Ashtead Park House & St Giles' Church

Formerly known as Ashtead Park Manor (built in 1563), Ashtead Park House was rebuilt in 1790 in a neoclassical style designed by architect Samuel Wyatt. The impressive mansion boasts three storeys with a white brick exterior and stone dressings. It was acquired by the City of London Corporation and has been occupied by The City of London Freemen’s School for 100 years.
St. Giles’ Church rises from a lovely wooded churchyard in the north-western corner of Ashtead Park. From its approach through an avenue of cedar trees, it looks like a typical country church, but people have worshipped here since 1115.
• You are welcome to wander around the house, church, and grounds throughout the day between 1-5pm on Sunday 14 September.
• Try bell ringing in the 16th-century Bell Tower at St. Giles’, join the church choir under the expert direction of our Music Director and children of all ages will enjoy a scavenger hunt.
• Discover the impressive Scagliola pillars of the circular saloon and the white marble chimney piece designed by Piranesi at Ashtead Park House.
• Browse the original conveyancing documents from the sale of Ashtead Park Estate in the late 19th century.
• Visit a Titanic memorial plaque commemorating Ashtead resident, George H. Hunt – the former head gardener at Ashtead Park, who lost his life on the ill-fated ship, The Titanic.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

From 1pm - 5pm

Location & directions

Park Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1EJ

Directions:

There is ample parking available at both locations. St Giles' Church Driveway can be accessed from Park Lane (KT21 1EJ), and there is a pathway leading through the churchyard directly to the grounds of Ashtead Park House and grounds. The Freemen's school car park can be accessed a little further up Park Lane (from Ashtead Village - KT21 1ET )

Contact on day:

Dawn Collin

Telephone number:

+447442083206

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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