Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD Telephone: 01372 458203 (Infoline)
Beautiful 566-hectare (1,400-acre) estate located in an exceptional setting and enjoying stunning views across the Surrey Hills. The house was remodelled in 1906–9 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess, and was the venue for the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy Mrs Greville's collections, displayed in the reception rooms and galleries as they were at the time of her celebrated house parties. Explore the beautiful walled rose garden, with its variety of scented plants, before strolling through the extensive grounds, lawns and landscape walks
Don't miss
Enjoy the stunning formal gardens, including the famous Rose Garden.
Feel like one of Mrs Greville's house-party guests.
Take in the stunning countryside on a landscape walk.
Making the most of your day
Welcome talks and guided tours, extensive events programme, including specialist tours and opening of the House in February, November and December. Shops and restaurant located outside the pay perimeter. Dogs on leads in designated areas, under close control on landscape walks, estate and farmland
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Garden, restaurant, gift shop and farm shop**
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13-Feb - 31-Oct-10
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01-Nov - 31-Dec-10
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Car Park
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Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission to house by timed ticket at busy times. Tickets issued at reception on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance. Tickets may run out at peak times, please arrive early. *Weekends in February, house open by guided tour, spaces limited. **Closed 16 March. Closed 24 and 25 December. Gift shop closed 24 to 26 December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and grounds: adult £11.60 (£10.45), child £5.80 (£5.25), family £29 (£26.15). Grounds only: adult £7.40 (£6.65), child £3.70 (£3.25), family £18.50 (£16.55). Car Park: adult £2.50. £1 voucher for tea-room available if arriving by public transport (please present valid ticket)
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Places nearby
Box Hill
Clandon Park
Claremont Landscape Garden
Hatchlands Park
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf
Guidebook
To find out more about Polesden Lacey buy the guide before you visit
