Polesden Lacey

A wonderful estate set in the peaceful Surrey countryside. A great place to take the kids to let off steam. Would be good for a picnic and ball game on a summer day.

I took my grandchildren aged 7 and 5 to this national truct property during half term.
They had a brilliant spooky trail for the children with quizzes which involved quite a long but very pretty walk around the extensive grounds.
Lots of conkers and beech nuts to pick up as well as lovely leaves. We were lucky with the weather but there are lots of walks along tree avenues which would keep you reasonably dry.
Good outdoor playground.
We had lunch there and they do children's selections for

Beautiful location in the Surrey Hills. Can picnic on the lawns and also play ball games in the extensive grounds. Little adventure playground in the woods and lovely estate walks if you're feeling energetic! My children are always fascinated by the pet cemetary (weird!) and I love the rose garden, croquet lawn and herbaceous borders.
Really lovely day out in the countryside(and we haven't even explored in the house yet!)

What a fabulous spring day out. The views of Surrey Hills from the lovely sloping lawn in front of the house are worth the trip in itself, but there are lots of great picnic spots, a walled garden, challenging nature playground and that doesn't include the house and surrounding countryside.
The house is full of objets d'art, so isn't the best for young ones, but my 6 year old and I enjoyed the trail. The National Trust cafe and farm shop are both very nice, and there are other places to get ice creams or sausages strategically placed.

We plan to head back to explore the walks in the countryside.