The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat
Find out what to expect on your visit to Polesden Lacey, how we're keeping visitors, volunteers and staff safe, how to book your ticket, what's open and more.
'This is a delicious house...' remarked Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her honeymoon at Polesden Lacey.
This country retreat, only four miles from Dorking and junction 9 of the M25, has glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside to explore. It was home to the famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time.
Marvel at the glittering gold Saloon designed to impress kings and maharajahs, or Mrs Greville's extensive collection of Dutch, Italian and British paintings, Chinese and European ceramics and fine French furniture.
The gardens offer something for every season, including climbing roses which are at their best in June, a beautiful herbaceous border and a winter garden bursting with yellow aconites.
The wider estate has four waymarked trails with plenty of space to let off steam on a walk through woodland or over rolling hills.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £10.00 |
| Child | N/A | £5.00 |
| Family | N/A | £25.00 |
| 1 adult 2 children | N/A | £15.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £13.00 |
| Child | N/A | £6.50 |
| Family | N/A | £32.50 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | N/A | £19.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please continue to book your visit in advance. Access to the car park, as well as the grounds, are by prebooked ticket at weekends, public holidays and school holidays. It isn't essential to book midweek. Thank you for helping us remain open safely by following government guidance.
Parking:
Access to the car park is for pre-booked ticket holders only. Members park for free. Please scan your membership card on the car park machine. Non-members: £2 up to and including 2 hours, £5 all day.
In line with government guidance, outdoor spaces at Polesden Lacey are open. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends and school holidays, please do book your ticket to guarantee entry. This includes access to the car park. Thank you for helping us remain open safely by following government guidance.
