Polesden Lacey

Surrey Hills (Box Hill)

An Edwardian country house and estate on the North Downs, with a walled rose garden, lawns and woodland walks.

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Historic houseTime here: 2–4 h

On the map

Nuns Walk, Great Bookham, RH5 6BD

Quick facts

The Regency house was remodelled in 1906 for the society hostess Margaret Greville, who filled it with furniture, porcelain, silver and art.

The future George VI and Queen Elizabeth spent two weeks of their 1923 honeymoon here.

The estate has a walled rose garden, lawns and ancient woodland, and is owned by the National Trust.

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