Running Sept 12-21
Every September, thousands of volunteers across the country organise events to celebrate English history and culture. Some historic sites only open their door on this occasion, so it’s a chance to see some very special hidden places. Best of all, most of the sites are completely FREE! See heritagopendays.org.uk for more and to book.
Painshill
Painshill
On Sunday, September 14th, 10 am - 4 pm, the charity opens the doors to its Kitchen Garden and lesser-explored Walled Garden. Entrance to this event is completely free of charge, and Painshill will be open as usual should you wish to purchase tickets to visit the landscape.
Visitors to the Kitchen Garden Open Day can enjoy:
- Gin tastings throughout the day
- A chance to ask the landscape team all your horticultural questions,
- Access to the John Bartram Heritage Collection
- An 18th-century themed children’s area
- A visit to the Painshill produce stall – see what the team have been growing and buy some delicious organic veg to take home (while stocks last)
Claremont Fan Court School
Claremont Landscape Garden
Claremont Fan Court School and Claremont Landscape Garden have announced a special collaboration: for one day only, on Sept 20, the gate between the two will be opened, allowing visitors to wander between the historic mansion and the gardens.
Areas usually closed to the public, like the grass amphitheatre and the Belvedere Mount, will also be accessible.
Claremont’s resident historian will lead two guided tours, offering rare access to areas such as the ice bath and Queen Victoria’s bedroom.
Sept 20, 10 am - 5 pm; Claremont Landscape Garden will also be open without charge on Sept 21. Pre-booked guided tours of the Mansion at 11.30 am and 2 pm; self-guided tours from 11 am - 4 pm, free.
Cobham Mill
Other open days
- Old St George’s Church, Esher, opens for guided tours of the only Grade 1 listed public building in Esher, with its unique Vanbrugh-designed pew. Sept 13 and 20, 11 am and 2 pm, free.
- Cobham Mill Open Day: The only fully working water mill in Surrey will be showing how grain is milled. Sept 14, 2 - 5 pm, free.
- Polesden Lacey: Visit Margaret Greville’s splendid Edwardian home, with live jazz 2-4 pm, a miniature railway and fashion exhibition. Sept 13 and 14, 10 am - 5 pm, free.
- Hampton Court Palace Gardens are open to all. Sept 13-14, free.
Kingston Walking Tours
- Learn about Kingston’s rich history from the Anglo-Saxons to the present day. Sept 20 and 21, 11 am, free.
- Kingston Pubs. In the 19th century, there were 52 pubs within 20 minutes walk of the marketplace; now there are six. Mike Gibb looks at the history of brewing from Roman times. Sept 21, 2 pm, free.
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