Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey from West Malling
A day out from West Malling to Polesden Lacey. It is 40.3 miles via the A20, M26 and M25, 47 minutes in clear traffic. Expect to pass Chevening, Westerham and Merstham en route. Polesden Lacey is built in the Regency style. Polesden Lacey is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. West Malling station dates from 1874. Historic England lists West Malling's St Mary's Abbey Tower to Original Abbey at Grade I. One West Malling landmark is The Ancient House, listed Grade I.
How the day runs
The day starts at your West Malling address. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Hatchlands Park, 20 minutes by road. Back to West Malling is 50 minutes. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 40 minutes from West Malling via the M40, M25 and M26.
- West Malling to Polesden Lacey47 min, 40.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Polesden Lacey to West Malling50 min, 42.3 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.orgWest Malling station opened in 1874.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Abbey Tower to Original Abbey, in central West Malling, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe Ancient House, in central West Malling, carries a Grade I 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
How many miles is Polesden Lacey from West Malling?
40.3 miles via the A20, M26 and M25, 47 minutes in clear traffic; 50 minutes back.
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.