Polesden Lacey - National Trust

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Polesden Lacey - a beautiful house, gardens and countryside. Explore and enjoy.

Polesden Lacey, only four miles from Dorking, is your space to enjoy. A place of contrasts with both a touch of Edwardian elegance and muddy countryside walks.

A reminder that Polesden Lacey’s four croquet lawn pitches are available for public hire at weekends and on Bank Holiday...
14/06/2026

A reminder that Polesden Lacey’s four croquet lawn pitches are available for public hire at weekends and on Bank Holidays until the end of September. Must be booked in advance. Why not enjoy a game of croquet with friends or family in a beautiful, countryside setting this summer? 🥇

• £10 per court per hour (includes mallets and balls).
• All ages welcome (children’s mallets available)
• Book at Visitor Reception
• Or by calling 01372 452048 or email [email protected].

📸 Emma W

Look out for the new blackboard on display in the Production Garden at Polesden Lacey next time you pay us a visit. It’s...
13/06/2026

Look out for the new blackboard on display in the Production Garden at Polesden Lacey next time you pay us a visit. It’s a great way to stay up to date with what’s growing in the garden right now, and discover the seasonal jobs that are top of the garden team’s to-do list. 🌱

This month, the team is harvesting lettuces, radishes, herbs, spring onions and young beetroot. Delicious – and perfect for adding to summer salads and light lunches. Surplus produce grown on site is regularly available to take home from the Welcome Area in return for a donation. 🥗

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Our season of tastings in the shop at Polesden Lacey continues, with two opportunities to sample some delicious drinks c...
12/06/2026

Our season of tastings in the shop at Polesden Lacey continues, with two opportunities to sample some delicious drinks coming up fast.

This weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June), come inside the shop to try a taste of Drinks Kitchen’s Spiced Rhubarb Aperitif, a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage that’s ideal for adding to sparkling water or soda. 🥂

Then, on Saturday 20 June, enjoy a free taste of beer from Crumbs Brewing, who collect unsold artisan bread from local bakers and use it to replace the malt in the brew. Sample beers made from naan bread, sourdough, bloomer loaves and rye bread and then pop into the shop to buy a few cans to take home. 🍻

📸 Emma W

⚠️ Due to planned road closures in the local area, Polesden Lacey will be closed to visitors on Thursday 18 and Friday 1...
10/06/2026

⚠️ Due to planned road closures in the local area, Polesden Lacey will be closed to visitors on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June. We will reopen on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June and then close again on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 June. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. ⚠️

Lazy Jazz is back at Polesden Lacey by popular demand! Come and enjoy live music performances every Sunday afternoon bet...
09/06/2026

Lazy Jazz is back at Polesden Lacey by popular demand! Come and enjoy live music performances every Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm on South Lawn right through the summer until Sunday 6 September. 🎷 Spread out your rug, peruse the papers and relax with a picnic. Free after property admission has been paid. You can download a Lazy Jazz programme via the website for full details of artistes and dates. 🎹

Don’t forget, too, that we have a season of outdoor theatre to enjoy in the grounds at Polesden Lacey during July. 🎭 Choose from children’s theatre, physical comedy or Shakespearean classics in a varied programme that has something for everyone. For details about how to book, check out the Polesden Lacey website. 🎟

📸 National Trust Images, Megan Taylor

There’s just one month left to catch the popular The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail at Polesden Lacey. Join us for a del...
05/06/2026

There’s just one month left to catch the popular The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail at Polesden Lacey. Join us for a delightful journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved and iconic children’s book. We’re thrilled to host this captivating trail where visitors can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations. Trail runs daily until 5 July from 10am until 5pm (last entry 4pm) and is free after normal admission has been paid.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail is presented by the award-winning creator of interactive theatrical events, Bakehouse Factory and forms part of a collaboration with the National Trust in London and the South East.



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📸 National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

The roses at Polesden Lacey provided the perfect backdrop for a special dress this week. Stylishly worn by Sophie, who v...
05/06/2026

The roses at Polesden Lacey provided the perfect backdrop for a special dress this week. Stylishly worn by Sophie, who visited us despite the rain, the dress was covered with dozens of delicate, handmade roses and complimented by a matching headdress.🌹

We loved seeing the added splash of colour in the garden this week! Celebration of Roses continues at Polesden Lacey until 30 June.🥀



📸 Emma W

Come and sample a delicious artisan gin from Raw Honey Distillery outside the gift shop at Polesden Lacey on Saturday 6 ...
04/06/2026

Come and sample a delicious artisan gin from Raw Honey Distillery outside the gift shop at Polesden Lacey on Saturday 6 June. 🍸 Drop by anytime from 12pm for a taste of gin that has been expertly distilled from honey. It's an ideal present for Father's Day coming up later this month, or a great choice for a summer evening tipple.

📸 Emma W

It's Volunteers Week this week (1 to 7 June), and we would like to take the opportunity to say a massive thank you to al...
01/06/2026

It's Volunteers Week this week (1 to 7 June), and we would like to take the opportunity to say a massive thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who help and support us in so many ways at Polesden Lacey. 😍

Thank you for volunteering your time, talents, energy and passion to help look after and protect this special place and bring to life its many stories. We are truly grateful. 🙏

📸 Emma W, National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

The Production Garden looks wonderful right now at Polesden Lacey with fruit and vegetables thriving, and beds full of f...
31/05/2026

The Production Garden looks wonderful right now at Polesden Lacey with fruit and vegetables thriving, and beds full of flowers that are being grown especially for cutting and displaying in the house. 🌸

Many of the plants in the Production Garden offer visitors more than just a pretty sight or tasty ingredient for a meal. They provide a multi-sensory experience through a combination of scents, textures and colours.

If you’re seeking a moment of calm as a busy half term week comes to an end, come along and breathe in the fragrance of the first of the season’s sweet peas and enjoy the familiar scents of mint, sage, rosemary and lemon balm all around you. 🌿

📸 Emma W

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