Loseley Park - © Andrew Wilkinson
Loseley Park is a historic stately home located close to Guildford in Surrey, visitors to the estate can explore the impressive house that has been the family home for the More-Molyneux family for many generations. The acclaimed gardens offer visitors with a relaxing and tranquil environment in which they can appreciate a great English garden. The house and gardens are open during the summer season for visitors offering a scenic heritage attraction.
Attractions
Loseley Park has been in the More-Molyneux family for many generations, the family still live here. The estate here was first bought by the ancestors of the More-Molyneux family back at the start of the 16th century, the house itself was built in the 1560s for Elizabeth I to stay in. The house has plenty of great details and period features in its style, build and decorations helping to create a sense of history.
The Great Hall is the main room of the house. It contains intricate and detailed panelling from Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace, there is a minstrel's gallery along with a wonderful collection of family portraits and portraits from the Royal family. The room is impressive and imposing to visitors and forms the centrepiece of the rooms at the house.
The Drawing Room features a gilded ceiling that was originally decorated for James I's visit here and also has a celebrated chalk fireplace. The room also contains two important cabinets and a large sea picture that shows the wreckage of two ships in a storm.
The Walled Garden has a number of notable features including the acclaimed Rose Garden, where visitors will find over 1,000 rose bushes included among them are rugosas, albas, moss and English among others and all are framed by low box hedges. The main feature in the garden is a gazebo that features planted roses. The garden is at its most visual in late June and the early part of July.
The Herb Garden consists of an interesting array of herbs that number over 200, they are spilt in to four main categories, these are contains a fascinating array of over two hundred herbs categorised in four separate areas namely culinary, decorative household and medicinal.
The Flower Garden has been designed to help provide colour throughout the season, the garden combines traditional herbaceous plants with mixed shrubs and drifts of bulbs and annuals. The net result is a bold and vivid garden full of colour including reds, oranges and blues.
How to Get There
The house can be accessed by both car and public transport:
By Car:
The site is located 30 miles to the south west of central London. From central London take the A3 and drive until the B3000, exit on to the B3000 towards Godalming/Compton and keep driving until the exit for the main entrance in Stakescorner Road.
For those using Satellite Navigation systems the postcode is GU3 1HS.
By Train:
From Waterloo Station in central London trains are available Guildford, the station is approx 3 miles from the house. From the station visitors can get a taxi to Kew Bridge then bus numbers 237 or 267 or using the North London line train to Gunnersbury Station and then taking the bus 237 or 267.
By Bus:
There are various local bus services that service the Guilford area. From Guildford it is easiest to get a taxi to the house.
Contact Details
Loseley Park
Estate Office
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1HS
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1483 304440
Fax: +44 (0)1483 302036
email: enquiries@loseley-park.com
Website: Loseley Park
Facilities & Information
Opening Times:
House: May until August
From 13.00 until 17.00 (Bank Holiday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday)
Gardens & Grounds: May until September
From 11.00 until 17.00 (Bank Holiday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Further Information:
Admission Prices:
For House, Gardens & Grounds:
Adults: £8.00 approx, Children: £4.50 approx, Concessions £7.00 approx & Family Ticket: £20.00 approx.
For Gardens & Grounds:
Adults: £4.50 approx, Children: £2.25 approx, Concessions £4.00
Facilities:
Refreshments & Shop
The Loseley Shop offers visitors with a range of gifts, souvenirs and mementos.
During the Summer the Courtyard Tearoom offers visitors with a range of coffees, teas and lunches. There are also a range of cakes and scones.
Map
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For Local Search and Directions see: Loseley Park Map
Tips & Other Considerations
There may be some variations on the opening hours depending on the time of year and other factors. It is recommended visitors double check before going to ensure the attraction you wish to see is open.
When travelling remain alert, vigilant and aware of your belongings at all times. Ensure valuables such as your wallet/purse are hidden away from public view. If you have a bag try to use a shoulder bag with a good quality, strong strap, that is put across your shoulder not on your shoulder making it more difficult for anyone to take your bag.
If you are travelling by car to Guildford in Surrey ensure you are well prepared with maps and Sat Nav to aid your journey, particularly if you are not familiar with the local area and roads. Use the journey planner to get door to door directions and check traffic updates before starting your trip.
If you are travelling by public transport, check for service updates prior to beginning your journey for any delays, disruption or cancellations to services that may impact on your journey. Ensure you have the service timetables for the trains, buses and coaches. Remember when the last services are and ensure you make it to the train/bus/coach stops well in time.
Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
