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Munstead Wood

Munstead Wood, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UN

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

The house and garden, recently acquired by the National Trust, is doing a limited ticketed trial opening of the property for Heritage Open Days.

Munstead Wood is the handsome, yet simple, Arts and Crafts home of garden designer Gertrude Jekyll. It is tucked away behind a long garden wall, in a quiet corner on the edge of Godalming, and yet, it is of international significance. Building it together was a decisive turning point in the careers of both Gertrude Jekyll and the architect Edwin Lutyens and set in motion a creative zeal in Jekyll. A zeal which would change the way we garden for ever and touch the lives of gardeners worldwide to this day.
Jekyll was a born collaborator and developed connections with people across Godalming, Surrey and the world. Whether it was with an article for the Manchester Guardian, a book about gardening with children, sewing a banner for the local suffrage society or recording the history of her beloved west Surrey, Jekyll was passionate about connecting with a wide audience.
A private home since it was built, the house and 11 acres of the original gardens are now owned by the National Trust. The property remains closed to the public while we work to ensure a sustainable future for this remarkable home and garden. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Munstead Wood to learn about its history, its remarkable owner, and our work.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
Tours at 1030 1230 and 1430 | Fully booked
Sunday 15 September:
Tours at 1030 1230 and 1430 | Fully booked

Location & directions

Munstead Wood, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UN

Directions:
Visitors will be given tour joining and parking instructions with their tickets.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please note that tickets were allocated at the time of release and only 96 were available the waiting list for returns is nearly the same number so please do not contact Godalming Museum nor be abusive to the volunteers that tickets are unavailable. Thank you.
Booking contact name:
Godalming Museum 109a High St, Godalming GU7 1AQ
Booking opens:
24 Aug 2024 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

Visitors will be given detailed instructions for visiting the property with their tickets. There is level access to the ground floor of the house, garden and toilet.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
16
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 10 minute(s)

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