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Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey
Great Bookham
Dorking

RH5 6BD

tel: 01372 452048
fax: 01372 452023

Area: Surrey
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Polesden Lacey
Surrey
All details updated* as of: 18/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

1 Feb - 15 Feb 08, 11-4, Sun - Sat
16 Feb - 25 Oct 08, 11-5, Sun - Sat
26 Oct - 23 Dec 08, 11-4, Sun - Sat
2 Jan - 31 Jan 09, 11-4, Sun - Sat
Open BH Mons. Garden closes dusk if earlier. Garden closed 5 Feb & 19 Nov for staff training. Garden, tea-room and shop closed 24 Dec-1 Jan 09 inc. Last admission 30mins before closing

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: Yes
15 Mar - 25 Oct 08, 11-5, Wed - Sun
26 Oct - 2 Nov 08, 11-4, Wed - Sun
View this house at StatelyHomes.com

National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
June

To see:
Rose garden, lavender garden.

Admission Prices

Gardens only: £5.90, child £3.10, family £15. Groups £5.50, child £2.90. House & gardens: £9.50, child £5, family £24) Groups £8.90, child £4.60. £1 voucher for tea-room available if arriving by public transport (please present valid ticket)

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Dogs allowed on landscape walks and woods but not in Garden.
Note that building works will be in progress to the visitor reception area during 2006 season. 'Phone for details.

Garden Features

Regency country house with renowned Edwardian interiors and gardens, set in beautiful downland countryside; Home of legendary Edwardian hostess the Hon. Mrs Greville; King George VI and the Queen Mother honeymooned here; Opulent Edwardian interior with fine collection of 'Old Masters' paintings; Variety of walks in elegant gardens and landscaped park; Sweeping valley views across the North Downs; A tranquil oasis only 22 miles from London

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer:

Polesden Lacey is a large 30-acre garden with lawns, borders and a walled rose garden with over-arching pergolas. Country walks with stunning views of the North Downs are highly recommended.

History of Garden

Richard Sheridan, the dramatist, owned the property in the early 19th century and extended the Long Walk. Cubitt, the speculative builder, built the house later in that century in the Greek classical manner for an owner who planted 20,000 trees.

The garden was remodelled in 1906 by Mrs. Greville, a well known Edwardian hostess. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) spent part of their honeymoon here in 1923. The garden was given to the National Trust in 1944.

Nearby Surrey Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:

Restaurants:

Inns & Pubs:
Red Lion Inn, Shamley Green
Windsor Castle, Bookham

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Bookham
Dorking

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 18/02/2008

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