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The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat

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The Greville Rose in bloom at Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey launches the new Greville Rose at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 

On Monday 22 May 2017, Polesden Lacey, in partnership with Peter Beales Roses, launched the fabulous Rosa 'Margaret Greville' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the same day of Her Majesty the Queen's attendance. Visitors can enjoy the rose in bloom in the summer sun from mid-June or buy their own to enjoy at home.

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What's on

What's on

Maggie Greville's diamond tiara on a velvet cushion

May half term trail: Prince(ss) or Pauper 

Will Mrs Greville invite you to her royal house party? Find out in our half term trail.

A brooch bearing the initials of Edward VII

The art of collecting kings at Polesden Lacey 

This summer at Polesden Lacey, find out how Maggie Greville became one of the most successful socialites of the Edwardian era.

A girl runs through a carpet of daffodils

Full spring events list 

Find comprehensive details for all events taking place at Polesden Lacey this spring, including dates, times, prices and booking information.

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Things to see and do

Activities

Three boys holding binoculars look for bugs in a flowerbed with their grandmother.

Visiting with children 

From free binoculars to borrow to the squirrel adventures playground, whether you're full of energy or inquiry there’s something here at Polesden for the whole family.

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The 'little big walk' for families 

This route is great for all the family, so round them up and have a fun day outdoors tramping through our estate and discovering the delightful wooded valley.

A beagle sits peacefully with his tongue out

Visiting with your dog 

We welcome dogs in a large area of the gardens and Mrs Greville who owned Polesden was a bit of a dog lover too.

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Eating and shopping

Our shop, the Granary Café and the Cow Shed

A plate of food, including chicken balloutine in a white sauce with seasonal vegetables and dauphinoise potatoes.

Eating and drinking 

Whether a treat after a long walk around the estate or a family lunch out, the cafe and restaurant at Polesden Lacey both offer a wide range of hot and cold food.

Hand-carved wooden bowls.

Visit our shop 

Packed full of unique, locally sourced treats, all profits made from the Polesden Lacey shop in Surrey go straight back into looking after the estate.

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Our work

Two volunteer examine books to create a condition report

In-depth book condition reporting 13 Feb 2017 

This week on the house team blog Charlotte explains the challenges of creating a report for all 1787 books in Polesden's library. Find out about the dangers of mould, humidity, bookworms and more.

A wildflower meadow

Chalk grassland restoration at Polesden Lacey 

Discover how we are working to restore the chalk downland of Polesden Valley.

A view across the rose garden and the wider estate taken from the water tower

Winter garden conservation at Polesden Lacey 

From pruning to planting, Head Gardener, Jamie Harris, talks about what the conservation tasks the team undertake when it's wet outside and icy underfoot.

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Groups

A group of people stand beneath a stone archyway surrounded by trees.

Plan your group visit 

Perfect for a group day excursion, rich in history and set in the Surrey countryside, it's also a great place to stop for lunch or cream tea after one of our group talks.

More about group bookings at Polesden
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Places to stay

A view of the holiday cottage and the spring borders

The Garden Cottage at Polesden Lacey 

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

People sit around a pile of glowing embers

Embers Camping at Polesden Lacey 

We've partnered with Embers Camping to offer a unique new camping experience at Polesden Lacey for those who love the outdoor. Find out more about our plans.

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