Welcome to Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey is a charming village located in the heart of Surrey, England. The village is known for its stunning countryside views, picturesque cottages, and historic landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Polesden Lacey is the Polesden Lacey House, which was once the home of the famous socialite, Margaret Greville. The house is now open to the public and offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century.

Apart from the Polesden Lacey House, the village is also home to several other historic buildings, including the St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window that depicts the life of St. Michael. Visitors can also explore the village's quaint shops and cafes, which offer a range of local produce and handmade crafts.

Polesden Lacey is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located near the North Downs, which offers miles of scenic walking trails and cycling routes. Visitors can also explore the nearby Box Hill, which is a popular spot for picnics and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Polesden Lacey is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Polesden Lacey Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mole	Oakdene Close Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 4PT 01372456533 School Website
St Teresa's School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Dr Claire Mcshane	Effingham Hill Dorking Surrey RH5 6ST 1372452037 School Website
Manor House School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Tracey Fantham	Manor House Lane Little Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 4EN 1372458538 School Website
Great Bookham School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenna Allen	Griffin Way Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 4JJ 1372456774 School Website
Howard Of Effingham School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs James Baker	Lower Road Effingham Leatherhead Surrey KT24 5JR 01372453694 School Website
St Lawrence Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Dell	Lower Road Effingham Leatherhead Surrey KT24 5JP 01372452870 School Website
Aurora Poppyfield School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Parker	Lower Road Effingham Surrey KT24 5JP 1372678630
Eastwick Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Michael Lowes	Eastwick Drive Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 3PP 1372453672 School Website
Eastwick Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Lowes	Eastwick Drive Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 3PP 1372453672 School Website
St Martins C Of E Controlled Primary School Dorking Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Gorecka & Mrs Mandy Parsonson	Ranmore Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1HW 01306883474 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Box Hill & Westhumble Westhumble Street, Westhumble, Surrey, RH5 6BT 2.01 Miles

Bookham Church Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3JG 2.20 Miles

Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 2.45 Miles

Horsley Station Approach, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6QX 3.03 Miles

Effingham Junction Effingham Common Road, Effingham, Surrey, KT24 5HX 3.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Standley Cars 01372 457408 33 Norwood Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5NU 0.98 Miles
Bookham Taxis 01372 800088 01372 800088 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4AD 1.38 Miles
Standley Cars 01372 454900 5 Griffin Way, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4JJ 1.38 Miles
Effingham Taxis 01372 390306 1 Barn Meadow Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3HJ 1.87 Miles
Bookham Taxis 01372 800088 1 Barn Meadow Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3HJ 1.87 Miles
Fbr Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 Station Rd, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HF 2.07 Miles
Godwin Cars 07802 847985 55 Kennel Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9PQ 2.08 Miles
Westcott Cars Limited 01306 876968 The Workshop, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3NG 2.25 Miles
Dorking Town Taxis 01306 887474 Masters Court/Guildford Rd, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3NG 2.25 Miles
Riverdale Taxis 01372 363363 37 Badingham Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9EU 2.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woodlands Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Norwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Groveside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dorking Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ranmore Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkwood Rise Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Browns Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crabtree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Shott Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Effingham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Preston Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leatherhead Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Proctor Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fairfield Medical Centre 01372 455450	Fairfield Medical Centre Lower Road,Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 4DH
Eastwick Park Med.Pract. 01372 452081	Eastwick Park Med.Pract. Eastwick Park Avenue Great Bookham,Leatherhead Surrey KT23 3ND
Riverbank Surgery	Westcott Street Westcott Dorking Surrey RH4 3PA
Dorking Medical Practice 01306 881313	New House Surgery 142A South Street Dorking Surrey RH4 2QR
Medwyn Surgery 01306 882422	Medwyn Surgery Medwyn Ctr, Reigate Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1SD

Local Stores

Great Bookham
8 High Street
Great Bookham
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT23 4AG
01372 452006
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR - Great Bookham
Leatherhead Road
Great Bookham
KT23 4RQ
01372 450260
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
Rothwell House Church Road Great Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 3JP 01372 452531 1.71 miles

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Medivet Dorking
Westcott Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DP 01306 882996 dorking@medivet.co.uk Website 2.32 miles

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Pet Doctors Fetcham
145 Cobham Road Fetcham Leatherhead Surrey KT22 9HX 01372 379636 fetcham@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
20 Knoll Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3EP 01306 883086 Website 2.91 miles
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Pet Doctors East Horsley
Pet Doctors Ockham Road South East Horsley Leatherhead Surrey KT24 6QU 01483 285357 easthorsley@petdoctors.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Medivet Leatherhead - Winton Lodge
76 Copthorne Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7EE 01372 360699 leatherhead@medivet.co.uk Website 3.69 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Norbury Park Leatherhead
Starting Off From The Young Street Car Park There Are A Variety Of Walks From This Point Following The River Mole Towards West Humble. There Are Farm Animals On Route But Also Lots Of Opportunities For Off The Lead Walks. The Walks Can Be As Short As Half A Hour Or As Long As Three/Four Hours With A Variety Of Options Of Heading Towards Dorking Or Ranmore Common And Polesden Lacey. If You Want To Explore A Os Map Is Helpful. Unnamed Road Fetcham Leatherhead Lancashire KT22 9BP 1.46 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 3.07 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 4.51 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

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Ockham And Chatley Heath
Old Ln Cobham KT11 1NA 4.93 miles Head South On The M25 And Take The Exit For The A3. Turn Right At The Round About But Stay Left. You Will Think You Are Heading On The A3 But You'Ll See A Sign On The Left To Ockham Common. Rather Than Parking In The Cafe Keep Going Another 100M And Park In A Small Car Park To Avoid The Crowds.

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Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 5.82 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Newlands Corner
Drove Rd Albury Guildford GU4 8SE 6.06 miles Newlands Corner Car Park Off A25

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