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Discover the best top things to do in Surrey, United Kingdom including Little Holland House, The Homewood, Hampton Court Palace, London Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Polesden Lacey, Clandon Park House, Ramster Gardens, Carshalton Water Tower, Runnymede National Trust, Shah Jehan Mosque.
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1. Little Holland House
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Take a step back in time and visit the former home of artist, designer and craftsman Frank Dickinson (1874-1961). A unique interpretation of the English arts and crafts movement, the Grade II* interior was created entirely by Dickinson, inspired by the ideals of John Ruskin and William Morris and contains Dickinson's paintings, hand-made furniture, furnishings, metalwork and carving, in a unique fusion of Art Nouveau and the English Arts and Crafts style. With very limited finances Dickinson designed and built the house himself between 1902-04 - the ultimate in DIY!
2. The Homewood
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By elizabethbL690MJ - Hayling Island, United Kingdom
SO worth the bother of booking. We had been wanting to go for months with some friends and finally managed to organise the trip. It turned out it was the last viewing day of the year. It's just stunning. And, as with many NT places, there are highly knowledgeable and wonderfully eccentric guides eager to share their passions about the property. It was raining when we visited but that did not stop us going on the garden tour nor did it dim the beauty of the colours and textures. Highly recommended. We were two parties of four that included two 14-year-olds, one 12-year-old and one 9-year-old and they all really enjoyed it.
3. Hampton Court Palace
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4.5 based on 7,385 reviews
Visit the famous hedge maze, Tudor knot garden and the state apartments at this splendid red-brick Tudor Palace, which is set in formal gardens and open parkland along the Thames River.
Reviewed By Ritpetite96 - Bideford, United Kingdom
I've always wanted to visit Hampton Court Palace And It exceeded my expectations It's truly amazing It's Tudor and Baroque architecture are both equally wonderful, the gardens are beautiful you can easily spend a whole day wondering around and still not see it all. When we arrived which was at 9.15 they had just lit the fire in the kitchens (you could smell the smoke wafting over the East front gardens) you can go in and look around the front gardens at 9 am the roses smelt lovely at that time of the morning and we even saw some wild Parakeets flying around. When we we went we where lucky enough to go when you could meet Henry viii and interview a couple of his wives listening to the actors playing them was very interesting and really enjoyable, and it was a pleasure talking to the guides in the rooms of the palace their knowledge about the history of the place was enjoyable to listen to, it was the same talking to the people in the kitchens finding out what life was like working in a Tudor kitchen, Hampton court palace is well worth a visit and I would go back again.
4. London Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5. Polesden Lacey
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4.5 based on 1,425 reviews
Reviewed By stuffmatters - London, United Kingdom
Polesden Lacey is a National Trust gem with spectacular (& evolving) formal and natural gardens as well as a well presented insight into a early twentieth century country house. Entrance is £15 pp or free to NT members. Guided tours are available of the house in the morning before allowing free flow entry after 1230 whilst the gardens are open at all times with tours available at 1130, 1245, & 1415 Originally built by the Scottish brewer, William McEwan it became the country home of Maggie Greville, one of the premier socialites of the early twentieth century who counted royalty and prime ministers amongst her friends and guests. The gardens alone are worth the visit and are spectacularly laid out. We thoroughly enjoyed the garden tour and would recommend it. The house is also beautifully presented and easy to navigate. The volunteers in each room were as always helpful and interesting. The porcelain & art on display on the ground floor is well worth enjoying. It is easy to see how Polesden Lacey was one of the most popular “house parties” for those lucky enough to be invited. We ended our tour with lunch at the Cowshed Cafe in the courtyard which offers a range of options. Unfortunately however McEwans beer is not available on the menu!
6. Clandon Park House
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
The National Trust property at Clandon Park (Surrey) comprises the historic house and its formal gardens. The mansion was built by a Venetian architect for the Onslow family in the 1730s and was one of the country’s most complete examples of English Palladianism. In April 2015 a fire broke out causing significant damage, effectively leaving the house a shell. The National Trust has announced one of its largest projects in a generation to restore, reimagine and rebuild Clandon Park. Sharing our progress since the fire has been really important to us and you can visit Clandon Park from April to October, following two purpose-built walkways into the ground floor, including the spectacular Marble Hall, and the basement spaces, giving you a unique view of the incredible structure. The small four acre garden is also accessible. The wider Clandon Park estate is privately owned and managed by the Onslow family.
Reviewed By dlenn7 - Guildford, United Kingdom
Review from November 2018 Have visited several times since the fire and it is very interesting. Though there isn't a massive amount to see each time they have done a bit more. It is all covered over with scaffolding and a special cover over the roof area. You need to don Hard hats and Hi Vis to go in and can now see what was the Tapestry room, Marble Hall through into some other rooms and can go down to the undercroft and see what the new plans are and some pieces that were rescued. We got married there in 2010 and did a tour the year after. It is v sad to remember it how it was. But also interesting and heartening to hear/see what has survived. Sculptures, some rooms not as badly damaged, wall coverings. It will be a huge repair job though. You can also explore the gardens though the Maori Meeting house Hinemihi is also closed as it is in need of repair. It's never very warm so take a jumper/coat.
7. Ramster Gardens
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
The garden is now open from 12th March - 13th June 2021 daily 10am - 5pm, from 16th June - 31st October we will be open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-4pm. See website for more information. Ramster Garden is a stunning woodland garden of over 20 acres, famous for its outstanding collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Reviewed By Q7531 - Berkshire, United Kingdom
Firstly we'd like to thank the owners & staff for their efforts in opening the gardens to the public at this difficult time. Normally we would visit in May when the Rhododendrons are at their best but even in mid-June there are still some in flower. This garden is very peaceful, mainly trees & shrubs & some very tall Gunnera's!. There is also a couple of water features & a woodland walk which adds to the beauty & interest of the garden. The woodland walk does though involve different levels so may not be best for those with walking difficulties but this is only a small part of the gardens, there's plenty of level walking. There is also a facility for take-away sandwiches, cakes & tea & coffee with picnic tables near the car park. All in all an excellent day out & well worth a visit. Don't miss it.
8. Carshalton Water Tower
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
9. Runnymede National Trust
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
The site where King John signed the Magna Carta, England's great icon of liberty and first expression of human rights, on June 15, 1215.
Reviewed By TalDarkLeanMean - Staines, United Kingdom
Runnymede in short is a combination of history and nature put in a blender with monuments, memorials flavour added on top, presented in an elegant English countryside setting. This lovely meadow/woodland is as historic as it can get. There is a huge WWI & II Airforce memorial, JFK Memorial, centuries old Yew tree, ancient monastery, modern open air artworks and in the centre of it all is the sealing of Magna Carta that set the tone for later governments to make speeches about. The whole area is managed by the trustworthy National Trust that also look after the mighty Stonehenge and of course the river Thames runs through it.
10. Shah Jehan Mosque
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