Gatton Park Heritage Tours

Gatton Park in Reigate, Surrey, was created in the eighteenth century by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, the most famous landscape architect of the time. His distinctive style of sweeping views and vistas, meandering lakes, small ponds and mounds planted with clusters of trees have been restored to their former glory and the view from Gatton Hall is considered to be one of the finest in Surrey. Later additions to the 250 acre park from Victorian and Edwardian times have also been restored over the last 25 years with hidden gardens and walks now revealed - including an extensive Victorian rock garden, Edwardian parterre and stunning Japanese garden with pools, stepping stones, bridge and even a tea house. The history of Gatton can be traced back to the Domesday Book with characterful owners throughout the centuries. It even has its own "Town Hall", a Grade II* listed monument built in 1765 when Gatton was one of the most famous "rotten boroughs" in England. It is now the subject of a major restoration programme.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1300 - 1600 (Two tours at 1pm and 1.30pm)

Location & directions

Gatton Park, Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Rocky Lane, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TD

Directions:

Gatton Park is accessed by entering the grounds of the Royal Alexandra and Albert School. We are only open on open days.

Contact on day:

Gatton Trust

Telephone number:

+441737649068

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book at gattonpark.co.uk

Booking contact name:

Gatton Park

Booking website:

https://gattonpark.co.uk

Accessibility details

Most areas (Gatton Hall, Town Hall, Japanese Garden and large parts of the Edwardian gardens and parts of the rock garden) are full wheelchair access. There are some hills and rougher paths to negotiate.

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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