Penshurst Place and Gardens - Gardens In Kent

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Penshurst Place and Gardens - Gardens In Kent

A fascinating Kent ancestral home lying in the rural Weald in Kent, surrounded by ancient parkland. Although medieval in origin, Penshurst Place retains the warmth and character of a family home. It has been the residence of Kings and noblemen as well as the ancestral seat of the Sidney family since 1552, when it was gifted by King Edward VI to Sir William Sydney.

The architectural highlight is the Baron's Hall, built in 1341 for Sir John de Pulteney, four times Lord Mayor of London.

The gardens are magnificent in their own right and in some respects share the heritage of the Place. They are a living record of Elizabethan garden design and one of the oldest gardens in private ownership with records dating back to 1346.

Opening (28 March to 30 October 2011) :

Gardens, grounds and adventure playground open: 10.30am – 6.00pm (last entry 5pm).
House & Toy Museum open: 12 noon - last entry 4.00pm.
Garden Tea Room open: 10.30am – 5pm – last orders 4.45pm.

Prices 2011:

House, Gardens & Grounds:

Adult £9.80
Child (5-16) £6.20
Family day ticket (2+2) £26.00
Cyclists family £22.00 (or £1 off normal admission prices per person).

Grounds, Gardens, Toy Museum, Garden Tea Room and Adventure Playground:

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).
UNDER 5s: Maximum 2 children free per paying adult, £2.50 each additional child.

Facilities:

Guided tours
Garden tea rooms
Shop
Picnic area
Limited wheelchair access
Private banqueting
Weddings

Directions:

Penshurst Station is about one and a half miles away.
Take the Hildenborough exit from the A21 then follow the signs for 'Penshurst Place'

Contact:

Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst, Kent TN11 8DG
Tel: 01892 870307
Fax: 01892 870866
visit website www.penshurstplace.com

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