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Gatton Park

Merstham,  Surrey, RH2 0TW

Facilities

Contact: Royal Alexandra & Albert School   Telephone: 01737 649068

Postcode: RH2 0TW
Location: 3m NE of Reigate.  5 mins from M25 J8 (A217) or from top of Reigate Hill, over M25 then follow sign to Merstham. Entrance is off Rocky Lane accessible from Gatton Bottom or A23 Merstham
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Opening dates and times: Sun 14 Feb (11-4), Wed 17 Feb (12-4); Sun, Wed 13, 16 Feb 2011.

Admission: Adm £3.50, chd free

Websitewww.gattonpark.com

Description: Formerly home to the Colman family (of mustard fame), now the grounds of the Royal Alexandra and Albert School. Hidden gardens within historic Capability Brown parkland. 1910 Edwardian Japanese garden restored for Channel 4's 'Lost Gardens'. Dramatic 1912 Pulham rock garden, walled gardens, lakeside trail. Restoration of gardens ongoing and maintained by volunteers. Ivan Hick's children's trail behind main lake. Massed snowdrops in Feb and Mar
Free activities for children
Disability information: Limited wheelchair access

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