Polesden Lacey
Beautiful 566-hectare (1,400-acre) estate located in an exceptional setting and enjoying stunning views across the Surrey Hills. The house was remodelled in 1906–9 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess, and was the venue for the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy Mrs Greville's collections, displayed in the reception rooms and galleries as they were at the time of her celebrated house parties. Explore the beautiful walled rose garden, with its variety of scented plants, before strolling through the extensive grounds, lawns and landscape walks
In an exceptional setting on the North Downs, this originally Regency house was extensively remodelled by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known society hostess and was the setting of her celebrated house parties. It contains fine collections of paintings, furniture, porcelain and silver. There are extensive grounds, a walled rose garden and landscape walks. The future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother spent part of their honeymoon here in 1923
Don't miss
Enjoy the stunning formal gardens, including the famous Rose Garden.
Feel like one of Mrs Greville's house-party guests.
Take in the stunning countryside on a landscape walk.
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Prices
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and grounds:
adult £11.60 (£10.45), child £5.80 (£5.25), family £29 (£26.15).
Grounds only:
adult £7.40 (£6.65), child £3.70 (£3.25), family £18.50 (£16.55).
Car Park: adult £2.50. £1 voucher for tea-room available if arriving by public transport (please present valid ticket)
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Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission to house by timed ticket at busy times. Tickets issued at reception on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance. Tickets may run out at peak times, please arrive early. *Weekends in February, house open by guided tour, spaces limited. **Closed 16 March. Closed 24 and 25 December. Gift shop closed 24 to 26 December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
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Facilities
Shopping & eating
Try our Dairy Courtyard coffee shop and deli. Savour home-cooked seasonal menus at our restaurant. Unique shopping experience, including items from Surrey artists. Live the Polesden Lacey life in our holiday cottage.
Parking
200 yards (pay and display), 7:30 to dusk. £2.50 charge for non-members, redeemable against purchases over £10 in shops or restaurant or membership taken out at Polesden Lacey. No charges 1 to 23 December
Learning
Suitable for school groups. Learning Officer
Families & children
Baby-changing facilities. Baby feeding facilities. Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's play area. Children's quiz/trail. Family activity packs. Tracker Packs
Mobility information
Parking
150 yards from visitor facilties 200 yards to entrance to grounds. In main car park, designated Blue Badge and disabled spaces. Drop-off point 100 yards from visitor facilities. Courtesy Shuttle in operation to House, which is wheelchair accessible
Building
Ramped entrance. 3 wheelchairs, booking essential. Ground floor accessible but has small rooms, uneven floors. Stairs only to balcony and bedroom
WCs
In main lavatory block at entrance and Restaurant. Adult changing bench in accessible WC in Restaurant
Grounds
Partly accessible, loose gravel paths, steps and uneven terrain. Map of accessible route and new accessible path. 5 outdoor wheelchairs available (booking is essential). Some visitors may require assistance from their companion. 2 single-seater PMVs, booking essential
Bus services
Countryliner 479 Leatherhead –Little Bookham, alight Great Bookham 1½ miles
Cycling
View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website
By road
5 miles north west of Dorking, 2 miles south of Great Bookham, off A246 Leatherhead–Guildford road
By train
Boxhill & Westhumble 2 miles; Dorking 4 miles
On foot
North Downs Way within ¾ mile
Ordnance survey reference
187:TQ136522
Group Visits
Average length of visit: 2 hours 30 minutes. On-board coach welcome. Introductory talk. Guided tour.
Coach parking
Coach drop-off point 100yds, coach parking, 200yds. Max. 10 coaches per day. Transfer available to House
On site catering
Licensed restaurant, self service, 150 covers. Pre-booked catering available. 50 additional covers for pre-booked groups. Booked Christmas lunches throughout Dec.
Address:
Polesden Lacey
Great Bookham,
near Dorking,
Surrey
RH5 6BD