The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat
This autumn, discover the men who paved the way for Maggie Greville's social success in 'Beer to Champagne: the rise of a sparkling socialite' at Polesden Lacey.
'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 art and ceramics ranging from world-famous Dutch old masters to sparkling Fabergé objects.
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 | |
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| Adult | £15.00 | £13.60 |
| Child | £7.60 | £6.80 |
| Family | £38.00 | £34.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £10.00 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £5.00 |
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 the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
As of 2017, we will be charging a single entry price for House and Garden admission. £1 restaurant voucher if arriving by public transport (present valid ticket at visitor reception). Parking £5.00 for non-members. Members go free.
The house opens at 11 with weekday access by guided tour from 11 until 12:30, followed by free-flow exploration. Admission by timed tickets (available from Visitor Reception) at certain times. Last entry one hour before closing. Closed 24 and 25 December.
