A polishing method and a polishing apparatus that are for making contact pressure between a work and a polishing pad substantially uniform within surfaces to obtain a work having good quality. A turn table (2) is supported by a grooved surface of a turn table receiving member (3b), the grooved surface being provided with grooves (9b) in a straight direction, a work (W) is pressed against a polishing pad (8) adhered to the turn table (2) while flowing polishing slurry, and a polishing is carried out by rotating the work (W) and the turn table (2).