Gatton Park in Reigate is a spectacular, historic park landscaped by Lancelot “Capability” Brown and situated at the foot of the North Downs in Surrey. Extensive restoration work, led by experts and executed by volunteers has been taking place since 1997. There is still more to be done.
The restoration of the Japanese Garden was featured in the Channel 4 series “Lost Gardens” in 1999.
The principal features include: Three interlinked lakes and a serpentine, Japanese garden, Rock and water garden, Dry-arch bridge, leading to walled gardens, Bird hide, Island heronry (largest in S.E.England), Wildlife habitats.
Facilities - Car parks, refreshment hall, toilet facilities, and upper gardens all have wheelchair access.

Gatton Park 2008 - Feb to Oct first Sunday in each month - 1 to 5, guided tours at 1.30, 2, and 2.30 or by prior appointment - approx 2 hours.
Snowdrop displays during February.
Disabled facilities: A golf buggy with driver/guide is available to take visitors round the whole of the park.