ThingsToDoA country house and gardens near Great Bookham / NEAR DORKING
Polesden Lacey
Make Polesden Lacey the main visit when you want house interiors alongside gardens and an estate setting. The ground-floor rooms give the outing an indoor focus, while the grounds provide room to vary its pace. This is outside Dorking at Great Bookham, so plan the journey separately rather than presenting it as a town-centre walk.
The first floor is closed throughout 2026. Plan around the available ground-floor rooms and grounds, and check the house calendar before travelling for a particular space.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- Check current admission, house opening and parking arrangements. The National Trust recommends the dedicated satnav postcode KT23 4PZ rather than relying on the postal address.
- Access and getting around
- The historic setting and garden surfaces present access limitations. Consult the current accessibility guide about house access, mobility vehicles and suitable routes before choosing the length of your visit.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- Allow time outside between rooms, choosing paths and activities that suit the children. Seasonal trails and events vary and should be checked separately.
Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 2½–4 hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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