Photo: Penshurst Place by griffp, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Penshurst Place has been the home of the Sidney family since 1552, one of the longer records of continuous family occupation among historic houses in England.
The medieval manor house sits in the village of Penshurst in the Weald of Kent.
Its Great Hall, built in 1341, is among the best-preserved examples of fourteenth-century domestic architecture in the country.
The house and its formal walled gardens are open to the public seasonally; check the official website for exact dates and admission details.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Penshurst Rail Station (1.6 miles)
Open seasonally, typically from spring through autumn; check the official website for exact dates and admission details.
Nearby properties
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View Hammerwood Park on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Penshurst Place there are 2 historic properties, including 1 castle and 1 historic house.
Within 10 miles of Penshurst Place there are 12 historic properties, including 4 historic buildings and 4 historic houses, across Historic Houses, National Trust and English Heritage sites.
Within 20 miles of Penshurst Place there are 45 historic properties, including 20 historic buildings, 11 historic houses and 6 castles, across National Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Kent, England
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