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Great Bookham, Nr Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6BD
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Phone: 01372 452048
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Regency country house with renowned Edwardian interiors and gardens, set in beautiful downland countryside

Home of legendary Edwardian hostess the Hon. Mrs Greville
King George VI and the Queen Mother honeymooned here
Opulent Edwardian interior with fine collection of 'Old Masters' paintings
Variety of walks in elegant gardens and landscaped park
Sweeping valley views across the North Downs
A tranquil oasis only 22 miles from London

This Regency house is in an exceptional setting on the Surrey Hills and enjoys stunning views. The house was remodelled in 1906-09 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collections of fine paintings, furniture, porcelain and silver are displayed in the reception rooms and galleries, as they were at the time of her celebrated house parties. There are also extensive grounds, a beautiful walled rose garden, lawns and landscape walks for visitors to enjoy. Once the home of poet and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Polesden Lacey was the venue for the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1923.

What's new this year

New car park and refurbished visitor facilities.
Open:

House
15 Mar–25 Oct 08	11–5			We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
26 Oct–2 Nov 08	11–4			We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Garden/tea-room
1 Feb--15 Feb*	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
16 Feb–25 Oct 08	11–5	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
26 Oct--23 Dec*	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
2 Jan–31 Jan 09	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Shop
1 Feb--15 Feb*	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
16 Feb--25 Oct**	11–5	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
26 Oct--30 Nov*	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
1 Dec–23 Dec 08	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
2 Jan--31 Jan 09**	11–4	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
KEY:Only open on days listed above.
Open BH Mons. Garden closes dusk if earlier. Garden, tea-room and shop closed 5 Feb & 19 Nov for staff training. Garden, tea-room and shop closed 24 Dec–1 Jan 09 inc. *Shop closed 16–17 June & 5–6 Jan 09 for stocktaking. Last admission 30mins before closing

Other Information:

Gift Aid Admission. (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Gardens only: £6.50 (£5.90), child £3.50 (£3.10), family £16.50 (£15). Groups (£5.50), child (£2.90). House & gardens: £10.50 (£9.50), child £5.50 (£5), family £26.50 (£24). Groups (£8.90), child (£4.60). £1 voucher for tea-room available if arriving by public transport (please present valid ticket).

Events - Events include the Polesden Lacey Festival: an open-air theatre and music festival Guided tours. Garden tours by volunteer guides on most days when the house is open. Special tours of the house for booked groups only at an additional charge Country walks. Guided walks

Shopping - NT shop. Plant sales

Dogs - On leads in designated parts of the grounds and car park. Under close control on landscape walks, estate and farmland

Parking - Parking, 200yds (pay & display), 7:30–dusk, £2.50. Fee redeemable against purchases over £10 in shop or tea-room or NT membership taken out at Polesden Lacey. Car parking free 1–23 Dec

Families & children - Baby-changing facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's play area. Children's quiz/trail. Family activity packs. Tracker Packs

Refreshments - Licensed tea-room in stable block. Booked Christmas lunches throughout Dec

Self-catering accommodation - One holiday cottage situated next to the rose garden, an ideal place for walkers as it is surrounded by National Trust land. Sleeps 6 people. Available for short breaks and week bookings.

Mobility information
Parking - In main car park. Transfer available
Building - Ramped entrance. 3 wheelchairs, booking essential. Ground floor accessible but has small rooms, uneven floors. Stairs only to balcony
WCs - near tea-room and shop
Grounds - Partly accessible, loose gravel paths. Map of accessible route. 5 Outdoor wheelchairs available (booking is essential). Some visitors may require assistance from their companion. 2 single-seater PMVs, booking essential
Shop - Level entrance
Refreshments - Level entrance

Visual information - Braille and large-print guide

Audio information - Induction loops in counter and reception areas.

(Images property of National Trust www.ntpl.org.uk/index2.pgi)

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