Silent Space
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham · 6 November to 1 January 2027
Photo: ChrisParkinson, CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: ChrisParkinson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Silent Space is a quiet area in the Upper Sunken Garden at Polesden Lacey in Great Bookham, open Fridays from 13:00 to 16:00 from 6 November 2026 to 1 January 2027. Visitors can sit on the benches and watch the garden change through the seasons, and it is free to visit. It suits anyone looking for a calm, unhurried afternoon outdoors.
Highlights
- Open Fridays 13:00 to 16:00 until 1 January 2027
- Free to visit, with benches in the Upper Sunken Garden
- Booking is recommended, and the garden shifts from autumn colour to winter frost
Getting there
Polesden Lacey, RH5 6BD
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