Leith Hill Place
Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6LY
This year the house is honouring its connections with naturalist Charles Darwin (Ralph Vaughan William's great uncle) who was a regular visitor to Leith Hill Place. Darwin and his niece Lucy, conducted experiments about the activity and movement of earthworms, and you can still see his 'worm stone' in the grounds today.
As part of our celebration of the role of invertebrates, local artists and students from University of the Creative Arts Surrey have responded to a brief ‘Tread Carefully.’ Come along and experience their installations, some emotive, some challenging, some inspiring and others humorous.
The Tower is the highest point in South East England with views from Shoreham on the coast to the London skyline. The prospect tower is a folly built by Richard Hull who is buried beneath its walls. The South terrace of the House boasts views across the weald and is the perfect place to dream away the afternoon enjoying homemade cream teas and cakes.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
- Sunday 08 September:
- House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
- Saturday 14 September:
- House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
- Sunday 15 September:
- House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
Location & directions
Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6LY
- Directions:
- Parking: Please use the Rhododendron Wood car park if visiting Leith Hill Place. No vehicle access to top of tower. The following car parks can be used if visiting the tower (please note the distances and accessibility): Starveall Corner car park – footpath to tower ¾ mile, easy walking. Windy Gap car park – footpath to tower ¼ mile, steep steps. Landslip car park – footpath to tower ¾ mile, steep gradient. Sat Nav: If visiting Leith Hill Place, please use postcode: RH5 6LU for Rhododendron Wood car park (nearest car park). Limited Blue Badge spaces available at the entrance to Leith Hill Place.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Live music being played in the house on the 7th and on 14th ATO Musicality will be singing. We also have an event ‘Dig, Dig Dinosaur’ with local author - a storytelling session and activity in the grounds.
