Loseley

Loseley is a historic surname that has long been associated with the Loseley family in England, most notably through Loseley Park, a 16th‑century Tudor manor house located near Dorking in Surrey. The house was completed around 1550 for Walter Lowes and displays typical Tudor architecture, including half‑timber framing, flint panels, and mullioned windows. Inside, original features such as a grand staircase, carved wooden paneling, and an armorial gallery of family coats of arms have been preserved.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the estate passed through several branches of the Loseley family, including connections to the Hoskings, before being acquired by the Temple family in the early 19th century. The property remained a private residence until the 20th century, when it was restored by Katherine, Lady Bexley, and later opened to the public by her heirs. Today Loseley Park is a Grade I listed building and a popular venue for weddings, corporate events, and film productions. It is managed by a charitable foundation that maintains its gardens, deer park, and the adjacent Weald Estate, hosting regular open days and educational programs that highlight Tudor architecture and Surrey’s history.

While the surname Loseley appears among contemporary figures, including novelist George Loseley (1925–1992) and neuroscientist Dr. Emma Loseley (born 1978), the name is primarily linked to the historic manor and its surrounding estate.