Polesden Lacey

Find out which rooms in the house you can explore when you visit and about our plans to restore and open more of the house.

Whether you are an early bird, in search of bluebells, or simply want to take a moment to breathe in and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the surrey hills: we have the perfect walk for you.

Discover the best of what's in bloom in the garden at Polesden Lacey this summer. From roses to red hot pokers, we're bursting with colour and fragrance.

Our pop-up conservation studio has a different focus each month. Discover how we care for all the pieces in our collection, from silver, to carpets, to priceless books and works of art. You can even have a go yourself – we’ll show you how.

When people think of the National Trust, cream tea is often one of the first things to spring to mind. But there’s so much more to experience. Find out how you can join us behind the scenes at Polesden Lacey this spring.

Looking for a family adventure this spring? After months of staying inside, come and rediscover the outdoors with us.

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

Explore the wider estate with one of our rangers on this backstage tour. What does a ranger do all day? Find out how we care for our ancient woodland and the animals that live here. You’ll see parts of the estate not usually visited and find out our plans for the future. Mons & Weds, 4 Mar – 24 Apr, 11.30am – 1pm. Sign up at reception on the day. Limited spaces are available.

This tour takes you behind the scenes in the house at Polesden Lacey. One of our fantastic volunteers will show you the rooms we are restoring while the work is happening, as well as rooms like the King's Bedroom that we're not able to open day-to-day. Find out about the conservation work we're planning to restore rooms in the house. Tours are usually every weekday at 2.15pm. Limited spaces are available. Please ask at reception for your ticket.

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

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

In this month's house blog, Sharon explains how she keeps Polesden's collection of clocks running to time.

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

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, Maggie Greville rose the social ladder to become one of the most popular socialites in the Edwardian era.

On the day of the royal wedding 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.