Hatchlands Park
Last Updated on April 16, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
Hatchlands Park is a National Trust property with a red-brick country house and gardens in East Clandon, Surrey. The parkland spans over 400 acres.
What is there to do at Hatchlands Park?
At Hatchlands you can explore the house with its dining room, saloon, garden hall, drawing room and music room. There is a collection of instruments that can be brought to life by downloading their app free, from the iOS store. At Hatchlands they have taken the dressing-up box a step further. Whenever our house is open, you can find specially designed, hand-made Georgian costumes for children to enjoy.Â
The gardens are well known for their amazing spread of bluebells in Little Wix Wood. It is one of the finest bluebell woods in the area. You can see the bluebells as part of their Long Walk trail that is detailed on their website. Also in the woods, you will find their natural adventure area for children. Get to grips with hand-crafted willow tunnels, domes, balance beams, sculptures and a totem pole; they’ve even got wood piles for den building. With picnic benches for tired parents to take a break.
They often have extra activities for families such as have-a-go archery and pony rides. Pony rides are for children aged 2 to 11 and archery is for children from the age of 6.
Further Information
Is there food and drink available?
There is a cafe serving hot and cold drinks You are welcome to bring a picnic.
What are the main things to do?
A historic house you can explore with some fantastic dress-up for kids, woods with a natural play area, bluebells in late Spring and extensive parkland. There are toilets and a cafe.
What are the ticket prices?
Free for members of the National Trust. An adult ticket costs £8, children £4 and children under 5 are free. Family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is free parking.
When are they open?
They are open almost all year round although not all facilities are open all year. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are not permitted within the palace gardens unless they are registered assistance dogs. Dogs are welcome under close control, in designated parkland areas. Assistance dogs only in the café, garden and children’s adventure area.
Are they accessible?
