Museums · South East England
West Clandon
In or near Wonersh.
West Clandon — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Clandon · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
West Clandon is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Clandon is a museum located in London. It is notable for its collection and exhibits that reflect local history and culture. The museum serves as a resource for those interested in the heritage of the area.
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Background
History
West Clandon appears in Domesday Book undivided as Clanedun held by Hugo (Hugh) from Edward de Salisbury. Its domesday assets were: 2½ hides; 1 church (replaced approximately one century later), Clandon House, a Palladian architecture mansion, is in the village. Owned by The National Trust, it was largely destroyed by a fire in April 2015. Clandon Park is not part of the National Trust. The park is a agricultural estate that is the seat of the earls of Onslow and is currently owned and managed by Rupert Onslow, 8th Earl. George Duncumbe owned it from 1615 until 1642 on its gradual sale to Sir Richard Onslow, a mild Roundhead (Parliamentarian), starting with the large lodge in the park in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2613, -0.5080
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- West Clandon
- Postcode
- GU4 7TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Clandon — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: West Clandon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Clandon?
- West Clandon is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU4 7TD), in the parish of West Clandon.
- What is West Clandon?
- West Clandon — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Clandon?
- The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU4 7TD.
- Is West Clandon a protected site?
- Yes — West Clandon is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Clandon?
- The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU4 7TD.