Register of parks and gardens
On the register of ‘Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest’ compiled by Historic England, there are 3 entries within Elmbridge.
The main purpose of the register is to identify, understand and help safeguard the features or qualities that make the park or garden of special interest and ensure it is recognised in council policies.
Claremont - Esher
Claremont is a Grade I Park and partially comprises the Claremont Landscape Gardens which are owned by the National Trust and include a grass amphitheatre, lake, camellia terrace, bowling green and views of the belvedere.
The other main part of Claremont is separately owned by Claremont Fan Court School and comprises the Mansion, 18th century Parkland and part of the walled gardens.
Painshill - Cobham
Painshill is also Grade I and has a set piece landscape of follies including a ruined temple, tented pavilion, crystal grotto, tower and an ice house with a vineyard and period plant collection. It is owned by the Painshill Park Trust.
Oatlands - Weybridge
Oatlands, which is Grade II, is famous for its views from the elevated terraces over the Broad Water and River Thames floodplain.
For further information on these listing see Historic England: National Heritage List for England.