Celebrate the Jubilee at Polesden Lacey this half term

Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend

Over the extended bank holiday weekend, we’ll be turning back the clocks to the era of the Queen’s coronation with a fifties-themed celebration. With live music on the terrace from 1pm, the South lawn is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and enjoy a picnic whilst soaking in the stunning views across the valley. A different band will be performing each day playing swing, jazz and fifties rock’n’roll so there’ll be something to suit everyone’s taste. 

Thurs 2 June:  The Swing Ninjas

Playing on the South Terrace from 1pm-3pm

Their motto is very apt for the whole Swing Ninja experience – ‘Hiding In The Shadows of Jazz’. This is definitely not chin-stroking jazz – this is dancing, shouting, smiling swing at its finest. Raw passionate music, at the highest, most entertaining level, whether played to a crowd of 10 or 10,000, The Swing Ninjas never disappoint.

Fri 3 June: The Scott Baylis Trio

Playing on the South Terrace from 1pm-3pm

A versatile and well-known musician, Scott Baylis boasts an impressive career from being a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra to playing trumpet and keyboards for the John East Project, Ibibio Sound Machine and The Baker Brothers, touring extensively worldwide. Career highlights include playing alongside Prince, Maceo Parker and Herbie Hancock.

Sat 4 June: The Polka Dots

Playing on the South Terrace from 1pm-3pm

Take three smooth sassy voices, arrange a collection of toe-tapping original and cover songs, add sharp dance routines and on-stage chemistry, and you have The Polka Dots bringing their own rockabilly fun to the South Lawn.

Sun 5 June: Nick Crawford and band

Playing on the South Terrace from 2pm-4pm

Starting our season of Lazy jazz Sundays, Nick's 1950s vibe fits perfectly with our property theme for the weekend.

Family Friday 

Friday is our extra special day with train rides in the garden courtesy of the Surrey Society of Model Engineers and a chance to meet our ranger team who will be on hand to talk about the amazing work they do on the estate. Children can get up close to their tractor and parents can browse the items for sale made by the woodworking team.

Trains rides cost £1, so remember to bring along some cash. 

Jubilee fun throughout the half term

The house and gardens at Polesden Lacey are the perfect place to enjoy the half term week.Take part in our Jubilee treasure trail and learn about some of Polesden Lacey's royal connections or join one of our floral crown workshops and make you're very own Greville tiara. 

You can also visit the house and discover some of Polesden Lacey's own treasures in the Treasured Possessions exhibition, or see some of our more natural treasures in the garden.