Heritage open day – 20 September 2025

To celebrate Claremont’s rich heritage, the school partnered with the National Trust for its annual Heritage Open Day in September, welcoming over five hundred visitors of all ages. The event was made even more special through our collaboration with Claremont Landscape Gardens, bringing the school’s historic grounds to life for the local community and giving a real sense of the site’s royal scale.

As in previous years, we also partnered with Kingston Aviation, commemorating Sir Sydney Camm’s contributions to aviation history at Claremont during the Second World War, when Claremont School girls were evacuated to Llandrindod Wells in Wales. The occasion was further recognised by a visit from the Mayor of Elmbridge, who toured the school alongside school historian Pamela Rider (former staff, 1988–2017) and the Head, highlighting Claremont’s enduring role in the local community.

Visitors explored the rich royal, political, and social history of Claremont through self-guided tours of the mansion, a tree walk and Claremont’s heritage audio trail, while Pamela led two guided tours. Current Claremont sixth form History pupils also guided groups, offering unique insights into the history of the site and life as a pupil at Claremont. Children enjoyed the history detective trail, a fun and engaging activity for ages 4 and up. All funds raised contributed directly to the Heritage Fund, which supports the school’s ongoing restoration and maintenance of its historic buildings and grounds.