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Loseley today is home to three generations of the
More-Molyneux family, who's direct ancestor Sir William More built this fine
Elizabethan mansion in 1562-1568. The house was originally designed to
entertain Queen E lizabeth I who stayed there on
at least three occasions. Other famous visitors include James I and more
recently Queen Mary.
The house contains many fine works of art collected
by the family over four hundred years, including paintings, tapestries,
furniture and a unique carved chalk fire surround. A guided tour of the house
is both informative and entertaining.
The 1,400 acre Loseley estate is farmed
by the family and the Jersey Herd founded in 1916 is one of the largest in the
UK. The celebrated dairy produce includes cream, ice cream, yoghurt and other
specialities.
The 2.5 acre walled garden is based on a design by
Gertrude Jekyll and compares favourably with gardens of more national renown.
The garden includes an award winning Rose Garden with over 1,000 bushes, a
colourful Flower Garden divided by a maze of pathways, a White Garden with
fountains and an extensive Herb Garden. Part of the original moat has been
preserved, which was once connected by a secret passage to the
cellars.
Loseley Park is situated near Guildford in Surrey off the A3 /
B3000.
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