Autumn Colour With The National Trust

Early autumn is a fantastic time to visit the gardens at Polesden Lacey as they mellow into a romantic tangle of repeat-flowering perennials, feathery grasses and sculptural seed-heads.

A peaceful wander among soft herbaceous borders in gentle light is just the thing to restore the senses for a new season. Rain or shine, Polesden Lacey offers a whole day out. Wander around the historic mansion, with its lavish gold saloon and extensive collection of art, ceramics and furniture. Polesden Lacey’s walled gardens are one of the most romantic places in Surrey, with their charming layout of stone paths, little seats and statues of griffins. It’s also a tranquil time as the days are still and warm and children have been buttoned back into school. There are deck chairs on the south lawn, where you can look out at a picture-perfect backdrop of the rolling Surrey Hills. It’s a tranquil place to sit and feel the glow of the autumn sun. As the season turns, watch the autumn colour sweep across the view, as leaves turn from green to gold and deep russet red. The kitchen garden is an inspiration, bursting with autumn produce and rows of cut flowers, which are used in bouquets to decorate the house. The wider countryside estate at Polesden Lacey has a circuit of paths, which take you through tunnels of golden oak and beech leaves. Then settle back in the Granary café for a warming autumn lunch or coffee and cake. These special autumn days have such richness, come and experience them to the full at Polesden Lacey.

Polesden Lacey 2018 standard admission prices:
House and gardens
Adult: £13.60
Child: £6.80
Family: £34.50