New plans for Clandon Park embrace a great house laid bare

The National Trust has announced a new approach for Clandon Park, the early 18th-century house in Surrey, designed by the innovative Italian architect Giacomo Leoni and catastrophically damaged by fire in April 2015.

The fire was the most devastating in the Trust’s history. It completely destroyed the roof, many of the internal walls and floors, along with much of the decorative interior, leaving a brick shell.

Our new plans will see most of the interior of Clandon thoughtfully conserved in its fire-damaged state, offering people a unique ‘X-ray’ view of how country houses were made.

Suspended walkways and platforms will give visitors new views and perspectives through the house where floors once were, and a new roof with public terraces and roof lights will give breath-taking views down into the house from above.

Watch the video to hear all about our plans from the experts and craftspeople working on the house.