Do you have to pay to walk around Polesden Lacey?

Do you have to pay to walk around Polesden Lacey?

The walk goes through the Polesden Lacey estate with its celebrated country house. The attractive main route avoids the garden area and takes you round to the entrance where you can use the shop, loos, café and restaurant (closed 24-25 Dec) without having to pay the entrance fee.

Is Polesden Lacey open to the public?

The gardens, estate, shop, and cafe at Polesden Lacey are open all year. The house is open daily from 1 Mar – 30 Oct, and at weekends only at other times of the year. Last entry to visit the house is 3.30pm.

Can I park at Polesden Lacey?

We charge admission to visit the house and garden at Polesden Lacey. Any income generated from admission, car parking and purchases from our shop or cafe go directly to helping us look after this place for our visitors to enjoy. If you are a member of the National Trust admission and parking is free of charge.

Do you have to book to visit Polesden Lacey?

We look forward to welcoming you to Polesden Lacey. See our list of forthcoming events and activities. Please note that some events require advance booking to secure your space.

How many acres is Polesden Lacey?

1,400 acre
With a 1,400 acre estate dating back to Roman times, Polesden is rich in history and enjoys stunning views over the Surrey Hills.

Are dogs allowed at Polesden Lacey?

We welcome dogs in a large part of the grounds, excluding the formal gardens. You can download our map to see all the areas in the pleasure grounds dogs can access. Our 1400 acre estate is the perfect place to explore with your four-legged friend.

Can you take scooters to Polesden Lacey?

Polesden Lacey – Dorking There’s plenty of car parking, picnic benches if you want to pack your own lunch and bikes and scooters are welcome in the pleasure grounds too.

Can you picnic at Polesden Lacey?

The South Lawn at Polesden Lacey is a glorious setting for a picnic. Go for a saunter through the formal gardens afterwards and pretend it’s all yours. The café at Polesden Lacey stocks delicious take-away picnic food to top up your hamper.

Who lives in Polesden Lacey?

Polesden Lacey is known as the weekend party house of Dame Margaret Greville, the indomitable Edwardian socialite who used it to entertain royalty and high society including Winston Churchill, Beverly Nichols and Queen Ena of Spain.

Who built polesden Lacey?

Thomas Cubitt Ambrose Poynter

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