Eating and shopping at Polesden Lacey

 

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free. 

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

 

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

Shopping at Polesden Lacey

You’ll find the gift shop in the Stable Courtyard selling a range of gifts, local products, seasonal souvenirs, plants and garden accessories.

Shop local

We're passionate about supporting Surrey-based makers and stock a large range of products by local creators. Choose from beautiful jewellery, toiletries, arts and crafts, stylish wood-turned bowls, food, locally made gins, beer and ciders.

Tasty treats

There is a good selection of fruity jams, tasty curds, crunchy biscuits and delicious drinks on sale in the shop. So, if you’re looking for food and drink gifts for friends and family or just something delicious for your own table, there's bound to be something to tempt your taste buds.

Garden accessories

Find all manner of useful and decorative items to help make your garden beautiful. Items include garden mirrors, wind spinners, metal sculptures and striking plant stakes.

The Maggie Greville Story: the remarkable story of Polesden Lacey's last owner

Filled with plenty of fascinating stories, this book traces the journey of Mrs Greville, British society hostess and philanthropist. She was the daughter of William McEwan, a successful brewer. Power, money and tutoring created the new modern emancipated woman, who bought her own house in her own name. Written by Pam Burbidge, our very own Polesden Lacey volunteer tour guide, room guide and research historian in archives.

The book is available from the shop priced at £12.99.

Plants

As you walk through the Stable Courtyard into the property, you will find beautiful, high-quality plants grown by UK suppliers. We work with the gardeners to ensure that what we sell in the garden shop is seasonal and reflects some of what you can see growing in the gardens at Polesden Lacey.

Highlights include early spring bulbs to connect with the stunning Winter Garden, lots of seasonal colour and gorgeous summer roses. You can also find plants from Hairy Pots, grown in hairy coir pots. These can be planted straight into the ground, and you won't need to dispose of a plastic pot.

Second-hand bookshop at Polesden Lacey

You'll find the second-hand bookshop in a secluded corner on the west side of the mansion. It's a great place to while away a bit of time during a visit. We have a large selection of fiction and a wide variety of non-fiction, including cookery, gardening, history, travel and much more. There is also a lovely children’s corner.

We are currently unable to accept donations of second-hand books; please consider donating to another National Trust site.

 

 

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.