Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey from Tonbridge
From Tonbridge to Polesden Lacey and home again. 49 minutes each way, near enough, over 38.9 miles. Between Tonbridge and the house you go through or past Chevening, Westerham and Merstham. Polesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. Polesden Lacey is looked after by the National Trust. Among Tonbridge's listed buildings is Ye Olde Chequers Inn (Grade II*). Tonbridge is in Kent. Trains call at Tonbridge, 4 minutes from Tonbridge by road.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Tonbridge address. The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Guildford Harbour Hotel is 26 minutes away for lunch or tea. Return to Tonbridge: 41.7 miles. The car sets out from Oxford, 100.3 miles from Tonbridge.
- Tonbridge to Polesden Lacey49 min, 38.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Polesden Lacey to Tonbridge52 min, 41.7 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.orgYe Olde Chequers Inn, in central Tonbridge, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukTonbridge is in Kent.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Tonbridge by road is Tonbridge (TON), about 4 minutes' drive.
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
How many miles is Polesden Lacey from Tonbridge?
38.9 miles via the A21, M25 and A246, 49 minutes in clear traffic; 52 minutes back.
Which way does the car go from Tonbridge?
Via the A21, M25 and A246, passing Chevening, Westerham and Merstham; 38.9 miles in all.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Bookham, 10 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
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