Penshurst Place and Gardens, near Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG. Paid entry
Details
Accessibility
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/access-information
https://www.penshurstplace.com/public/uploads/browser/files/Accessibility%20Leaflet.pdf
"We admit one accompanying registered carer free of charge when accompanying a full-paying person upon production of a letter of disabled designation by your local authority or a benefit award letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (e.g. for Disability Living Allowance, a blue badge, Attendance Allowance or PIP)"
Disability Parking
Disability Toilets
Brief description
"Penshurst Place & Gardens and the surrounding estate have stood in the historic village of Penshurst since the 14th century, when the awe-inspiring medieval Baron’s Hall was completed in 1341 as a country retreat for the Lord Mayor of London. The Baron’s Hall, crowned by an original 60ft high chestnut beamed ceiling is an unmissable sight for visitors to the ancestral home of the Sidney family who have taken care of the estate since 1552.
The stately home and gardens were once used as a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII, and now feature opulent staterooms that have been showcased in popular TV and film productions. The Solar, Queen Elizabeth Room and Long Gallery to name but a few, contain a collection of beautiful family portraits from across the centuries, antique furniture, skilfully crafted tapestries and much, much more.
Visitors can enjoy a stroll around the historic home of the Sidney family for just a £2 upgrade from our standard gardens ticket." see https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/admission-prices
There is also a toy museum and a Restaurant. Please note that our photographs were taken before the 2025 refurbishment of the toy museum.
https://www.penshurstplace.com/explore/see/the-house
https://www.penshurstplace.com/public/uploads/browser/files/The%20Grounds.pdf
https://www.penshurstplace.com/explore/see/video
https://www.penshurstplace.com/explore/see/photo-gallery
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penshurst_Place
2025: "Penshurst Place is a historic building near Penshurst, Kent, 32 miles (51 km) southeast of London, England. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poets and courtiers, siblings Mary Sidney and Philip Sidney.
The original medieval house is one of the most complete surviving examples of 14th-century domestic architecture in England. Part of the house and its gardens are open for public viewing. Many TV shows and movies have been filmed at Penshurst.
It is possible to see in the house the evidence of occupation over its 670-year history:
- The State Rooms, filled with a collection acquired by generations of the Sidney family.
- The West Solar, or State Dining Room, part of the medieval building, contains a collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain.
- The Queen Elizabeth Room, named after Queen Elizabeth I, with its display of early upholstered furniture.
- The Tapestry Room
- The Long Gallery, full of royal and family portraits
- The Nether Gallery: with an array of arms and armour
- Toy Museum – features toys from several generations of the Sidney family, includes dolls, doll houses, teddies, toy soldiers, mechanical toys and general play items[8]
- Queen Victoria's stool: in one of the smallest rooms of the house, there is a green stool on display. Queen Victoria sat on this stool when she was pronounced Empress of India in 1876."
Address
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst Place
Penshurst
Tonbridge TN11 8DG
Phone
01892 870307 [Visitor Enquiries & The Estate Office Reception]
Website
https://www.penshurstplace.com/
Directions
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/find-us
"Located in West Kent, Penshurst Place is just 7 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells. It is easily accessible from Junction 5 of the M25 and is just over 1 hour from London and the Channel Tunnel. Satnav TN11 8DG.
By Road:
From M25 Junction 5 follow A21 to Tonbridge, leaving at Hildenborough exit; then follow brown tourist signs.
From M20/M26 Junction 2a follow A25 (Sevenoaks), A21 for Hildenborough, then follow brown tourist signs.
There is ample free car parking in our main visitor car park, close to the Visitor Entrance and Gift Shop. Parking for the disabled is at the front of the grassed car park
For coaches, allocated hard-standing coach parking is located adjacent to the Visitor Entrance. Double decker coaches unable to fit in the archway entrance (3.8m high by 2.6m wide) can drop off at an alternative entrance and park in the lay-by in the village. Please call us in advance to arrange on 01892 870307.
By Cycle: https://www.penshurstplace.com/public/uploads/browser/files/Cycle%20Route.pdf
Penshurst Place can be accessed mostly off road from Tonbridge by following the blue Regional Cycle Route 12 signs. Download a copy of the cycle route below. There are cycle racks at Penshurst Place are situated outside the main Visitor Entrance and Gift Shop."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.penshurstplace.com/
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/admission-prices
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/opening-times
Transport
https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/find-us
"Plan Your Car-Free Journey with Good Journey: If you are travelling to Penshurst Place using public transport, walking or cycling, you can plan a route using the Good Journey guidance. Visit goodjourney.org.uk to plan your day and discover the many ways to visit Penshurst Place
2025: "Train to Tunbridge Wells Station, then taxi to Penshurst (7 miles).
Train to Edenbridge Station, then bus 231 & 233 (excludes Sundays).
Train to Tonbridge Station, then taxi to Penshurst (6miles).
Train to Penshurst Station, then walk (2.5 miles, on roads with no footpaths)."
Amenities
Gift Shop
Museum
Parking
Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
Restaurant
Private Hire https://www.penshurstplace.com/your-event + https://www.penshurstplace.com/your-event/events-brochure
Special Events https://www.penshurstplace.com/your-event + https://www.penshurstplace.com/your-event/events-brochure
Wedding https://weddings.penshurstplace.com/ + https://draft.weddings.penshurstplace.com/uploads/components/file/WEBWEDDING_compressed_compressed(1)-61d5712e5714a.pdf
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
St John the Baptist Church, Penshurst, Kent
162 metres*
273 metres*
Penshurst Public Toilets, Penshurst, Kent
280 metres*
Warders Medical Centre, Penshurst, Kent TN11 8BP
281 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.