National Trust - Clandon Park - Guildford

Andrew H.

Website says it's open with a photo of the house.. I come 60 miles expecting to see a house albeit recovering from fire. Only the garden lawn is open. Misleading, untrue description.

CD

We are fortunate to experience many other National Trust properties throughout the UK.

This one is probably the closest to where we live, so we decided to visit.

Having done the red/ pink trail, we found it rather mundane and there is nothing that would immediately take one's breath away. The house was closed and surroundings aren't manicured, but there it's s fair bit of ground to explore. It's good if you are a dog walker or just want a casual stroll. I can see the paths being quite muddy in wet weather.

Overall, compared to others, this NT property isn't the best kept or the most pretty. May come neck when the house reopens.

David N.

This is a must see! The house was absolutely gutted on the inside a couple of years ago from a fire, which has destroyed whole floors & all internal decoration.

It is a unique opportunity to see such a property & its architectural features, whilst the MT have made it safe to visit & consider how they will restore this.

A big question is whether to fully restore to its previous grandeur or now leave it as it stands & use the opportunity to tell a new story..?

Stephanie C.

Beautiful gardens. The house wasn't open for tours but there are 2 long walls with interesting history as well as the placards throughout the garden.

Deborah S.

Really fascinating time to visit, following the terrible fire in 2015. You don a hardhat and put on a high-vis jacket to enter the house. The house was completely gutted and you can see right back to the brick work. Information boards show before and after images - as well as the history of the building. Go if you can - and take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Diane P.

It's now four year's on since Clandon Park caught fire and caused massive devastation to what was a wonderful National Trust property. Unfortunately there is not too much to view at the moment.

The National Trust have opened up the property so that the general public can see what remains of the property. They are hoping that they will be able to let the general public see the changes as they renovate Clandon Park and eventually reinstate it to it's former glory. I

Neil S.

Very disappointed. The house is closed and wrapped after the fire. The grounds were open, but no staff around, no facilities, the grounds aren't being looked after. Ok for a little walk but not worth going out of your way for.

B A.

the main house is being restored. Should open by mid 2025. Apart from that strolling small garden area. Garden centre is further forwards