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Built of local sandstone, the mediaeval house with its magnificent Baron's Hall dates from 1341 and is one of the finest examples of 14th century architecture. Later additions have seen Penshurst Place grow into an imposing defended manor house, containing state-rooms filled with a remarkable collection of tapestries, paintings, furniture, porcelain and armour.
Penshurst has been the ancestral home of the Sidney family since 1552 and successive generations have shaped its development. Penshurst's most famous son, Sir Philip Sidney, the chivalrous soldier poet, was a symbol of loyalty and bravery in the Elizabethan era.
The ten acres of garden at Penshurst Place retain the original terraces and walls of the 16th century. The individual garden rooms were created in the 19th century by planting a mile of yew hedge. Designed to be a garden for all seasons, visitors can enjoy a feast of colour and beauty from Spring through to Autumn.
The Toy Museum, which includes the Yootha Rose Collection, creates memories of nurseries in years gone by, with dolls houses and toy soldiers as well as toys from several generations of Sidney children.
Today's children can let off steam in the Adventure Playground and Woodland Trail or enjoy the many events occurring throughout the season.
Visit the refurbished Garden Tea Room and Gift Shop to complete a memorable day at one of Kent's best known family owned homes and gardens.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
19th February - 27th March.Weekends 10.30am - 4.30pm or dusk (house last entry 4.00pm) 21st February - 25th February (Gardens, Tea Room & Toy Museum only): Weekdays only. House & Gardens Open Daily: rom 28th March - 30th October. Gardens & Adventure Playground: 10.30am - 6.00pm (last entry 5.00pm) House & Toy Museum: 10.30am - 4.00pm Garden Tea Room: 10.30am - 5.00pm. Gift Shop: Open all year 10.30am - 6.00pm during open season 10.30am - 4.30pm in closed season and Winter. Late night shopping evenings in November and December. Closed 25 December - beginning of January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
House, Gardens & Grounds:Adult £9.80; Child (5-16) £6.20. Family day ticket (2+2) £26.00. (Or £1.00 off normal admission prices per person). Cyclists family £22.00 (or £1 off normal admission prices per person). Grounds inc. gardens: - adult £7.80, child (5-16) £5.80, family day ticket (2+2) £23.00 Cyclists family £19.00 (or £1 off normal admission prices per person). Required. See our website for groups prices. |
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Directions
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From M25 Junction 5, follow A21 to Tonbridge, leaving at Tonbridge (North) exit; then follow brown tourism signs. From M26 Junction 2a, follow A25 (Sevenoaks) and then A21 for Tonbridge, then as above. Penshurst Place & Gardens can be found in the village of Penshurst. |
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Penshurst Place & Gardens Postcode for SatNav: TN11 8DG |
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Nearby Attractions
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Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest
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Tonbridge Castle
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Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds. |
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Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
(4 Miles)*
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells. |
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