Claremont's design reads like a who's who of landscape gardening. John Vanbrugh began the garden, and Capability Brown, William Kent, and Charles Bridgeman all contributed.
Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, England, KT10 9JG

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: S edge of Esher, on E side of A307
Website: Claremont Landscape Garden
Email: claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01372 467 806
Fax: 01372 476 420
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OS Grid TQ128631
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One of the finest Arts and Crafts gardens in Europe grace the grounds of this Elizabethan house in the heart of Windsor Forest. The house is now a hotel, but the gardens remain for all to enjoy, bordered on three sides by a Saxon moat. The gardens are designed to imitate the effect of a Persian carpet, with intricate formal patterns. At the centre is the Drake Sundial, which dates to 1589 and is owned by the descendants of Sir Francis Drake. There is a turf amphitheate cut into the hillside, and a sunken rose garden to enjoy.
Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, England, TW20 9UR

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: just W of M25 at Egham
Website: Great Fosters
Email: enquiries@greatfosters.co.uk
Phone: 01784 433822
Fax: 01784 472455
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OS Grid TQ013696
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The highrest hill in the south of England is topped by a striking 18th century Gothic tower. The views from the tower are superb. There are self guided nature trails through the woodlands on Leith Hill, which offer colourful rhododendron displays from May to June. Rare varieties of birds and woodland wildlife can be found.
Broadmoor, Dorking, Surrey, England, RH5 6JZ

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: 1 m SW Coldharbour, A29/B2126
Website: Leith Hill
Email: leithhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01306 711 777
Fax: 01306 712 153
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OS Grid TQ139 454
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The Elizabethan Manor House has been the home of the More-Molyneux family for over 400 years and was built by an ancestor of the present owner. Featuring many fine portraits and other works of art, furniture from the 16th century and panelling from Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace.
Garden: The Walled Garden, based on a design by Gertrude Jekyll, includes an award winning rose garden, as well as an extensive herb garden, flower garden, white garden with fountains and a newly planted organic vegetable garden.
Stakescorner Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, GU3 1HS

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: on B3000
Website: Loseley Park
Email: enquiries@loseleypark.co.uk
Phone: 01483 304440
Fax: 01483 302036
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OS Grid SU975 471
Heritage Highlight: Panelling from the lost Tudor palace of Nonsuch
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A restored 18th century landscape park beside the River Mole, designed by the Hon.Charles Hamilton. Hamilton was inspired by his 'Grand Tour' of Europe to create a picturesque pleasure park providing visitors with 'living pictures', including a cascade, a waterwheel, a Temple of Bacchus, a Gothic tower, a triumphal Roman arch, and a ruined abbey, among other fanciful follies.
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, England, KT11 1JE

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: W of Cobham on A245
Website: Painshill Park
Email: info@painshill.co.uk
Phone: 01932 868 113
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OS Grid TQ101 602
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Regency house transformed into Edwardian mansion by the social climbing of brewery heiress Mrs. Ronald Greville. Glittering formal rooms, portraits by Raeburn and Reynolds.
Garden: Walk through the landscaped grounds at Polesden Lacey, enjoy the roses, and the fine views across the North Downs.
Great Bookham, Dorking, Surrey, England, RH5 6BD

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 5 m NW Dorking, off A246
Website: Polesden Lacey
Email: polesdenlacey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01372 452 048
Fax: 01372 452 023
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OS Grid TQ136 522
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A 20 acre garden featuring flowering shrubs, Ramster was created at the turn of the 20th century. There is colour year round under a canopy of oak and larch. The garden features woodland walks, a bog garden, and a collection of hybrid rhododendron among other horticultural treats.
Ramster, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England, GU8 4SN

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: 1.5 m S Chiddingfold, on A283
Website: Ramster Gardens
Email: info@ramsterweddings.co.uk
Phone: 01428 654 167
Fax: 01428 658 345
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OS Grid SU950 333
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Attractive meadows, grassland, and woodland along the banks of the Thames, Runnymede is the site where King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215. The remains of the 12th century priory of Ankerwycke can be seen across the river, and nearby is the Ankerwycke Yew, thought to be over 200 years old. Here are memorials to John F Kennedy and one erected by the American Bar Association to commemorate the significance of the Magna Carta. A network of footpaths cover the site.
Egham, Surrey, England

Attraction Type: Garden
Location: 2 m W Runnymede Bridge, S side of A308, junction 13 of M25
Website: Runnymede
Email: runnymede@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01784 432 891
Fax: 01784 479 007
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OS Grid TQ007 720
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