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A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey
Celebrate Christmas in style at Polesden Lacey with family and friends. See the extravagantly decorated house styled as a Christmas masquerade ball, ride on the Christmas carousel and enjoy festive food and shopping. 23 November 2024 – 5 January 2025.
A house fit for a Christmas ball
The sumptuous Edwardian house at Polesden Lacey is elaborately dressed for a Christmas masquerade ball inspired by Mrs Greville's attendance at the famous Devonshire House Ball in 1897. See the 20ft Christmas tree in the Grand Hall and enjoy immersive scenes throughout the house. Outside, ride on a vintage hand-carved carousel and take part in a festive trail for families, filled with magic and wonder.
Follow the magic around the grounds
Bring your winter woollies as there is an outdoor Christmas trail to explore, themed on Grizwald the Griffin. This is a self-led trail with a map, no booking required. You can pay for trail sheets at Visitor Reception and collect your special gift at the end. Please note, 3.30pm will be the last chance to purchase trail sheets. While we don't have Father Christmas visiting us this year, we're looking forward to welcoming children to our fun Christmas trail.
Ride on the Christmas Carousel
Don't miss out on the chance to ride on a vintage, carved wooden carousel outside the front of the house. £3.50 per ride.
Festive food
Visit the Café for some delicious festive favourites. As well as our usual hot drinks there will be seasonal hot chocolates and more to keep you warm after a wintery walk around the grounds, exploring the wider estate trails or enjoying the Christmas festivities.
If you’re feeling peckish there will be some favourite winter warmers on offer for lunch and a range of delicious festive treats, ready to enjoy while soaking up the festive spirit.
Christmas shopping at Polesden Lacey
Don’t forget to stop by our Christmas shop, fully stocked with artisan gifts, festive accessories and food offerings. Plenty of opportunities to choose special gifts for friends and family.
A National Trust membership is the gift that keeps on giving. Enquire at visitor reception about membership this Christmas, creating future memories throughout the year to remember forever.
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A little note of thanks
While you have fun and enjoy the festivities here at Polesden Lacey, you are also helping us continue fund projects at Polesden Lacey for future generations to enjoy.
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