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.

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

As we look forward to the Celebration of Roses returning to Polesden Lacey this weekend, here are some of the rose-theme...
29/05/2026

As we look forward to the Celebration of Roses returning to Polesden Lacey this weekend, here are some of the rose-themed events you can enjoy over the next month:

🌹 Meet the Rose Gardener: come to the Rose Garden any Friday in June between 11am and 12pm to chat about all things roses with a member of the gardening team. Drop-in sessions, free after normal admission

🌹 Rose Garden talks: two 45-minute talks about the Rose Garden on 25 June and 2 July at 11am. Learn about the rose garden's history and how it’s looked after today. Talks are free after normal admission, places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please collect a token from Visitor Reception on arrival – limited to 14 people.

🌹 Family craft sessions: join in fun rose-themed crafts on Saturday 6, 13, 20 and 27 June between 11am and 2pm. Drop-in sessions are free to attend with donations towards the rose pergola fundraising campaign warmly invited.

📸 National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra, Emma W

Join us in the shop at Polesden Lacey tomorrow (Friday 29 May) for an exclusive tasting of Napton Cidery's 'Duchess' Bl...
28/05/2026

Join us in the shop at Polesden Lacey tomorrow (Friday 29 May) for an exclusive tasting of Napton Cidery's 'Duchess' Blackcurrant Cider – a zingy, refreshing drink that bursts with a rich berry flavour and crisp apple finish. The drop-in tasting session will take place inside the shop on Friday 29 May between 12pm and 4pm. 🍎

Whether you’re already a fan of this refreshing summer drink or just fancy trying something new, this is your perfect opportunity to discover your next favourite tipple. Come and enjoy a taste on us! 🥃

📸 Emma W

The roses are taking centre stage at Polesden Lacey in readiness for the annual Celebration of Roses, which returns in g...
26/05/2026

The roses are taking centre stage at Polesden Lacey in readiness for the annual Celebration of Roses, which returns in glorious technicolour at the weekend (30 May) and runs until 30 June. However, while they're starting to look magnificent as they come into flower, the roses are not the only stars of the show. 🥀

We’ve been enjoying the beautiful pinks and purples of the irises, peonies and alliums in the formal gardens and herbaceous borders. There's still some colour left in them, so do take a wander by the Iris Garden, peony borders and herbaceous borders to enjoy their final fanfare before the roses take over. 🌸

Please take care when visiting Polesden Lacey in the heat. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, seek out shelter when it gets too hot and don’t forget your sun cream, sun hat and water bottle. 🌞

📸 Emma W

If you are planning to visit Polesden Lacey tomorrow for Bank Holiday Monday, don’t forget to drop by the shop. We will ...
24/05/2026

If you are planning to visit Polesden Lacey tomorrow for Bank Holiday Monday, don’t forget to drop by the shop. We will be holding free tastings of Mother Root Ginger, a delicious non-alcoholic aperitif, inside the shop on Monday 25 May between 12pm and 4pm. The perfect heatwave thirst-quencher. 🥃

We also have an offer on our very popular Green Daisy mugs, selling two for £15. Individually they are £9. The perfect addition to any breakfast table, coffee morning or teatime routine. ☕

📸 Emma W

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