Polesden Lacey

Our shop is now open 11am - 4pm daily. For the safety of our staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we're able to continue looking after Polesden Lacey for everyone, for ever - thank you.

Head gardener, Jamie Harris, shares his top tips on how to begin to create your own 'mini-Polesden' garden at home.

Even though you can't visit the house at the moment, you can always have a virtual wander around to see the collection. Take a look at the Dutch Old Master paintings, excellent examples of fine silverware, ceramics and maiolica that Mrs Greville collected during her lifetime.

Here are some easy, downloadable ideas to help families enjoy nature - whether that's in a garden or on a local walk. Why not become a minibeast or plant detective this spring?

Why not try some bird watching this spring; from your window, in your garden or while you're out for a walk in your local area? Polesden Lacey's ranger tells us his top three birds to try and spot this spring.

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ten ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden, nearest park or outdoor green space.

Find out how we work with a local partner, NESCOT, to introduce students to principles of basic countryside management.

Making new friends, working in an amazing place and knowing that you're helping a great cause - three fabulous reasons to volunteer at Polesden Lacey.

The Steinway piano in the Saloon is part of the life and soul of Polesden, enjoyed by many thousands of visitors each year and played by fabulous volunteer pianists. We’re raising money to restore it to it's former glory.

From a quiet childhood in Scotland, Margaret Greville climbed the social ladder to become one of the most popular socialites in the Edwardian era.

Come and explore Polesden Lacey's royal connections. The Duke and Duchess of York, later known as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, had their honeymoon here. The south terrace, seen here, is just the same today.

Stay in our idyllic Garden Cottage, tucked away in a quiet corner of our formal gardens, just past Mrs Greville's Edwardian rose garden.

We've partnered with Embers Camping to offer a unique new camping experience at Polesden Lacey for those who love the outdoors.