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 19 April 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. Please note that we are currently unable to accept donations of second-hand books.
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. 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

Griffin illustration in a spring garden.

Upcoming Events

Are you looking for a special day out in 2025? Find out about upcoming events here. Whether you're planning some family fun over the Easter holiday, feel in the mood for some lazy summer jazz or are looking forward to our new exhibition about fashion at Polesden Lacey - 'Dress to Impress' - that opens in May, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Dress to Impress (2 May - 2 November)

A new exhibition, Dress to Impress, coming to Polesden Lacey in May, delves into the nuanced language of fashion and dress to unravel coded messages about power, politics and personality. Four paintings have been conserved at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio, Knole, especially for the exhibition, including Johann Zoffany’s elegant portrayal of Eva Maria Garrick. Dress to Impress will run daily in the house from 2 May until 2 November, 11am to 3.30pm. Details about talks related to the exhibition and how to book tickets for these will be available soon.

Polesden in Bloom

Visit Polesden Lacey six times on weekdays between 25 March and 18 July (outside school holidays), collect six stamps and claim your limited edition Polesden in Bloom bouquet pin badge. You can pick up a loyalty passport for free from Visitor Reception. Scan your membership card or pay admission to receive a stamp. Stamps can only be collected on weekdays – excluding Bank Holidays, Easter holidays (7 to 21 April) and May half-term (26-30 May). Maximum of one stamp per day.

Children doing an Easter egg trail at Polesden Lacey, Surrey.

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Family-friendly things to to at Polesden Lacey

Discover the joys of Surrey in Spring by bringing the family to Polesden Lacey. From fun in the gardens to walks on the estate, there is plenty for all ages to see and do at this time of year. Celebrate Easter with a family trail in the grounds, running daily until 21 April.