The Clandon Park Project is one of the most complex projects the National Trust has ever embarked upon. And now residents living in Guildford are invited to attend one of the three drop-in events and hear about plans to bring Clandon Park back to life. The unique circumstances at Clandon Park following the fire in April 2015 allowed for taking a new direction rather than a straightforward restoration according to the National Trust.
A dedicated team has worked tirelessly since then to make the building safe, salvage its remains, and make plans for the future. The National Trust is now running three events which are the final round of public consultation ahead of submitting final planning applications in September and would like to encourage as many Guildford residents as possible to attend and engage with the plans. The events are: * Thursday, July 11, 4pm until 8pm, West Clandon Village Hall.
* Friday, July 12, 2pm until 6pm, Guildhall, Guildford. * Saturday, July 13, 10.30am until 2.
30pm at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. Special place Clandon Park has always been a unique and special place over the years. It was the backdrop to many important memories for many people.
An 18th-century Palladian mansion designed by Italian architect Giacomo Leoni, the home of the influential Onslow family and decorated by leading European sculptors, it was built to impress. The fire left a large brick and stone skeleton open to the skies but it also showed how great houses were designed, b.
