Visitor information

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Notice: Please note that we have Antiques Roadshow filming here all day on Thursday 16 May. Entry to the grounds will be free, although the house will unfortunately be closed. To allow for set up, we will also need to close the house early on Wednesday 15 - last entry at 3.30pm, closing at 4pm. Hope to see you all here.

The perfect setting

Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Surrey Hills, Polesden Lacey, only four miles from Dorking and junction 9 of the M25, is the ideal space for relaxing with friends and family.

Mrs Greville, an ambitious Edwardian hostess, chose Polesden as the idea place for entertaining and relaxing with friends, such as King George VI and the Queen Mother. And this is what we invite you to do with us, 100 years on.

The gardens offer something for every season, and to help you enjoy the countryside, we have geocaching and waymarked walks. The house with its rich collection of art and stories provides a fascinating insight into the Edwardian era.

The house will be open seven days a week for the first time from March 2013. From 12.30pm weekdays, and from 11am on weekends, wander at your leisure. In addition, we are offering guided tours 11am-12.30pm Monday to Friday. These 30-minute tours will show you parts of the house and can be booked at reception on the day. Your ticket will also entitle you to come back into the house after 12.30pm.

The popular restaurant and coffee shop serve a variety of fresh, homemade food including cakes and other treats, and our shop, one of the largest in the National Trust, sells a wide range of gifts, home accessories and more.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Antiques Roadshow comes to Polesden

Bring along your family heirlooms or car boot bargains... © BBC

Bring along your family heirlooms or car boot bargains...

© BBC

The ever popular Antiques Roadshow will be filmed at Polesden on Thurs 16 May. Come and show your treasures to the experts. Gates open at 9.30am. Free entry to the grounds that day, although the house will be closed.

Send details and photos of furniture or other big items to: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR or email the show.

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

How many will you do? © National Trust

How many will you do?

© National Trust

An outdoor adventure is always just around the next tree... While you're at Polesden, why not roll down a really big hill, hunt for bugs or geocaches or even make some wild art? Just pick up your scrapbook and more information from either the dairy courtyard white tent or visitor reception and start your adventures today.

Croquet coaching and cream tea

Pick up great croquet tips © James Day

Pick up great croquet tips

© James Day

Enjoy some expert tuition on our first-class croquet lawns, with the beautiful backdrop of the Surrey Hills to inspire you.  Afterwards indulge in a delicious cream tea. Sessions on: Sun 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August and 15 September either at 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. Availability is limited so please book in advance on 01372 452048. £18 per person.

What's on at Polesden this summer

Family playing croquet at Polesden Lacey

Read through our summer events leaflet to find out more...

Have you heard about Mrs Greville?

Video

playMrs Greville, the owner of Polesden Lacey, taken in younger life

Mrs Greville rose from obscure and humble origins to become a fabulously wealthy society hostess, friend of the Royal Family and owner of Polesden Lacey. This short video will tell you more about this interesting character and her background...

Welcome to Mrs Greville's country estate