Loseley Park

Loseley Park is home to a large Tudor manor house with 3 miles south-west of Guildford. The present house was built between 1562 and 1568 with stone brought from the ruins of Waverley Abbey. The new house replaced a smaller one which Elizabeth I declared was not ‘adequate’ for her to visit and requested something larger be built.

The walled garden, based on a design by Gertrude Jekyll, contains a series of “rooms” with different themes running through them. The redevelopment of the garden commenced in 1993/4 with the Rose Garden and continued with the Herb Garden, Flower Garden, White Garden and, most recently, the organic Vegetable and Cut Flower Garden.

The Loseley Lakes are a haven for both wildlife and people. The lake is part of the landscaped parkland surrounding Loseley House, which has a history stretching back hundreds of years. Such water bodies provided fish, water supply, and scenic beauty for the estate. Thanks to the Surrey Hills Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, Loseley Park has restored its historic upper and lower lakes. The work has improved water quality, opened up views to Loseley House, and created healthier habitats for wildlife such as kingfishers and dragonflies. Along the footpath, new picnic benches now offer walkers the perfect place to pause and enjoy the revived scenery.

The estate was acquired by the direct ancestors of the current owners, the More-Molyneux’s, at the beginning of the 16th century. Loseley Park is still the residence of the More-Molyneux family and is open to the public.