Surrey

Polesden Lacey

A 1,600-acre estate with elegant gardens, Edwardian house and plenty of room to play

Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD

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Polesden Lacey exterior of house with blue sky

Opening times for 1 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	11:00 - 15:30
Car Park	07:30 - 18:00
Coffee shop	10:00 - 17:00
Garden	10:00 - 17:00
Café	10:00 - 16:45
Shop	11:00 - 17:00
Kiosk	Opening times vary
Bookshop	10:30 - 16:30

There is no need to book your visit to Polesden Lacey. Please note that all members must bring their physical National Trust membership card for entry. This should be your individually named card. At this time, we do not accept third-party apps or pictures of your card.

Temporary membership cards sent directly from the National Trust can be accepted on the phone, however they do not scan on our car park machines currently, so please speak to a member of our team in visitor reception to validate your parking.

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: £4 all day charge. Please pay by cash at the machine, or via card at Visitor Reception.

To help plan your visit and avoid disappointment, please click here and use the calendar to check seasonal opening and closing times.

Admission from 1 March 2025
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£18.70	£17.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.40	£8.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£46.80	£42.50
1 adult, up to 3 children	£28.10	£25.50

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Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs are allowed in formal gardens, house, café and second-hand bookshop.
Bookshop
You'll find the volunteer-led second-hand bookshop in a secluded corner on the west side of the mansion. If you have any books that you would like to donate, please get in touch. Speak to a volunteer in the bookshop or give us a ring on 01372 452048.
Café
In the café, situated within the Stable Courtyard, you'll find a variety of hot and cold options. We also have a range of delicious cakes and classic cream teas. There are plenty of indoor tables, as well as an outdoor seating area.
Car park
Plenty of parking available, with the main car park being hard standing and the two overflow car parks being on grass. Please ensure you obtain a car parking ticket. National Trust members park for free. Car parking charges are £4 for a full day.
Coffee shop
As you arrive from the main car park, you'll see the coffee shop, a great place to buy hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks to take away. Dogs are welcome in the coffee shop and there are seats both inside and outside. Opening times vary.
Dogs allowed
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome within selected areas inside the main grounds. Please pick up a dog walking map at visitor reception. Routes to the formal gardens are signposted assistance dogs only. On the wider estate, well-controlled dogs are welcome off lead, but please keep them on a lead around livestock and on a short lead around sheep.
Dogs allowed - more information
Electric vehicle charging point
Ten electric vehicle charging outlets available in the main car park. Chargers can be accessed via mobile app, RFID card or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging partner, RAW Charging's website (www.rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app before your visit. Chargers only available during property opening hours. User helpline: 020 7519 5052.
Guided tour
Volunteer-led short house tours are available on selected days. Please ask at Reception which tours are available today.
Kiosk
At the Beech Hut kiosk you'll find hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks and cakes, located in the middle of the pleasure grounds. Opening times vary.
Shop
You’ll find the gift shop in the Stable Courtyard, selling a range of gifts, local products, plants and garden accessories.
Toilet
Main toilet block available near the car park, which has an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The café has a smaller toilet block with unisex toilets, baby changing facilities and a larger changing place.
Blue Badge parking and drop off point. Accessible toilets. Grounds partly accessible. Courtesy shuttle service (subject to volunteer availability). Mobility scooters and wheelchairs available.
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible routes available through the pleasure grounds and formal gardens. Ground floor of house is wheelchair accessible. Please see the following link for more information.
Accessible route and/or map - more information
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets available both in main toilet block and small toilet block next to the café. There is an adult-sized, height-adjustable changing table in the accessible toilet next to the café.
Braille (guide or menu)
A braille guide for the gardens, estate and house showrooms is available. Ask at Reception for more information.
Designated parking
Blue badge parking on the left as you head towards the car park. The opposite side is prioritised for visitors with mobility issues who may not have a blue badge.
Drop-off point
Drop-off point available to the left as you approach the car park, just outside the coffee shop.
Induction loop
Available in coffee shop, café, shop, and visitor reception.
Level access to food outlet
Coffee shop and café have level access, the Beech Hut kiosk is in a level, outdoor area with woodchip covering.
Level access to shop
Level access to main retail shop, second-hand bookshop has two small ramps for access.
Level access/terrain
There are some uneven paths in the pleasure grounds, rose garden and old kitchen garden.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Mobility scooters are available, but we recommend pre-booking these by calling ahead of your visit to ensure availability.
Ramped access/slopes
Main access route to the house is along a slope. Alternative route is available. Ramped access to second-hand bookshop and house.
Seating available
Coffee shop has picnic benches with tables that can accommodate a wheelchair.
Steps/uneven terrain
Steps are scattered throughout the gardens but are marked on maps. Some areas have uneven terrain, especially in the pleasure grounds and old kitchen garden.
Transfer available
A volunteer-led accessibility bus is available but may not run every day. Please call ahead to confirm availability.
Wheelchairs available
Outdoor wheelchairs are available to borrow from visitor reception. To ensure availability please book ahead.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
From Junction 9 of the M25: follow the A243 (signed A24 Epsom, Dorking and Leatherhead), before picking up the A24 and then the A246 (following the brown signs, but taking care not to take a hard right onto the B2033 Reigate Road). Don't miss the brown sign as you enter Great Bookham, indicating the left turn up to Polesden Lacey. The main drive has granite sett speed humps, the last of which is slightly higher than the rest at a maximum height of 200mm. Low-slung vehicles or caravans with a low step attachment may wish to come in another vehicle or seek alternative parking. From Guildford: Follow the A246, past East Clandon and East Horsley. Don't miss the brown sign as you enter Great Bookham, indicating the right turn up to Polesden.
Parking: 200 yards from entrance. National Trust members park for free. Car parking charges are £4 for a full day. Ten electric vehicle charging outlets are available. See ‘Facilities’ for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
Sat Nav: Please use the postcode KT23 4PZ when travelling to Polesden Lacey instead of our address postcode, which has been known to confuse and mislead satnavs.
On foot
North Downs Way within ¾ mile. More info on the North Downs Way here
By train
Boxhill & Westhumble 3 miles; Bookham 2.7 miles, Dorking 4 miles, Leatherhead 4 miles. There are taxi ranks at Dorking and Leatherhead stations.
By bus
Epsom, Guildford or Leatherhead to Great Bookham: More details on the Surrey Council Website. Great Bookham is 1 ½ miles on foot from Polesden Lacey.
Cycling
Local cycle routes can be found on the Cycle Routes website You are welcome to use the bike racks located by the main entrance to store your bicycle during your visit to Polesden Lacey. You cannot ride your bicycle anywhere in the buildings, courtyards, formal gardens or grounds. Children's sized bicycles are allowed in the grounds, but NOT in the buildings, courtyards or formal gardens. Please be considerate of other visitors and stay aware of your surroundings when using children's bicycles in the grounds and when cycling out on the wider estate. Thank you.
Cycling - more information
Surrey connect: on demand bus service
Surrey connect is a Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) solution, that is available in Surrey in the areas for everyone. It is a safe and reliable bus sharing service that will connect you to your local community. The connect service operates Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and Saturday 8am to 6pm. The connect service can be used by anyone (young, old and in-between) You can book up to 7 days in advance or on the same day. A minimum of 30 minutes notice is required to communicate your booking with the connect drive.
Surrey connect: on demand bus service - more information
Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD
01372452048
polesdenlacey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Three jazz musicians in suits playing instruments in the sunshine at Polesden Lacey

Upcoming Events

Are you looking for a special day out this summer? Find out about upcoming events here. Whether you're interested in exploring the estate on a ranger-led walk, feel in the mood for some lazy summer jazz, are looking forward to a Summer of Play over the school holidays or want to visit the Dress to Impress exhibition inside the house, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Dress to Impress

Dress to Impress is a fascinating exhibition at Polesden Lacey open every day until 2 November, 11am to 3.30pm. Explore how fashion in art has reflected power and personality throughout history - and is inspiring a new generation. Take a captivating journey through the glamour and extravagance of fashion. Displays include opulent costumes by students from Wimbledon College of Arts, BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen, UAL.