Always a special time of year at the national trust property polesden lacey, near dorking, the house looks magical when decked out in all its festive finery. Polesden lacey, history and photos historic surrey guide. Great grounds, various walks, childrens play area, lovely house with so much history, great views, good facilities, so much to do there, you can make a day or two out. Polesden lacey, great bookham, surrey beautiful england. Both of these lie to the south of the rose garden, surrounded on three sides by yew hedges and the fourth by a high flint wall. Explore the stunning grounds at polesden lacey polesden lacey has a 30 acre garden spanning several centuries, with a long terrace walk offering fine views across the valley.
Address great bookham, nr dorking, surrey, england, rh5 6bd. Polesden lacey estate surrey garden conservation plan 2. Polesden lacey is a grade ii listed building in bookham south, surrey, england. Discover collections of faberge, mailoica and dutch old masters in the house. Polesden lacey great bookham 2020 what to know before. Polesden lacey garden dorking gardens britains finest. Please check polesden laceys website for current opening times 1 jan 2020 31 dec 2020 opening times vary throughout the year, please phone or. Great bookham, near dorking, surrey, england, rh5 6bd. Polesden lacey dorking historic houses britains finest.
Polesden lacey, great bookham, near dorking, surrey, rh5 6bd. We reckon a dose of nature is the simple solution to staying both happy and healthy. Polesden lacey, bookham south, surrey history in structure. Polesden lacey, non civil parish 300 historic england. Behind closed doors at the national trusts polesden lacey. A black and white photo of maggie greville sitting on the south terrace at. It was a beautiful car ride from our home in sussex through the countryside to this wonderful country estate in surrey.
Visited this love house today amazing history, pictures and decor. Great bookham, near dorking, surrey rh5 6bd england. Find things to do, days out, sports clubs, activities, etc. This edwardian estate is particularly close to us and we have had the good fortune of going many times over the years from just a general wander, to lovely summer picnics on polesdons main lawn which has breathtaking views across the surrey hills. Her collection of fine british portraits by lawrence, reynolds and raeburn is in the dining room. Great bookham, dorking, surrey, rh5 6bd, united kingdom. Epsom, guildford or leatherhead to great bookham more details on the surrey council website. Well be continuing to share nature, beauty and history, and are on hand to help with. Amazing house and gardens polesden lacey, great bookham. The exterior of polesden lacey retains the air of a regency villa with roughcast and yellowwashed walls. Is this one of the best places or activities to watch the sunrise.
A family day out at national trusts polesden lacey, surrey. Loading map address great bookham dorking rh5 6bd united kingdom upcoming events. Polesden lacey great bookham, near dorking, surrey, rh5 6bd claremont landscape garden another mtm national trust surrey favourite, claremont garden in eshers main attraction is the beautiful serpentine lake which is worth a visit at any time of the year. Parexcellance polesden lacey, great bookham traveller. Polesden lacey house great bookham, near dorking, surrey, great bookham rh5 6bd england. Picnic in the blazing sun polesden lacey, great bookham. Visit the love tree on the south lawn at polesden lacey to write a note to your. Polesden lacey mid surrey great bookham dorking surrey rh5 6bd. Surrey hills would like to thank all the many people who have contributed to the site. The gracious polesden lacey estate dates back to well before the current house was built. Polesdon lacey in great bookham, surrey, is one of them. The staff were friendly and the house on the grounds is wonderful especially if you take a guided tour the history is informative on the tour.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Originally published in surrey life magazine february 2011 if youre looking for somewhere to take your loved one this valentines day, there can be few places more perfect for a handheld stroll than the beautiful grounds of polesden lacey, the. This country retreat, only four miles from dorking and junction 9 of the m25, has glorious views across the rolling surrey hills and acres of countryside. Polesden lacey, great bookham, nr dorking, surrey, rh5 6bd by train. Polesden lacey was originally a caroline house, lived in by the dramatist and politician. Set within the surrey hills area of outstanding natural beauty, polesden lacey was the weekend party house of incomparable socialite margaret greville. Visit the love tree on the south lawn at polesden lacey to write a note to your valentine or loved one. Such a large garden as polesden lacey can have areas that flower spectacularly for short periods, such as the flag iris in the iris garden, and the paeony border, edged with creeping deep red sedum. A year of wellbeing at polesden lacey once upon a town. Set within the surrey hills area of outstanding natural beauty, just outside dorking, polesden lacey was the weekend party house of incomparable socialite margaret greville from 1909 until 1942. Adult, child, family and group tickets are available. The elegant 19th century mansion which now stands on the site was designed by architect thomas cubitt. Polesden lacey great bookham 2020 all you need to know.
Reference available from property manager, national trust polesden lacey, great bookham, nr dorking, surrey rh5 6bd. Explore the beauty of polesden lacey, great bookham with these beautiful photos taken by alison avery. Polesden lacey is a stately home in great bookham in surrey owned by the national trust. Polesden lacey great bookham dorking surrey rh5 6bd. Surrounded by 30 acres of grounds and a 1400 acre estate, there is plenty of space to explore and play. What brings it uniquely to life is the spirit of the flamboyant hostess, mrs. Ronald greville, whose cheery portrait greets visitors in the entrance hall. A fascinated story about mrs margaret greville and her. It was such a lovely day and a place i want to return to. Ronald greville died in 1909 but mrs greville continued to own polesden lacey until 1942, during which time she entertained edward vii and other members of the royal family there. Polesden lacey estate surrey garden conservation plan 2 vols publication date. It was left to the national trust in 1942 by dame margaret greville 18631942 with the stipulation that an art gallery be created there in memory of her father, william mcewan 182719, mp. Polesden lacey and its surrounding grounds of c 126ha as here registered, is located 2km to the southeast of effingham and 4km to the northwest of dorking, in the county of surrey.
The gardens, shop, cafe, and restaurant are open from 10 am. Polesden lacey house great bookham, near dorking, surrey, great bookham rh5 6bd, england. By bus epsom, guildford or leatherhead to great bookham. Polesden lacey ranger run, near dorking, surrey national. Please use the postcode kt23 4pz when travelling to polesden lacey instead of our address postcode, which has been known to confuse and mislead satnavs.
The house is open from 11 am to 5 pm by guided tour only until 12. Regency historys guide to polesden lacey regency history. Events at polesden laceygreat bookhamdorkingsurreyrh5 6bd. The edwardian walled garden is formally planted including yew hedges. This year, however, theres even more reason to visit as a new behindthe scenes tour offers the chance to see parts of the house never before open to the public.
Polesden lacey house great bookham, near dorking, surrey. Polesden lacey was originally a caroline house, lived in by the dramatist and politician richard brinsley sheridan 17511816. Polesden lacey is an edwardian house and estate, located on the north downs at great bookham, near dorking, surrey, england. A royal honeymoon at the national trusts polesden lacey. Ross visits the edwardian splendour of polesden lacey house, great bookham, surrey, with. It is owned and run by the national trust and is one of the trusts most popular properties this regency house was expanded from an earlier building, and extensively remodelled in 1906 by margaret greville, a wellknown edwardian hostess. Polesden lacey is an edwardian house expanded from an earlier building and estate. The 10 minute talk about the history of the house was great, really informative but with some lovely humour and told with such character. Discover the fascinating polesden lacey polesden lacey, originally a regency house, was extensively remodelled in 190609 by the hon mrs ronald greville, a wellknown edwardian hostess. Children in a field of daffodils at polesden lacey, surrey. Polesden lacey ranger run, near dorking, surrey running trail the open spaces of the polesden lacey estate are a perfect escape from the bustle of englands south east, and nearby bookham station is less than an hour by train from central london.
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