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Leith Hill Place & Tower

Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6LY

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit Leith Hill Place, your home from home Mansion house. Enjoy a fabulous cream tea in the most spectacular location that has inspired many notable people before like Caroline Wedgwood, Charles Darwin, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Hans Zimmer.

This year at Leith Hill Place we will be focusing on the theme of 'refuge', whether it be in nature, art or music. With stunning photos on display from Dorking Camera Club and poems from Mole Valley poets, you are invited to step away from the busy-ness of the world and seek peace and beauty in this welcoming home nestled in the landscape.

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.

Guided tours of Leith Hill Place: check our website to book onto your selected time for a ½ hr guided tour with our knowledgeable volunteer. Learn about the history of the house and its various alterations over the years including our recent renovation project. (Saturday 13th only)





Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
Sunday 14 September:
House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
Saturday 20 September:
House 11am – 5pm. Tower 11am – 4pm.
Sunday 21 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 the 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. Please make use of the Surrey Connect on demand bus service. Direct minibus journey from Dorking to Leith Hill Place is £4 each way.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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