Clandon Park House and Garden

While the construction works are underway, access to the house is not possible so all activities will be in a marquee in the garden.
The fire revealed layers of the many hands who crafted and fashioned the house, of the ordinary lives who, from near and far, left their imprint on Clandon and helped to create somewhere extraordinary. Clandon has been slowly revealing its secrets, the objects on display at our events were mostly discovered in the bones of the house – its walls, fixtures, and even in the ground. We see evidence of craft skills that have unlocked a richer understanding of where materials were sourced from, as well as providing our design team and contemporary craftspeople with insight into how the house was made.
Join the National Trust project team for 5 days in September to discover the work that goes into conserving Clandon, and the exciting plans that respond to the evocative spaces created by the fire and the findings the team have uncovered.

What’s on offer for Heritage Open Days:
Meet the project team and talk to them about the designs and the future of Clandon.
See objects that were salvaged from the house after the fire that have enriched our knowledge of how the house was made.
Demonstrations from our expert heritage craftspeople, such as stone masons and mortar specialists.
Have a go at creating a print inspired by Clandon’s collection with an artist from the Royal College of Art.

There's something for everyone

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

11:00-15:00; Historic objects and materials demonstration, displays, hands on creative activities.

Sunday 08 September:

11:00-15:00; Drop in print workshop with an artist, historic objects and materials demonstration, displays, hands on creative activities.

Thursday 12 September:

16:00-19:00; An evening of short talks: 4-5pm Our approach to Conservation; 5-6pm Working as a Conservation Architect; 6-7pm Clandon's exceptional bricks. Book in advance via the website

Friday 13 September:

11:00-15:00; Displays and hands on creative activities.

Saturday 14 September:

11:00-15:00; Heritage crafts demonstration, displays, hands on creative activities.

Sunday 15 September:

11:00-15:00; Heritage crafts workshop with a mortar and stone specialist (spaces must be booked in advance via the website), displays, hands on creative activities

Location & directions

Clandon Park House, Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RQ

Directions:

By train - Clandon Station (CLA), Station Road, West Clandon, GU4 7TE is 1 mile from Clandon Park. It is situated on the London Waterloo to Guildford mainline. There is no taxi rank at this station. By bus - Services 300, 463 and 479. On foot - Approximately 15-20 minutes from Clandon station. Turn left out of Station Road on to the A247. Travel along the A247 for approximately 1 mile. Clandon Park is signposted on your right hand side just before you reach the Church of St Peter & St Paul. Please note the pavement is very narrow in places and may not be wide enough for buggies or wheelchairs.

Contact on day:

National Trust, Hatchlands and Clandon Park

Telephone number:

+441483222482

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

There is no need to book for general entry to the gardens or to meet some of the people caring for Clandon. However the evening talks and Heritage crafts workshop are bookable with limited space, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/clandon-park/heritage-open-day-at-clandon-park for full details and to book on these specific events

Booking contact name:

National Trust Hatchlands and Clandon Park

Booking telephone number:

+441483222482

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/clandon-park/heritage-open-day-at-clandon-park

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Dress for an outdoor experience, the event will be in a marquee in the garden. Access to the marquee is across the garden lawn and condition can vary depending on the weather. The site facilities are limited but we do have event style trailer toilets and an accessible portaloo.

Additional information

Entry to the Clandon Park is free throughout Heritage Open Days, due to the essential construction works the house is inaccessible.

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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