Hatchlands Park

The National Trust
East Clandon
Guildford
GU4 7RT

Tel: +44 (0)1483 222 482
+44 (0)1483 225 971 (Information Line)
Fax: +44 (0)1483 223 176
Email: hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/hatchlands/


Built in 1758 for Admiral Edward Boscawen and set in a beautiful Repton Park offering a variety of park and woodland walks, Hatchlands contains splendid interiors by Robert Adam, decorated in appropriately nautical style. It houses the Cobbe Collection, the world's largest group of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers, such as Purcell, JC Bach, Chopin, Mahler and Elgar. There is also a small garden by Gertrude Jekyll, flowering from late May to early July.

Additional Information:

  • Staff-drive electric buggy available from car park to house (ask at kiosk on arrival).
  • Wheelchair access to ground floor, terrace and part of garden, adapted WC. Wheelchairs, wheeled walker/seat available.
  • Concerts in the Music Room on original instruments from the Cobbe Collection, telephone for details.
  • Shop.
  • Restaurant.

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    House & Garden:
    1st April to 30th October:Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.30pm.

    Shop: As House 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Restaurant: As House 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    House & Garden: £6.00; Child £3.00; Family £15.00.

    Group Rates: £5.00 per person.

    Park Walks: Adult £3.00; Child £1.50.
    (Free to NT Members)

    Directions
    East of East Clandon, A426 Guildford to Leatherhead road.
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