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Find out when Polesden Lacey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
The garden at Polesden Lacey has something to offer in every season. Take in the views over Ranmore Common from the South Lawn, indulge in the peace and quiet in the Old Kitchen Garden and Upper Sunken Garden, or soak up the colour and scent around the Rose Garden and double herbaceous borders. There's always something beautiful to enjoy.
It’s the flowers that herald the arrival of spring at Polesden with nearly 250,000 new bulbs planted creating a floral fiesta of daffodils, spring crocuses, irises and anemones (to name but a few).
A ‘must see’ in the gardens during the spring. Planted with trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, a riot of colour and fragrance awaits. Find the spring borders at the end of the herbaceous borders, directly leading to the picturesque holiday cottage (once home to Polesden’s Head Gardener).
Bulbs here include some interesting, unusual examples of spring colour such as Erythronium ‘Pagoda’, Chionodoxa ‘Pink Giant’, Scilla bifolia ‘Rosea’ and Muscari armeniacum ‘Lady Blue’ to name but a few.
This spring new blossom trees are starting to pop up around Polesden Lacey. As you first arrive at Polesden, you’ll find Hawthorn and Cherry in the new central planting scheme in Dairy Courtyard.
The garden team are planting a new Blossom Garden just as you enter the gardens at Polesden. In years to come, 40 new cherry trees will blossom, among a meadow of wildflowers.
For well-established blossom trees, wind your way to Home Farm Orchard, where mature apple and pear trees are full of blossom in spring. Perch on a picnic bench under the apple blossom and breathe in the spring.
Find out when Polesden Lacey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Take a peaceful walk in the woodland and explore Polesden Lacey’s wonderfully diverse 1,600-acre estate to discover birds, butterflies and beautiful viewpoints.
Polesden Lacey is a three pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome in large parts of the garden and wider 1,600-acre estate at Polesden Lacey. Pick up a dog walkers’ leaflet when you arrive or download the guide before you visit.
With sunnier and warmer days on the horizon, we'll do our best to make sure you have the chance to step into spring at Polesden Lacey. From countryside walks to plenty of space to play, you'll be able to get closer to nature – and most importantly, have lots of fun.
Whether you want to grab a picnic, eat a hot meal or snack, or browse unique gifts and local products, we've got plenty to tempt you at Polesden Lacey.
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