The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat
Find out what to expect on your visit to Polesden Lacey; what's open and when, accessibility and other useful information.
'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 | £15.40 | £14.00 |
| Child | £7.70 | £7.00 |
| Family | £38.50 | £35.00 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £23.10 | £21.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 | £9.00 |
| Child | £5.00 | £4.50 |
| Family | £25.00 | £22.50 |
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.
The gardens, estate, shop, and cafe at Polesden Lacey are open all year.
*The house is open daily from 1 Mar - 30 Oct, and at weekends only at other times of the year.
To help plan your visit and avoid disappointment, please click here and use the calendar to check seasonal opening and closing times.
Child Tickets:
Please note that child tickets are for those aged between 5 and 17 years. Under 5s can visit for free.
Parking:
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.
The gardens, estate, shop, and cafe at Polesden Lacey are open all year. The house is open daily from 1 Mar - 30 Oct, and at weekends only at other times of the year. Last entry to visit the house is 3.30pm. The house is open for guided tours only from 11am – 12.15pm between Mar and Oct (excluding school/bank holidays).To join a tour, pick up a ticket from visitor reception. The house is open freeflow on weekdays from 1pm, and all day at the weekends and on school/public holidays. Please visit the Discover the House page for which rooms are open and for more information. To help plan your visit and avoid disappointment, use the calendar below to check seasonal opening and closing times.
