What's on at Polesden Lacey
Bat Walks
Discover these wonderful creatures on our Ranger-guided walks. See the bats dart and dive and hear their 'silent' nocturnal calls with special detectors.
Sat 24 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
20:00-22:00
Trust10 10K runs
Are you a regular runner looking for a challenge? Our 10k trail runs give you the opportunity to train for the next big event, or keep fit whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings of some of our special places.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
08:30-11:00
Summer Holiday Craft Activities
Come and enjoy our wonderful summer craft activities with a different craft on each of the six weeks of the summer holidays. Some of our old favourites will feature, such as kite making and flying and the ever popular snail racing.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-15:00
Meet our talented local makers
Come and meet our talented local makers and see them in action, every weekend throughout July and August. We've got jewellery making, stained glass making, gin making, fudge making and more...
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Join us behind the scenes at Polesden Lacey
This year we’re sharing the secrets that keep a country estate great, taking you beyond the scone.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 94 other dates
10:00-17:00
Lazy Jazz Sundays
Enjoy a lazy afternoon listening to live music every Sunday this summer as well as August Bank Holiday Monday.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
14:00-16:00
Conservation in action (for families): help the house team
We will be carrying out preventive conservation work on the metals, specifically brass, in front of visitors over the summer holidays. Come and lend a hand!
Mon 26 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
12:30-16:00
Conservation in Action: Summer Statue Scrub
Find out about the conservation of our outdoor statues and even join in and see what it's like to be a 'Statue Scrubber'.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:30
Unseen spaces garden tour
Join a garden guide as they take you behind the scenes in this exclusive tour.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
+ 9 other dates
12:45-13:45
Unseen Spaces Tours 2019
We are continuing to work towards 'unlocking' more rooms in Polesden Lacey House, guest bedrooms, corridors, & the King's suite, for everyone to enjoy.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
+ 78 other dates
14:15-15:15
The Ramblers Walk
Come and join us on a wonderful walk around the Polesden Lacey estate.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
09:30-11:00
Meet a Polesden Gardener
A series of short talks run by Polesden's knowledgeable gardeners, each highlighting different points of interest around our wonderful garden through the seasons.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-12:15
Meet Mrs Greville’s Gardeners
For the first time you’ll be able to meet the Head Gardeners of the past and hear their stories. Our costumed interpreters will bring these characters to life.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
14:30-15:00
Silver Strollers
This is our social walking group for active older walkers covering the stunning and occasionally hilly terrain of the Surrey Hills. Enjoy a scenic guided walk in good company on the first Friday of every month.
Fri 06 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-11:00
Dorking and District Radio Society
Dorking and District Radio Society will be joining us at Polesden Lacey, in a tent near the house. The Society was founded in 1947 for the promotion of amateur radio in the local area and has been operating continuously since.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
10:00-16:00
Meet a Polesden Ranger - family activity
Our rangers are the superheroes of the woodland!
Sat 07 Sep 2019
11:30-13:00
Exhibition: Polesden Voices
We bring to life the stories of people who have lived, worked and made their own special memories at Polesden over the last century, using new research from our archives and reminiscences from the people themselves.
Mon 09 Sep 2019
+ 66 other dates
12:30-16:00
Dog Walking Club
Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friends on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Tue 10 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
09:30-10:30
Autumn Art
Come along and help create our art installation with fallen leaves, inspired by the landscape and wildlife at Polesden Lacey.
Wed 11 Sep 2019
+ 64 other dates
10:00-17:00
Heritage Open Day at Polesden Lacey
Wonderful Polesden Lacey is open to the public. Visit for free all day with the family and enjoy the glorious house and grounds. Normal car park charges apply.
Fri 13 Sep 2019
10:00-16:30
Wellness Walk
Take some precious time to yourself and get out on a fresh autumn walk. Reflect and recharge on our inspirational and uplifting self-led trail, guiding you to stunning viewpoints around our wider estate.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
+ 420 other dates
10:00-16:00
Photography Workshops
Get the best from your camera with one of our own photographers. Understand what all the camera controls do and how they relate to one another. We will cover portraiture, landscape, action, flash and low light photography.
Thu 26 Sep 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-16:30
Polesden Lacey High Tea
Join us for a special High Tea to celebrate 110 years since Mrs Greville’s first house party at Polesden Lacey in 1909, where the guest of honour was no other than King Edward VII.
Thu 26 Sep 2019
15:00-16:00
From Farm to Fork - Consisbee Autumn Farm Tour
Have you ever wondered what happens on our Polesden farms? Now is your chance to discover all!
Thu 03 Oct 2019
15:30-18:00
Halloween trail
Join us this October half term on our fun, spooky family trail.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:00
Autumn Fungi Ranger Walks
Make the most of the autumn landscape as you join our expert rangers for a guided walk through the wider estate, searching for a wide range of fungi along the way.
Sun 27 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:00
Join us for a magical Christmas
This Christmas Polesden Lacey is transformed with all the sparkle of and gemstones beloved of its last owner, Mrs Greville.
Fri 15 Nov 2019
+ 50 other dates
10:00-17:00
Polesden Lacey's Christmas market
Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas at our Christmas market.
Fri 15 Nov 2019
+ 16 other dates
10:30-16:00
Christmas lunches at Polesden Lacey
Join us for a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at Polesden Lacey this Christmas.
Mon 02 Dec 2019
+ 14 other dates
12:00-14:00
Festive high tea
Join us for a festive high tea at Polesden Lacey
Mon 02 Dec 2019
+ 4 other dates
15:30-17:00
Christmas Wreath Making
Bring some of the glories of Polesden foliage into your home this Christmas.
Tue 03 Dec 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:15-12:15
+ other times
Christmas carriage rides
Join us for a festive carriage ride this Christmas
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:30-10:45
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