Group Visits to Clandon Park and Hatchlands Park in 2020

Thank you for your enquiry about visiting Hatchlands Park and Clandon Park. We hope that you’ll find everything here that you need to plan an enjoyable day. Once you’ve read all the information and decided on the details of your visit, please complete the enclosed booking form and return it to us by email or post to confirm your booking. Prices:

For parties of over 15 people, we offer a discounted joint group rate of £19.70 per person. For Clandon Park only the group rate is £8.20 and for Hatchlands Park only the group rate is £11.50. For our members, admission is free of charge. If you’re not a member already, it’s easy to become one on the day or join online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/membership.

Clandon Park Our house is open to visitors Wednesday to Sunday each week, 10am until 5pm, from April until October. Clandon Park was one of the country’s most complete examples of a Palladian mansion, built by a Venetian architect for the Onslow family in the early 1730s. In 2015, a serious fire broke out effectively leaving the house a shell. Visiting now presents a unique opportunity to see the bare bones of this grand house in its post-fire state. You can follow two covered walkways, one into the ground floor and the second into the basement spaces.

Please be aware that we recommend sturdy footwear and that you dress for the outdoor weather conditions. Hard hats and high-vis jackets will be provided, and must be worn when inside the house. Visit our website for more information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park

Hatchlands Park Our house is open to visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, 2pm until 5pm, from April until October. Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny. The work of celebrated architect Robert Adam can be seen in interiors throughout the house. Today, you can see the Cobbe Collection of paintings, fine furniture and Europe’s largest collection of composer-related keyboard instruments. Stroll through 400 acres of parkland, partly landscaped by Repton.

Please note: the house and formal gardens are closed every Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Visit our website for more information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park

A sample itinerary for a group visit As a rough guide for planning your day, here’s our suggested line-up of timings and activities: 10.00am—Arrive at Clandon Park. You’ll find our reception building on the edge of the visitor car park where you can pick up guide books and a member of our team can tell you about the building. 10.30am—Take a stroll around the grounds. Discover a pictorial trail guiding you through the garden and discover a timeline of the project on panels close to the house. 11.15am—Pick up your hard hats and head onto the ground floor walkway to get your first glimpse of the building’s interior. 12.00pm—Head just around the corner to find the entrance to the basement walkway. Discover a display of salvaged collection objects in the vaulted undercroft. Take a final wander back through the garden, then head 5 minutes up the road to Hatchlands Park. 1.00pm—Arrive at Hatchlands Park car-park. 1.15pm—Coffee and lunch. Head to our Kitchen Café for a bite to eat. Enjoy delicious sandwiches and soups made on site each day. 2.15pm—Introductory talk. Meet a member of our house team on the terrace for your introductory talk lasting around 15 minutes. 2.30pm—Visit the house. Take a relaxed free-flow approach to your visit around the house allowing your group the flexibility to wander at their own pace. 3.30pm—Explore the park and garden. The parkland here is huge at over 400 acres with lots of things to see and do, so it’s worth planning your time carefully if you’d like a long stroll. 4.30pm—Departure. Head back to the visitor car-park to catch your coach.

Take time out for a bite to eat The Kitchen Café at Hatchlands Park: Our café opens from 10am until 5pm, or 4pm in winter. Additional seating is available in the newly refurbished Coach House. Enjoy hot and wholesome soups and light bites, with fresh cakes and sandwiches made on site every day. We strongly recommend large groups book your lunch or afternoon coffee. To do this please call our Catering Manager directly, on 01483 226167.

If you opt for a free-flow lunch or afternoon coffee and choose not to book, please advise your group that the café can become extremely busy. Picnicking: Want to bring your own food? There are picnic areas with benches provided all over the garden and park, or you can just throw a rug down on the lawn and break out your hamper.

Making a booking for your group visit Follow these simple steps to get your group booked in with the minimum of fuss: • You’ve already received your group information pack and booking form. Should

you need a replacement for either, you can download them online by visiting our groups page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park/groups

• Next, call us before completing your booking form to check that your chosen date is available. We

try to admit a maximum of two groups per day, to ensure that the house is not overcrowded and that you’re able to have an enjoyable visit.

• Once you’ve spoken to us and settled on a date, please complete the enclosed booking form and

return it to us by email or post. When we receive your booking form we’ll consider the booking confirmed and enter your details into our booking system.

• When we receive your booking form we’ll send you a confirmation letter in the post with all the

details of your visit listed. • It’s often difficult for you to get accurate group numbers a long time in advance of your visit. For

this reason, we ask that you contact us a short time (perhaps 1 week) before your visit, to confirm your final number of total visitors including the number of National Trust members. This allows us to welcome you quickly and efficiently by printing tickets in advance, and significantly reduces the time you have to spend waiting at reception.

Altering or cancelling your booking • In the event that you need to cancel a booking, or if there are any changes to the details of your

booking, please let us and the restaurant know as soon as possible. • In case of a delay in arrival or a last minute change in visitor numbers on the day, you can call our

visitor reception team directly on the morning of your visit from 10am.

Getting in touch • For all general group visit enquiries please call the Business Support Team on 01483 222482 or

email hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk • Please return your group visit booking form: By email to: hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk By post to: Business Support Team National Trust Hatchlands Park East Clandon Guildford GU4 7RT • For café enquiries at Hatchlands, please contact the catering manager on 01483 226167 • For wheelchair and tramper bookings at Hatchlands, call 01483 222482 • For last minute changes on the morning of your visit you can call reception from 10am on 01483

225358.