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Roadmap for Welcoming You to West Horsley Place

Following the latest government plans for easing Covid-19 restrictions later this year, we hope to welcome you to West Horsley Place in 2021.
On the Bicentenary of Keats' Death we Explore His Fascination for Richard Monckton-Milnes

Great man of letters and creator of the Crewe Collection of books held at WHP and Trinity College Library, Richard Monckton Milnes edited the first 'Life & Letters' of John Keats.
WHP Wins Historic England Grant to Repair Geraldine Ceiling

We are delighted to announce that the Historic England have granted us funding from the Culture Recovery Fund towards urgent repairs to our 16th century decorative plasterwork ceiling.
Getting to Know Our Volunteers. . . Roy Jones

Roy has been the Estate Warden since the foundation of the Trust. Before that, he was Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe's Gamekeeper for nearly 30 years. He shares his memories with us.

Director's Diary October 2020

New Director Ben Pearce takes the helm at West Horsley Place
Roadmap for Welcoming You to West Horsley Place

Following the latest government plans for easing Covid-19 restrictions later this year, we hope to welcome you to West Horsley Place in 2021.
WHP Wins Historic England Grant to Repair Geraldine Ceiling

We are delighted to announce that the Historic England have granted us funding from the Culture Recovery Fund towards urgent repairs to our 16th century decorative plasterwork ceiling.
West Horsley Place Awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant

We are delighted to announce that West Horsley Place Trust has been awarded a £126,000 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Made possible by National Lottery players, the grant will support West Horsley Place: An Historic Estate without Barriers
West Horsley Place Goodies!

We are delighted to unveil a small range of West Horsley Place goodies at the Christmas Craft fair. All profits from sales will help raise funds for further restoration of the manor house and estate. The range includes essentials such as bone china mugs and tea towels, fun ceramic Christmas decorations and children's apron, and sustainable thermal water bottle. All of our gifts our lovingly created in the UK and designed by Horsley born artist Nessie Maclay.
West Horsley Place: Literary Connections Through the Centuries

West Horsley Place Trust has the arts at its heart. Local historian June Davey explores the fascinating literary associations of the manor house and our vision for the future.
Getting to Know Our Trustees. . . Marilyn Scott

We continue our series of interviews with our trustees with Marilyn Scott, Director of award-winning gallery, the Lightbox in Woking.
Garden Tales from Nicky Webber

West Horsley Place Gardener Nicky Webber shares the latest news and tales from the walled gardens.
Winter Update from Director Peter Pearce

West Horsley Place Director Peter Pearce announces that Mary Roxburghe Trust is changing its name to West Horsley Place Trust.
Meet New Gardener Nicky Webber

The Mary Roxburghe Trust is delighted that we have been joined by new Gardener Nicky Webber. We caught up with her to find our more about the challenge that awaits her in our five acres of 18th century walled gardens.