Eating and shopping at Polesden Lacey

Throws and a cushion in autumnal colours on a sofa, with homeware items including a mug, plant pot and small decorative bowls in the background. — Shop homeware online or at the places in our care. | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

There are several places to buy tasty snacks, light meals and hot and cold drinks at Polesden Lacey. So, whether you're looking for some lunch after a morning walk in the gardens or a traditional cream tea to round off an afternoon visit, we've got plenty to tempt you this autumn. Looking for a present for a loved one or a souvenir of your visit? The shop is full of beautiful gifts, many of which you won’t find on the high street.

Eating and refreshments at Polesden Lacey

The Coffee Shop

As you arrive from the main car park, you'll see the Coffee Shop on your left, a great place to buy hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks to take away. There is a selection of Cornish pasties, toasties, sandwiches, ice creams, cakes and scones. Dogs are welcome in the Coffee Shop and there are seats both inside and outside.

The Granary Café

In the Granary Café, situated within the Stable Courtyard, you'll find the full menu with 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. Hot food is served between 12pm and 3pm.

Feeling peckish?

After all the excitement of the day, the 'Beech Hut' is the perfect pit stop. You'll find hot and cold drinks, as well as ice creams, snacks and cakes, located in the middle of the garden. Please note that opening hours at the Beech Hut are dependent on the weather and season.

Bring your own reusable cup

While our takeaway drinks are served in compostable cups, if you buy a hot drink from our café using your own reusable cup, we'll give you 25p off your drink.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy at Polesden Lacey helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

Visitor carrying a tray of coffee and cake in the cafe at Llanerchaeron, Wales — Treat yourself to coffee and cake at Polesden Lacey | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Shopping at Polesden Lacey

You’ll find the gift shop in the Stable Courtyard selling a range of gifts, local products, seasonal souvenirs, plants and garden accessories.

Shop local

We're passionate about supporting Surrey-based makers and stock a large range of products by local creators. Choose from beautiful jewellery, toiletries, arts and crafts, stylish wood-turned bowls, food, locally made gins, beer and ciders.

Tasty treats

There is a good selection of fruity jams, tasty curds, crunchy biscuits and delicious soft and alcoholic beverages on sale in the shop. So, if you’re looking for food and drink gifts for friends and family or just something delicious for your own table, there's bound to be something to tempt your taste buds.

Plants and gardn accessories

As you walk through Stable Courtyard, you will find beautiful, high-quality plants grown by UK suppliers on display and available to buy. We work with the outdoor teams to ensure that what we sell in the garden shop is seasonal and reflects some of what you can see growing in the grounds at Polesden Lacey.

Highlights include potted plants that mirror planting schemes at Polesden Lacey and lots of seasonal shrubs to add a splash of colour. You can also find plants from Hairy Pots, grown in hairy coir pots. These can be planted straight into the ground, and you won't need to dispose of a plastic pot. You can also find all manner of useful and decorative items to help make your garden beautiful. Items include garden mirrors, wind spinners, metal sculptures and plant stakes.

'The Maggie Greville Story' - the remarkable story of Polesden Lacey's last owner

Filled with plenty of fascinating stories, this book traces the journey of Mrs Greville, British society hostess and philanthropist. She was the daughter of William McEwan, a successful brewer. Power, money and tutoring created the new modern emancipated woman, who bought her own house in her own name. The book is written by Pam Burbidge, our very own Polesden Lacey volunteer tour guide, room guide and arcxhive research historian. It is available from the shop priced at £12.99.

Paperbacks on a shelf in the second-hand bookshop at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire — Paperbacks in the second-hand bookshop at Polesden Lacey | © National Trust Images/David Goacher

Second-hand bookshop at Polesden Lacey

You'll find the second-hand bookshop in a secluded corner on the west side of the mansion. It's a great place to while away a bit of time during a visit. The bookshop contains a large selection of fiction and a wide variety of non-fiction, including cookery, gardening, history, travel and much more. There is also a lovely children’s corner. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the second-hand bookshop.

Second-hand book sales contribute hugely to our fundraising efforts and collectable books can be sold at anything from £10 to over £100. If you have books you would like to donate to the second-hand bookshop at Polesden Lacey, then please do get in touch. Speak to a volunteer in the bookshop or give us a ring on 01372 452048.