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Newtimber Place is a Sussex moated house, built of flint and brick with a roof of Horsham stone. The original house was probably built by Richard Bellingham's son, who was Sheriff of Sussex in 1567. A special feature of the house is the 18th Century Etruscan style wall paintings in the hall, and the moat which is fed by natural springs and is 50 feet wide in places. There is also a Georgian dovecote in the grounds.
Visits to the house are by guided tour only, These last approximately half an hour, and include the hall, dining room, drawing room and library.
Newtimber is a small scattered village seven miles north of Brighton. There are no shops or pubs, there is only a church. The village is situated in the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is divided by the A23, the London - Brighton main road.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
May to August:Thursdays 2.00pm - 5.00pm by appointment only. Groups at other times by arrangement. Garden open Sunday April 15th from 2.00pm - 5.30pm in aid of the National Garden's Scheme. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £4.00 (includes seeing the garden); child under 12yrs £1.00.
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Directions
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Situated 7 miles north of Brighton. By train: Hassocks Station 4 miles. By car: From London take the A23 towards Brighton. Take the Pyecombe exit (signposted Hassocks), turn right at the T junction, then go first left and over the bridge over the A23. Turn right at the T junction, and rejoin the A23 northbound. Turn off at the next junction, signposted A281 Henfield. Go over the roundabout, and at the first crossroads, turn right signposted Newtimber. (you can turn round at the Poynings roundabout, if you miss this crossroads). The house is at the end of this lane. From Brighton take the A23 northbound, and then take the exit onto the A281 signposted Henfield. Go over the roundabout, and at the first crossroads, (you can turn round at the Poynings roundabout if you miss this crossroads) turn right signposted Newtimber. The house is at the end of this lane. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Booth Museum of Natural History
(5 Miles)*
The Booth Museum is the creation of the Victorian ornithologist Edward Booth. It was built in 1874 to house his collection of stuffed British birds. |
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St. Mary's House and Gardens
(5 Miles)*
This historic house in the downland village of Bramber was built in 1470 by Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, Provost of Eton College and founder of Magdalen College Oxford. |
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Steyning Museum
(6 Miles)*
The museum draws together a wealth of objects which recall days long gone and others which seem like only yesterday |
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Nearby Hotels
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Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Hickstead
(4 Miles)*
Located approximately 10 miles north of Brighton (signposted Hickstead Village/Twineham/Ricebridge). This Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for touring West Sussex. |
Hickstead Hotel
(4 Miles)*
The Hickstead Hotel overlooks attractive countryside and is near to the All England Showground, the Sussex Downs, Brighton and several National Trust properties. The bedrooms are well appointed and offer an appealing environment with room to relax. |
Best Western Old Tollgate Hotel
(5 Miles)*
Just 10 miles from Brighton, amidst glorious countryside. The hotel, which has an award-winning carvery restaurant, is within easy reach of Gatwick airport, mainline stations and motorway links. Many historic houses and gardens nearby. |
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