Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey from Caterham
Polesden Lacey, an easy day from Caterham. The drive is 29 minutes (20.3 miles) via the B2030, M25 and A246. Expect to pass Merstham, Ashtead and Leatherhead en route. The house is west of Caterham as the crow flies. Polesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust. Polesden Lacey is built in the Regency style. Historic England lists Church of St Lawrence, 0.4 miles from Caterham's centre, at Grade I. Rail reached Caterham station in 1856. Caterham lies within Surrey.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Caterham. The chauffeur parks up near Polesden Lacey for as long as the visit takes. Hatchlands Park is 20 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way home to Caterham takes 31 minutes (22.0 miles). Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 21 minutes from Caterham via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Caterham to Polesden Lacey29 min, 20.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Polesden Lacey to Caterham31 min, 22 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Polesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgPolesden Lacey is built in the Regency style.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Lawrence, 0.4 miles out from central Caterham, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukCaterham station opened in 1856.
Source: wikidata.orgCaterham is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgPolesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Bookham (BKA), about 10 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 40 minutes' drive (27.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Polesden Lacey from Caterham?
20.3 miles via the B2030, M25 and A246, 29 minutes in clear traffic; 31 minutes back.
When is Polesden Lacey open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Can we add a second house?
Hatchlands Park is 20 minutes from Polesden Lacey.
Which way does the car go from Caterham?
Via the B2030, M25 and A246, passing Merstham, Ashtead and Leatherhead; 20.3 miles in all.
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