Polesden Lacey
The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat
Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit
We're reopening the places you love, gradually, safely and in step with government advice. Our houses, gardens and parklands remain closed for now, in line with the rules about ticketed venues. But we're opening some of our coast and countryside car parks in England, so you can get out into green spaces. You'll need to book for some of them. Some coast and countryside car parks in Northern Ireland will start to reopen from 27 May. For now, all car parks in Wales have to remain closed on government advice. Read this article to find out what's open, how you can visit, and what to expect from your visit.
Virtual highlights: spring flowers at Polesden Lacey
Daffodils
There’s no better symbol for spring than the sunny yellow daffodil. Every autumn our gardeners plant thousands of bulbs and, come spring, the daffodils bloom in swathes of yellow, cream and orange.
Bluebells
There are pockets of bluebells in the gardens at Polesden Lacey, but the loveliest displays are on the estate. In woodland glens, carpets of bluebells sway gently, as birds sing overhead.
Spring Borders
The garden team redesigned and replanted the Spring Borders in 2015, with trees like the Manchurian cherry tree, shrubs like winged spindle and euphorbias. The borders look their best from February.
Iris Garden
In May the beds in the Iris Garden, planted with a selection of historic iris varieties, explode; blooming en masse to create a vibrant carpet of colour.
