Heritage Open Day: Step inside Pippbrook House, Dorking’s Grade II* Victorian mansion by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Explore ornate interiors and discover the lives of past residents through a new exhibition. Pippbrook House in Dorking is a Grade II* listed Victorian mansion, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Built in 1856 and rich in architectural detail, the house has lived many lives - from private residence and museum to council headquarters and town library. Now, following recent restoration work, visitors have a unique opportunity to step inside and witness its revival.
Guests can explore Pippbrook House’s ground floor interiors, admire intricate wood carvings and decorative plasterwork, and learn about the building’s layered past.