Polesden Lacey

Important notice -

To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Polesden Lacey in advance, especially at weekends. If you don't book we cannot guarantee admission. This includes the car park and cafes. During half term (w/c 26 Oct), you must have a booking.

The perfect setting for an Edwardian country retreat

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More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Polesden Lacey   Surrey

Please book ahead before visiting

The house, garden, estate, toilets, shop and food and drink outlets at Polesden Lacey are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. 

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Polesden Lacey (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Fri 23 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Polesden Lacey.

Timed entry to Polesden Lacey (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Mon 26 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Polesden Lacey.
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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Eating at Polesden Lacey 

We're serving a range of takeaway hot and cold drinks, light snacks, lunches and cakes. Find out what each of our outlets offer.

Preserves on sale in the shop at Low Wray Campsite, Lake Windermere, Cumbria

Stop off at our shop 

Our shop is now open 11am - 4pm daily. For the safety of our staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. In line with government guidance visitors to our shop will be required to wear a face covering from 24 July 2020. Please bring one along with you. It is through your purchases that we're able to continue looking after Polesden Lacey for everyone, for ever - thank you.

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Things to see and do

Children playing in the gardens

Autumn family fun 

Join us this autumn for colour-filled days, discovery trails, plenty of puddles and autumn art. You bring the wellies, we'll provide plenty of opportunities for fun.

Autumn colour at Polesden Lacey

The best walks for autumn colour 

Enjoy autumn colour on refreshing walk across the estate at Polesden Lacey.

The exterior of the house at Polesden Lacey on a spring day

Reopening the house 

The house at Polesden Lacey is reopening from Tuesday 1 September.Things might feel a little different, as we've put new measures in place to keep everybody safe.

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Join or give

Visitors on the Long Walk in August at Polesden Lacey

We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive

Family picnicing in summer

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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History

A black and white photo of Maggie Greville sitting on the south terrace at Polesden Lacey

Margaret Greville, the last owner of Polesden Lacey 

From a quiet childhood in Scotland, Margaret Greville climbed the social ladder to become one of the most popular socialites in the Edwardian era.

A black and white photo of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on the terrace at Polesden Lacey during their honeymoon.

Polesden Lacey's royal honeymoon 

Come and explore Polesden Lacey's royal connections. The Duke and Duchess of York, later known as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, had their honeymoon here. The south terrace, seen here, is just the same today.

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Places to stay

The exterior of Garden Cottage, Dorking, Surrey

The Garden Cottage at Polesden Lacey 

Stay in our idyllic Garden Cottage, tucked away in a quiet corner of our formal gardens, just past Mrs Greville's Edwardian rose garden.

People sit around a pile of glowing embers

Embers Camping at Polesden Lacey 

We've partnered with Embers Camping to offer a unique new camping experience at Polesden Lacey for those who love the outdoors.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Polesden Lacey on the National Trust Collections website

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