House, land & contentsKENTSouth East

PENSHURST PLACE & GARDENS

A medieval building at its core with improvements, additions and developments made over the centuries but without significant alteration to the core. Set in gardens now of 11 acres first laid out in the 14th century, the house contains paintings, tapestries and furniture from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

Access

Directions: From London M25/J5 then A21 to Hildenborough, B2027 via Leigh; from Tunbridge Wells A26, B2176. The Visitor entrance is under an arch at SE end of village, SE of the church. (All approach roads are marked with brown tourist signs) Public Access details: To allow access to Penshurst Place on a minimum of 100 days per year during the summer months. For details of opening times please refer to the website link shown.