Heritage Open Days at Polesden Lacey 2025
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, Polesden Lacey are celebrating the local community and Heritage Open weekend with lots of entertainment and fun activities to enjoy.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Polesden Lacey was left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville in 1942 in memory of her father, the brewer William McEwan. This Heritage Open Weekend, find out more about what the teams do to look after this beautiful place with free entry all weekend. Come and enjoy activities and games for all ages. There will be lots of different things to do, including pop-up stalls from local community groups, second-hand bookshop stall, conservation demonstrations, live jazz performances from The Polka Dots (Saturday only) and Candy Girls (Sunday only). Have a ride on a miniature train (£2pp) and learn more about volunteering at Polesden Lacey or becoming a National Trust member. As part of our ‘Dress to Impress’ exhibition, we also invite you to meet Emily Nisbet-Hawkins, a conservator for the National Trust, in the Gold Room in the mansion, to learn about Conservation in Action.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Gardens open 10.00-17.00, House open 11.00-15.30
- Other
A house has existed in this beautiful valley for hundreds of years but it was its last owner, the society hostess Mrs Greville, who transformed the house into a luxurious country retreat fit for maharajahs and kings. Many 'astounding inventions' of the day underpinned this transformation, including the installation of an elevator. Margaret Greville died on 15 September 1942 and she left Polesden Lacey to the National Trust. Her wish was for the house and estate to be open 'for the largest number of people to have enjoyment thereof'.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Polesden Lacey
Summer of Play is back at Polesden Lacey! This summer, we’re creating an exciting hub of play in Crab Apple Orchard.
Weekend Croquet at Polesden Lacey
Come and play croquet in the picturesque setting of Polesden Lacey.
Exhibition - Dress to Impress
Join us for a wonderful new exhibition, showcasing fashion in Polesden Lacey.
Lazy Jazz Sundays and Bank Holiday Weekends 2025
Enjoy a lazy afternoon listening to live music in the grounds of Polesden Lacey.