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 at a Glance#

Address: Witley Park, Godalming, Surrey, UK

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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).

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 1° 88 mm overcast 93% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h
February Poor 1° - 7° 1° 58 mm overcast 91% 4.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.8h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 67 mm overcast 88% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 4° - 12° 6° 54 mm overcast 84% 4.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.7h
May Good 7° - 16° 12° 54 mm overcast 81% 4.0 m/s 1.2 high 15.4h
June Good 10° - 19° 14° 58 mm overcast 78% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 16.3h
July Good 12° - 22° 17° 49 mm overcast 75% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 15.9h
August Good 12° - 21° 16° 60 mm overcast 77% 3.5 m/s 1.1 high 14.4h
September Good 10° - 18° 14° 74 mm overcast 80% 3.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 7° - 14° 10° 83 mm overcast 87% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
November Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 86 mm overcast 91% 4.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
December Poor 3° - 8° 2° 89 mm overcast 93% 4.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h