Invited to a wedding at West Horsley Place? This guide is for guests: how to get there by train, bus or car, where to stay nearby, local taxi firms for the end of the night, pubs for the evening before, and what to wear on your feet. We took every detail from the venue's own website and each business's own site or CAMRA in October 2026.
West Horsley Place is a Grade I listed manor house on a 380-acre estate between Guildford and Leatherhead, with a converted barn and formal walled gardens laid out in 1710. You may recognise it: the BBC's Ghosts was filmed here, along with Enola Holmes and Howards End. Your couple's invitation has the final word on timings and dress code; this guide fills in the rest.
Key facts for guests
- Address
- West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, KT24 6AN (on the A246)
- Nearest station
- Horsley, one mile away (49 minutes from London Waterloo, 14 from Guildford)
- Bus
- 479 Guildford–Leatherhead–Epsom, about hourly
- Stop at East Horsley, Duke of Wellington, then a 7-minute walk
- Parking
- Free
- A few accessible bays near the entrance
- Underfoot
- Gravel paths to the house and barn
- Flagstones and old floorboards inside
- Taxis
- Book ahead: Magnum Cars (01483 281111) or Silver Arrows (01483 577171), both in East Horsley
Getting there
By train: Horsley station is one mile away, with frequent trains from London Waterloo (49 minutes), Vauxhall, Clapham Junction and Guildford (14 minutes). The venue says the walk from the station takes about 25 minutes along a bridleway through the estate, but the ground can be wet, muddy or uneven, so in wedding shoes book a taxi instead. Woking station, with faster London trains, is eight miles away.
By bus: the 479 between Guildford, Bookham, Leatherhead and Epsom runs roughly hourly. Get off at East Horsley, Duke of Wellington; the venue entrance is about a seven-minute walk. By car: use the postcode KT24 6AN. Parking is free, with a few accessible bays near the entrance, and the venue occasionally allows disabled parking and drop-off in front of the manor house, by pre-booking only (ask your couple or call the venue on 01483 282032).
Taxis
Magnum Cars & Carriages
East Horsley
A taxi and car firm based at Horsley station, doing local, airport and event journeys. Book your ride home well before the day, as local firms are small.
- Phone
- 01483 281111
- Address
- Station House, Station Approach, East Horsley, KT24 6QX
Silver Arrows
East Horsley
A private hire and chauffeur firm on Ockham Road South, East Horsley, working 24 hours a day on booked calls, which offers guest transport for weddings.
- Phone
- 01483 577171
- Hours
- 24 hours, on booked calls
- Address
- Ockham Road South, East Horsley, KT24 6RX
Where to stay
De Vere Horsley Estate
East Horsley
The closest hotel: a 19th-century estate on Ockham Road South with bedrooms in the historic Horsley Towers mansion and in converted stables, plus an indoor pool and gym. It is just outside Guildford, with Horsley station nearby.
- Address
- Ockham Road South, East Horsley, KT24 6DT
- Extras
- Indoor pool and gym
The Drummond at Albury
Albury, near Guildford
A Surrey Hills gastropub with rooms upstairs, run by Peach Pubs, in Albury village south of the Horsleys. A good choice if you'd like a pub stay and a country walk the morning after.
- Rooms
- Yes, book through Peach Pubs
The Percy Arms
Chilworth, near Guildford
A country pub, grillhouse and rooms in Chilworth, near Guildford.
- Rooms
- Yes
Wotton House
Wotton, near Dorking
A country house hotel near Dorking, a drive to the south-east, for guests who want a country house hotel for the weekend.
- Type
- Country house hotel
Couples who book West Horsley Place for 2027 can also add a cottage on the estate that sleeps ten, so ask yours whether it has been booked for the wedding party.
Pubs for the night before
The Duke of Wellington
East Horsley
A country pub on the Guildford Road, run by Peach Pubs since 2016 and next to the bus stop for the venue, so handy for a drink before or after.
- Address
- Guildford Road, East Horsley, KT24 6AA
The King William IV
West Horsley
A village pub on The Street in West Horsley, which CAMRA says reopened in May 2024 under new management as a dining pub.
- Address
- 83 The Street, West Horsley
The Barley Mow
West Horsley
A traditional pub on The Street with a large garden, which CAMRA says serves Thai food alongside some English dishes at lunchtime.
- Address
- 181 The Street, West Horsley
What to wear and other tips
Paths from the car park to the house and barn are partly gravel, the barn courtyard is resin-bonded gravel, and inside the manor house the floors are old flagstones and floorboards, so block heels or flats with a change of shoes are wiser than stilettos. The house has historic staircases with handrails and an accessible ground-floor toilet; if a guest has mobility needs, the venue asks you to get in touch so it can arrange access.
Only assistance dogs can go into the house and walled gardens. Book taxis home before the day, as local firms are small and late Saturday nights go quickly, and check the last train from Horsley if you're heading back to London. Planning your own wedding? See Surrey wedding venues and what they cost and our guides to photographers and florists. Guests coming from London by train can compare routes in our guide to train times from Surrey commuter towns.
Common questions
What is the nearest station to West Horsley Place?
Horsley station, one mile away, with trains from London Waterloo (49 minutes) and Guildford (14 minutes). The venue says the walk takes about 25 minutes on a bridleway that can be muddy, so take a taxi if you're in wedding shoes.
Is there parking at West Horsley Place?
Yes, parking is free, with a few accessible bays near the entrance. Disabled parking and drop-off in front of the manor house are occasionally possible, by pre-booking only.
Where can wedding guests stay near West Horsley Place?
The closest hotel is De Vere Horsley Estate on Ockham Road South, East Horsley. Pubs with rooms nearby include the Drummond at Albury and the Percy Arms at Chilworth, and Wotton House near Dorking is a country house hotel a short drive away.
Which taxi firms cover West Horsley?
Magnum Cars & Carriages, based at Horsley station (01483 281111), and Silver Arrows on Ockham Road South, East Horsley (01483 577171), which works 24 hours on booked calls and offers wedding guest transport. Book ahead.
What shoes should I wear to a wedding at West Horsley Place?
There are gravel paths between the car park, house and barn, and old flagstones inside the house, so block heels or flats are safer than stilettos.
Was Ghosts filmed at West Horsley Place?
Yes. The venue says the BBC's Ghosts was filmed there, as were Enola Holmes, Howards End, Vanity Fair and Mothering Sunday.
