Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey from Orpington
Out of Orpington for the day, to Polesden Lacey. Allow 43 minutes; the route runs via the A224, M25 and A246. Polesden Lacey lies west of Orpington, in Surrey. Between Orpington and the house you go through or past Chevening, Westerham and Merstham. Polesden Lacey is built in the Regency style. Polesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. Orpington is in Greater London. Orpington (ORP) is the station to know: 5 minutes by road. Historic England lists Orpington's Orpington Priory at Grade II*.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Orpington. The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season. The chauffeur parks up near Polesden Lacey for as long as the visit takes. For lunch or tea, Guildford Harbour Hotel is 26 minutes away. The way home to Orpington takes 45 minutes (37.5 miles). Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 35 minutes from Orpington.
- Orpington to Polesden Lacey43 min, 35.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Polesden Lacey to Orpington45 min, 37.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Polesden Lacey is built in the Regency style.
Source: wikidata.orgPolesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgOrpington is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Orpington by road is Orpington (ORP), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgOrpington Priory, in central Orpington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukPolesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust.
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 Orpington to Polesden Lacey?
43 minutes (35.9 miles) via the A224, M25 and A246 in clear traffic; the return is 45 minutes.
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.
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