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Garden Name: Polesden Lacey
Last Modified: 18/01/2010
Garden ID: 0282

pic: 0282_PolesdenLacey.jpg

Owner: National Trust
Address:
Great Bookham
Dorking

Postcode: RH5 6BD
County: Surrey

tel: 01372 452048
fax: 01372 452023
website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
email: polesdenlacey {at} nationaltrust.org.uk

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 Grade:


Opening Times:
1 Jan - 12 Feb 10, 10-4, daily
13 Feb - 31 Oct 10, 10-5, daily
31 Oct- 31 Dec 10, 10-4, daily
Open BH Mons. Garden closes dusk if earlier. Gardens, Restaurant and shops closed 24 & 25 Dec. Last admission 30mins before closing

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
June & July

To see: 
Rose garden, lavender garden, iris garden & winter garden

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: Yes
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 3 Mar - 31 Oct 10, 11-5, Wed - Sun

Admission Prices:
Gardens only: £6.65, child £3.25, family £16.55. Groups £6.30, child £3.15. House & gardens: £10.45, child £5.25, family £26.15. Groups £9.85, child £4.95. £1 voucher for tea-room available if arriving by public transport (please present valid ticket)

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: Yes
Only on Lead: Yes
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Dogs allowed on landscape walks and woods but not in Garden.
New visitor facility is complete with new Restaurant, new Shop and Farm Shop.
Many events in 2010 see: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
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: 
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.

Local Inns: 
Red Lion Inn, Shamley Green
Windsor Castle, Bookham

Accomodation: 


Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Bookham 
Dorking