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

About Polesden Lacey - National Trust

Polesden Lacey is one of Surrey's best family days out, with beautiful gardens, woodland walks and 1,600 acres of countryside to explore. Children can let off steam in the Kestrel Corner adventure play area, follow family trails and enjoy seasonal events throughout the year, making it a great destination for outdoor fun and family adventures.

WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMER

Pokémon joins Polesden Lacey's Summer of Play

Date: 16 July–13 September 2026

Time: 10am–5pm

Price: Included with normal admission (free for National Trust members)

Get ready for a summer packed with family fun at Polesden Lacey, where Pokémon joins the National Trust's Summer of Play. This outdoor adventure combines Pokémon-themed activities with giant games, hands-on challenges and plenty of opportunities to get active together.

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Kestrel Corner adventure play

The natural woodland play area is packed with slides, tunnels, giant bird nests, a rabbit warren and a fox den, encouraging imaginative outdoor play.

Huge estate with space to explore

Families can enjoy miles of walking trails, woodland, open lawns for picnics, deb building, bike and scooter-friendly paths (in designated areas), and plenty of room for games and nature spotting.

Great facilities for an easy family day out

A free family map, buggy-friendly routes, baby-changing facilities, cafés with indoor and outdoor seating, picnic spots, and a fascinating house to explore make it an easy choice for all ages.

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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) : £9.00
  • Adult (18+-18+) : £18.00

National Trust members - Free. 

Under 5s - Free

Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £45.00 

Family (1 adult + 2 children) - £27.00 

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours

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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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Parking

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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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Public Transport

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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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Verification & Last Updated

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Last Updated: 11:15 16/07/2026

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