Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey from Lightwater
A day out from Lightwater to Polesden Lacey. The drive is 35 minutes (27.5 miles) via the M3, M25 and A246. Expect to pass Virginia Water, Addlestone and Downside en route. Polesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust. Polesden Lacey is built in the Regency style. Surrey is Lightwater's county. Lightwater is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people, about 6,500 at the last figure. By car, Bagshot station is 5 minutes from Lightwater.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Lightwater. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Hatchlands Park is 20 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Lightwater is 34 minutes. The car sets out from Oxford, 60.7 miles from Lightwater.
- Lightwater to Polesden Lacey35 min, 27.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Polesden Lacey to Lightwater34 min, 26.9 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.orgLightwater is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgLightwater has a population of about 6,500.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Lightwater by road is Bagshot (BAG), about 5 minutes' drive.
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 Lightwater?
27.5 miles via the M3, M25 and A246, 35 minutes in clear traffic; 34 minutes back.
When is Polesden Lacey open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Bookham, 10 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Guildford Harbour Hotel, 26 minutes away from Polesden Lacey.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
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refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.