Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey from Hemel Hempstead
Polesden Lacey, with collection in Hemel Hempstead. The drive is 55 minutes (47.6 miles) via the A41, M25 and A246. Between Hemel Hempstead and the house you go through or past Kings Langley, Maple Cross and Egham. Polesden Lacey lies south of Hemel Hempstead, in Surrey. Polesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. Polesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust. By car, Apsley station is 6 minutes from Hemel Hempstead. The Bury, 0.4 miles from Hemel Hempstead's centre, holds a Grade II* listing. With about 95,000 residents, Hemel Hempstead is a town of 50,000 to 100,000 people.
How the day runs
In Hemel Hempstead, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. The car brings you to the entrance of Polesden Lacey and stays close for the return. For lunch or tea, Guildford Harbour Hotel is 26 minutes away. Return to Hemel Hempstead: 47.3 miles. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Hemel Hempstead takes roughly 1 hour.
- Hemel Hempstead to Polesden Lacey55 min, 47.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Polesden Lacey to Hemel Hempstead54 min, 47.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Polesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgPolesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Hemel Hempstead by road is Apsley (APS), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Bury, 0.4 miles out from central Hemel Hempstead, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHemel Hempstead had about 95,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgPolesden Lacey is built in the Regency style.
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
What drive time should we allow from Hemel Hempstead to Polesden Lacey?
55 minutes (47.6 miles) via the A41, M25 and A246 in clear traffic; the return is 54 minutes.
When is Polesden Lacey open?
The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Guildford Harbour Hotel, 26 minutes away from Polesden Lacey.
Can we add a second house?
Hatchlands Park is 20 minutes from Polesden Lacey.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.