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  Clandon Park - Paul Martin Wedding Photography
Clandon Park is at West Clandon on A247, 3 miles east of Guildford
Clandon Park is an amazing estate managed by the National Trust.
Clandon Park is available for exclusive use, for a Reception, Wedding Breakfast and Dancing after a religious or civil marriage elsewhere, or you may also have a Civil Ceremony performed here in the Saloon.
www.pmjphotography.co.uk /cgi-bin/show_location.pl?id=93   (533 words)

  
 Surrey venues for banqueting, functions and weddings.
Oatlands Park Hotel (Weybridge, Surrey) Oatlands boasts a wealth of history, and much of this is evident as you wander through the hotel and beautiful grounds.
Pembroke Lodge (Richmond Park, Surrey) A magnificent Georgian Mansion, set in some 2500 acres of Richmond Royal Park with spectacular views across the Thames valley to Windsor and Surrey.
Clandon Park (West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey) was built in 1731 by the Venetian architect Leoni.Today Clandon Park provides a magnificent and prestigious setting for civil weddings and wedding receptions.The restaurant in the vaulted undercroft seats up to 150 guests,larger numbers can be catered for on the East lawn of the house in a marquee.
www.banquetmusic.co.uk /surrey_venues.html   (589 words)

  
 Clandon Park
The magnificent original plaster work, for which Clandon is famous, decorates the splendid two-storey Marble Hall and other rooms.
In the latter part of the 18th century some changes were made to the decoration in the Adam style, with cut-glass chandliers, gilt mirrors and flock wallpaper.
Clandon Park was given to the National Trust in 1956 by the Countess of Iveagh, daughter of the 4th Earl of Onslow.
www.touruk.co.uk /houses/houses-surrey-Clandon-Park.htm   (248 words)

  
 Clandon Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clandon Park is an 18th century Palladian mansion in West Clandon just outside Guildford, Surrey, in the United Kingdom.
Many members of the Onslow family followed political careers—three of them, including Arthur Onslow, were Speakers of the House of Commons.
Clandon Park's interiors, which were finished into the 1740s, feature a two-storey Marble Hall, containing marble chimney pieces by English sculptor Michael Rysbrack.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clandon_Park   (276 words)

  
 Air Cabin Crew Fund - Clandon Park, The Dutch Garden
Clandon Park had long been the home of the Earl of Onslow and it was in 1970 that Aubrey and his wife Phyllis came to Clandon as Administrators to ensure the smooth running of this Palladian Mansion.
The faithful restoration of the house and the preparation for showing of the superb Gubbay collection of ceramics, furniture and needlework had all been done, but there was still a lot still to clear up in the grounds.
Clandon Park is open from April to October, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
www.accf.co.uk /clandon.html   (601 words)

  
 Renovation of unique windows at Clandon Park
Most of the top sashes were fixed and the windows may have been intended only to open in their lower part, or they may have been fastened shut as a later modification.
While 108 windows at Clandon Park could be overhauled, 13 were so fragile that padded boxes in planed softwood made to size were used to transport them to The Sash Window Workshop Ltd of Winkfield near Windsor where they could be repaired in the company's joinery shop.
For the windows requiring removal for repair, temporary screens were erected on the inside; then on the outside, the centre of each window was required to be propped to support the top sash mid rail to prevent any further distortion when the window catch was released.
www.ihbc.org.uk /context_archive/63/clandon/clandon.html   (946 words)

  
 Surrey Towns, Villages, Houses, Parks, Gardens, Maps, Councils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Lying between Epsom and Ewell this 50 acre park has a network of paths, equestrian centre, polo club and a childrens farm with rare breeds, craft and gift shop, cafe and adventure playground.
A local beauty spot on the A25 near Guildford served by a large car park, this is the centre point of a large area of woodland and chalk grassland very popular with walkers and picnickers.
Lying at the foot of the North Downs on the A25 between the lovely village of Shere and Newlands Corner the well known local beauty spot, this hidden pool is served by a car park from which a footpath leads past it and on up to the North Downs Way.
www.surreya-z.com /Place/park.html   (1030 words)

  
 Haunted Parks in England: Lyme & Clandon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The park was built in 1735, supposedly by the well-known Venetian architect, Giacomo Leoni.
The news of a haunting in Clandon Park hit the air when a former tenant decided that they could no longer live in their house because of ghosts.
The former tenant claimed to have encountered the ghost of a woman that was dressed in white.
www.unexplainable.net /artman/publish/printer_4000.shtml   (576 words)

  
 Loseley Park Surrey
Sir George added a new wing to the house which contained a chapel, a picture gallery and a riding school but this wing was demolished in the 1820s.
Thereafter, the family became known as More-Molyneux and today Loseley Park is still owned and run by the same family.
Loseley Park is surrounded by delightful gardens and parkland.
www.touruk.co.uk /houses/houses-surrey-Loseley-Park.htm   (653 words)

  
 Surrey - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and B&Bs
Clandon Park was built by the Venetian architect Leoni in the 1730s and is considered to have one of the finest Marble Halls in Europe.
The two and a half acre Walled Garden at Loseley Park, based on a design by Gertrude Jekyll, is one of the hidden secrets of the...
Painshill Park and its gardens is one of the most important 18th century parks in Europe.
www.britainsfinest.co.uk /allsearch_results.cfm/searchcounty/Surrey   (855 words)

  
 Clandon Park
A grand Palladian mansion, built in 1730 by the Venetian architect Leoni and notable for its magnificent two-storeyed Marble Hall.
Clandon Park houses the superb collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain, textiles and carpets acquired in the 1920s by the connoisseur Mrs David Gubbay.
Parking near front of house for disabled drivers only, disabled visitors may be set down at the house.
www.guildford.gov.uk /GuildfordWeb/Tourism/Houses   (278 words)

  
 National Trust | Clandon Park | Photo gallery
The State Bed was made for Sir Richard Onslow the father of the builder of the house, at the end of the C17th or early C18th.
View across the park towards the south front of Clandon Park in Surrey.
The ceiling plasterwork is attributed to Artari and Bugatti.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-clandonpark/w-clandonpark-photo_gallery.htm   (238 words)

  
 Two Follies of the National Trust - Rory Cullen, Nikita Hooper and Christine Sitwell
Until then, whilst at Clandon Park, Hinemihi always had a traditional reed roof, whereas in her original position at Te Wairoa she had a wooden shingle roof, which Maori were using at that period in imitation of new European style buildings
Whilst Clandon Park remained in the ownership of the Onslow family, Hinemihi was an important reminder of the 4th Earl and his family’s links with New Zealand.
Her huge significance makes it important that she is conserved and restored to the highest possible standard, so that she may continue to be enjoyed by visitors, and to fulfil her role in the ancestral traditions of the Maori people.
www.buildingconservation.com /articles/chinesehouse/chinesehouse.htm   (3169 words)

  
 East Clandon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The parish and village of East Clandon has a population of 250 in 110 homes clustered around the church of St Thomas of Canterbury, The Queen's Head pub and the village hall.
Chertsey Abbey, a Benedictine foundation was patron of East Clandon from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the Reformation in 1539.
In 1544 Henry VIII granted East Clandon Manor to Sir Anthony Browne.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Clandon   (539 words)

  
 Eupedia : England Guide - Surrey - Clandon Park (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Clandon Park has been the home of the Onslow family since 1641.
Clandon is renowned for its collection of 18th-century furniture, carpets, needlework, (Chinese, Meissen and Sevres) porcelain, acquired in the 1920s by the connoisseur Mrs David Gubbay.
Clandon House & Garden are open between 28 March and 31 October, from Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.
www.eupedia.com.cob-web.org:8888 /england/clandon_park.shtml   (285 words)

  
 West Clandon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
At the centre is Clandon Railway Station on the Waterloo line with a small area for car parking.
The two great houses of Clandon Park and Hatchlands mean that the twin villages of West and East Clandon are known far beyond the county boundary.
Clandon was the work of the Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni for the second Lord Onslow.
www.thegoodmoveguide.com /Locations/Surrey/Boroughs/guildford/guides/villages/westclandon.htm   (572 words)

  
 Visit by Train - Clandon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment Museum is based at Clandon Park and open on the same days 1200-1700.
Clandon Park can also be reached by bus from Guildford.
There are buses to Hatchlands Park from Dorking and Guildford.
www.visitbytrain.freeuk.com /surrey/clandon.htm   (217 words)

  
 Clandon Park: British National Trust property, Guildford
Built in the 18th century, The British National Trust property of Clandon Park country house is set amongst beautiful grounds and also houses the Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment Museum.
Similar to a number of other buildings in the area, the mansion was constructed in the Palladian style by the Venetian architect, Leoni in the seventeen thirties.
Combined tickets for both Hatchlands and Clandon Parks are available.
www.antiquefairs.co.uk /a-clandon-park.html   (119 words)

  
 Ashley Park nursing home, Guildford, Surrey - BUPA Care Homes
Ashley Park occupies a pleasant position in West Clandon, close to the station and church and opposite the historic National Trust property of Clandon Park.
This attractive red brick house of 1806 retains much of its original character and elegance, with a handcarved staircase and beamed fireplace in the entrance hall.
At the roundabout go right towards West Clandon, and Ashley Park will be found after 3 miles on your left, opposite Clandon Park.
www.bupacarehomes.co.uk /carehomes/html/AshleyParkNursingHome.html   (400 words)

  
 Clandon Park in Guildford, Surrey - South East England - UK Attraction
Clandon Park in Guildford, Surrey - South East England - UK Attraction
Clandon Park is a grand Palladian mansion, built in about 1730 by the Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni, and notable for its magnificent two-storied Marble Hall.
The house is filled with the superb collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain, textiles and carpets acquired in the 1920s by the connoisseur Mrs.
www.ukattraction.com /south-east-england/clandon-park.htm   (197 words)

  
 Hatchlands Park - Cultural Days Out - Reigate and Banstead Borough Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This section provides information about Hatchlands Park in East Clandon, an estate which is home to the largest group of keyboard instruments in the world.
Hatchlands Park was built in 1758 and is set in the beautiful Repton Park.
A staff-drive electric buggy is available from car park to house (ask at kiosk on arrival).
www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk /public/Leisure/Tourism/Days_Out/Cultural/hatchlands_park.asp   (220 words)

  
 Museums of Surrey: Clandon Park (National Trust)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bus route 463 and 605 stop directly outside the entrance to Clandon Park.
The house is several hundred yards from the entrance.
West Clandon Station is the nearest station to the museum.
www.surreymuseums.org.uk /museums/Clandon.htm   (159 words)

  
 South West Trains > Clandon Park (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
South West Trains and The Illustrated London News Group will not be held responsible for any information which may be out-of-date or where details, such as telephone numbers, email address and so on, may have changed.
The garden is typically Georgian, with a sunken area, grotto and parterre, although it does also feature a Maori meeting house, brought over from New Zealand in 1892.
Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey (01483 222482; www.nationaltrust.org.uk).
www.southwesttrains.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /SWTrains/Destinations/Attractions/ATT_Clandon_10StatelyPlaces.htm   (196 words)

  
 Honey Cottage Lettings
Richmond Park, one of the great parks of London is just a mile and a half away.
The park also regularly plays host to games of polo which really have to be seen to be fully enjoyed.
For the more active there are riding facilities and the park is always popular with model aircraft, boat and kite enthusiasts.
www.honeycottage.com /amenities.htm   (464 words)

  
 Clandon Park Garden - a Gardens Guide review
Clandon Park is in West Clandon and Hatchlands is east of East Clandon.
Clandon Park was designed by Lancelot Brown, in 1781, on the site of an earlier garden.
The park has fine entrance gates a lake and a grotto.
www.gardenvisit.com /g/clan.htm   (126 words)

  
 Hatchlands Park
Built in the 1750s for Admiral Boscawen and set in 430 acres of Repton park and woodland offering a variety of way-marked walks, Hatchlands contains splendid interiors by Robert Adam and the Cobbe Collection, the world's largest group of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers, e.g.
Coaches park in the main visitors car park 300 metres from house.
East of East Clandon, on the A246 Guildford to Leatherhead road.
www.guildford.gov.uk /GuildfordWeb/Tourism/Groups/HatchlandsPark.htm   (292 words)

  
 UK Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This is Clandon Park, another National Trust property that we visited.
Dave, Saphron and Kirsten in the "backyard" of Clandon Park.
No-one for miles around and once we sorted out the timers the two old ladies decided the park bench directly behind us was a good place for a rest!
members.aol.com /jffrspau/wiltshire.html   (466 words)

  
 Confetti - Directory of wedding venues - Clandon Park
Clandon Park provides a magnificent and prestigious setting for civil weddings and wedding receptions in its Palladian style stately home, built in 1731 by the Venetian architect Giancomo Leoni.
The richly decorated 18th century saloon is available for civil wedding ceremonies and the Marble Hall, one of the grandest in Europe, can be used to create a breathtaking backdrop for your event.
The restaurant is situated in the vaulted undercroft of Clandon Park, with versatile facilities enabling us to cater for 80-150 guests for an inside reception and up to 800 guests for an outside marquee on the East Lawn.
www.confetti.co.uk /venues/template.asp?venueId=300   (520 words)

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