1. South East and London
  2. Surrey
  3. Dorking

About Polesden Lacey

Enjoy a family day out at Polesden Lacey – a country retreat only four miles from Dorking and junction 9 of the M25. This stunning Edwardian manor is where Dame Margaret Greville entertained her guests over 100 years ago!

There's plenty of space to play with 1,600 acres of gardens and woodland to explore, including a natural play area with swings, tunnels and giant nests. Little adventurers will love running through the grounds, rolling down the sloping lawns, flying kites and building dens. For animal lovers, there's also a chicken coop and beehives to discover, and if you love walking, there's a host of family-friendly routes to choose from.

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Extensive Grounds and Play Areas!

Polesden Lacey offers 1,600 acres of gardens and woodland, including a natural play area with swings, tunnels, and giant nests. Children can enjoy rolling down sloping lawns, flying kites, and building dens. Additionally, there is a chicken coop and beehives for animal lovers.

Indoor Activities and Historic House!

On rainy days, visitors can explore the grand interiors of the Edwardian manor, including a gold room and a grand library. Children can dress up in period costumes and explore various rooms like the billiards room, dining room, and smoking room.

Scenic and Historical Exploration!

Beyond the activities, Polesden Lacey boasts 1,400 acres of ancient woodlands, formal gardens, and extensive grounds. Families can explore marked nature trails suitable for all ages throughout the year, with additional kid-friendly trails available during school holidays.

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Facilities

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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

Closes 16:00 from 1st October to 31 December.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (5-17) : £7.50
  • Adult (18+-18+) : £15.00

National Trust members - Free. 

Under 5s - Free

Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £37.50 

Family (1 adult + 2 children) - £22.50 

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Food & Drink Options

Choose from cold drinks, hot drinks, light bites, cakes, and snacks, cream tea!

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FAQs

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

National Trust
Southern Region
Polesden Lacey House
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6BD
England

Tel: 01372452048

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Transport Information

On Foot

North Downs Way is within ¾ mile.

By Train

Boxhill & Westhumble station (3 miles); Bookham station (2.7 miles); Dorking station (4 miles); Leatherhead station (4 miles). There are taxi ranks at Dorking and Leatherhead stations.

By Bus

You can get a bus from Epsom, Guildford or Leatherhead to Great Bookham.

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