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Set in the beautiful Weald of Kent, Penshurst Place & Gardens and the surrounding estate have stood in the beautiful historic village of Penshurst since the 14th century, when the awe-inspiring medieval Baron’s Hall was built. The Hall, crowned by an original 60ft high chestnut beamed ceiling, is just one of many unmissable sights for visitors to the ancestral home of the Sidney family.
Surrounding the main house lies 11 acres of individual garden ‘rooms’ each featuring their own style and planting schemes to wow visitors throughout the seasons, including12,500 Jewel of Spring tulips in the Italian Garden and a 100metre long pink peony border.
In the early 16th century, Penshurst Place and the surrounding game-rich estate were used as a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII, since then many film and tv productions have been filmed at the house to bring his ownership to life, including The Other Boleyn Girl and Wolf Hall. It is alluded that the King used the estate to court Anne Boleyn from her nearby family home of Hever Castle.
The house was gifted to the Sidney Family in 1552 by King Henry VIII’s son, Edward VI and it has remained in their safe hands ever since. Welcoming visitors daily from the beginning of April until the end of October, Penshurst Place benefits from an annual calendar of events, as well as a large adventure playground, a woodland trail, den-making areas, toy museum and craft barn.
Available for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and team-building with activities like quadbiking and segway rides too!
The wider estate is free to enter and wander around all year.
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Awards & Gradings
Winner of the Visit Kent Family Attraction of the Year 2017/2018, Kent Wedding Awards Winner 2019, Visit England Quality Assured Attraction
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COVID-19 Response
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/opening-times
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Guide Dogs permitted?
Yes
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Type of Historic Site/Structure
Historic House/Palace
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Location features
In countryside, Indoor attraction, Outdoor attraction
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Establishment Features
Equipment available for hire, Lessons/courses available, Self guided activity/route, Professionally led activity, Shop, Groups Accepted, Guided tours for groups, Child Friendly, Family Friendly, Baby changing facilities, Open by appointment outside of normal hours, Printed material in foreign languages, Picnic site
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Catering
Café, Cater for vegetarians, Cater for vegans, Restaurant
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Leisure Facilities
Classes and activities, Cycling routes available, Cycle hire
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Parking & Transport
On site free parking
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Max group size
500
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Min group size
15
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Travel & Trade
Group discounts available, Educational Visits accepted, Coach Park, Meeting Room
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Languages
Braille, Dutch, French, German
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Payment Methods
MasterCard, Visa
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Accessibility
All areas accessible to disabled visitors, Staff have had disability awareness training
Location
Contact Information
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Address
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Phone
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WebsiteClick here to visit the Penshurst Place and Gardens website
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Post CodeTN11 8DG
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Access information
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/access-information
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