Witley Park

Park Historic private estate with ornamental lakes and ruins

A private Victorian‑era landscaped estate near the Surrey village of Witley, containing lakes, planted woodlands and ornamental ruins. Walkers use public footpaths to view the park’s follies and formal water features.

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Witley Park
Witley Park, Godalming, Surrey, UK
51.1409, -0.6721

How to Get to Witley Park #

Witley Park is near Godalming in Surrey. From the A3 and local country lanes follow signs to Witley and nearby public footpaths. The closest mainline railway stations are in Godalming and Milford, from which local taxis or a moderate walk reach the estate; public footpaths connect the surrounding countryside.

Tips for Visiting Witley Park #

  • Look for the ruined waterworks and the hidden grottoes beneath the estate - they're easy to miss from the main path.
  • The formal gardens are private in parts; follow public footpaths and respect signage indicating private access.
  • Visit on a weekday for quieter gardens; the mansion area can be busy when private events are held.

Best Time to Visit Witley Park #

Late spring and early summer are best for gardens; autumn provides quieter, moodier visits.

Late Spring
May-June · 10-22°C
The plantings come alive and the garden walks are at their best.
Autumn
September-October · 8-18°C
Crisp air and fewer visitors; good for melancholy landscape photography.
Summer
July-August · 15-25°C
Lusher gardens and private events; parts of the estate may be busy.

Weather & Climate near Witley Park #

Climate

Witley Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (820 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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