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Penshurst Place and Gardens

Penshurst, West Kent

Penshurst Place and Gardens, from Penshurst Place & GardensImage: Penshurst Place & Gardens

Image: Penshurst Place & Gardens

Penshurst Place is a 14th-century manor house with 11 acres of formal gardens in the village of Penshurst, between Tonbridge and Edenbridge. See the medieval house and state rooms, wander the gardens, then let children burn off energy in the adventure playground and woodland trail. It suits families and garden lovers and comfortably fills half a day.

Highlights

  • 14th-century manor house and state rooms
  • 11 acres of formal gardens
  • Toy museum
  • Adventure playground and woodland trail
  • Porcupine Pantry cafe

Good to know

  • Dogs are not allowed past the entrance, except assistance dogs, but are welcome in the surrounding 2,500 acres of parkland
  • Opening times can change at short notice

Getting there

Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8DG

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