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Penshurst Place is a historic building near Penshurst, Kent, 32 miles (51 km) south east of London, England. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poets and courtiers, siblings Mary Sidney and Philip Sidney .
One of the favourite places to visit with the kids in Kent, Penshurst Place is an authentic stately home with 11 acres of formal gardens and a beautiful historic house for visitors to enjoy.
Penshurst Place and Gardens is open for half term from 10th - 18th February, and then weekends only until the 23rd March when we open daily until the beginning of November. The Gift Shop, Porcupine Pantry Cafe, wider estate walks, and Forge Stores village shop are all open daily throughout the year. Read More.
Penshurst Place & Gardens and the surrounding estate have stood in the historic village of Penshurst since the 14th century, when the awe-inspiring medieval Baron’s Hall was completed in 1341 as a country retreat for the Lord Mayor of London.
Surrounded by 11 acres of walled formal gardens and housing one of the few surviving medieval Baronial Halls in England, Penshurst Place is an historical gem in the Weald of Kent countryside.
May 27, 2024 · Penshurst Place is more than just a beautiful historic house; it is a living, breathing testament to the rich tapestry of English history. From its medieval origins to its royal connections and stunning gardens, the estate offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past.
Discover the beauty and tranquillity of this enchanting historic family home and gardens, once the property of Henry VIII. With a unique medieval Baron's Hall, staterooms, and intimate walled Tudor gardens, that have colour and variety throughout the seasons. Penshurst Place is great for a family day out, with a large wooden Adventure ...
May 19, 2021 · About Penshurst Place. Penshurst Place in Kent, England, is a medieval fortified manor house which remains one of the best preserved of its kind in the UK.
Jun 13, 2022 · As you go under the entrance archway, stay right and look out for the small but impossibly quaint courtyard, surrounded by a handful of historic houses. This is the original Leicester Square ...
Penshurst Place is a medieval deer park dating from around 1346. The park of 178 hectares surrounds the formal walled gardens of four hectares. The wider estate is 1000 hectares in size.
