How to Find Us BY ROAD From M25 Junction 5 follow A21 to , 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.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Train from Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells or London Victoria to Edenbridge then bus (231 & 233) excludes Sundays. Train from London Charing Cross to Tonbridge, then taxi to (6 miles). IMAGE CREDITS Penshurst Place and Jigsaw Design & Publishing; ontact s Visit Kent; Ian Scott; ICHF; The Bushcraft Company; C U Leigh Clapp; Tim Jordan; David Ditzel; David Edginton; David Young; Craig Prentis; Peter Smith, Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG Newberry Photography; Aardvark Productions; T: 01892 870307 E: [email protected] W: www.penshurstplace.com Biddenden Wines; Hands on History; Primavera. T h e H o m e W h e r e H i s t o ry L i v e s BEST WEDDINGVENUE–2011&2014 www.penshurstplace.com The Place to Visit

One of ’s oldest family homes, Penshurst Place has passed through the hands of royalty and nobles for more than six centuries, including Henry VIII. In 1552 it was gifted to the influential Sidney family. Today, a direct descendant Viscount De L’Isle MBE, is custodian of Penshurst’s future. At the heart of this medieval masterpiece is the Baron’s Hall, built in 1341. The adjoining State Rooms contain a wonderful collection of tapestries, furniture, portraits, porcelain and armour. The Place to Explore

The historic formal gardens are the jewel in the crown of Penshurst Place. With records dating back to 1346 they provide a superb example of Elizabethan garden design with 11 acres of walled and yew-hedged garden rooms providing a variety of form, foliage and bloom throughout the year. Set within the High Weald, the ancient historic parkland of the Penshurst Estate is a rich mix of landscapes, habitats and activities. There are two self-guided walking trails available that also take in the village of Penshurst, alongside a local cycle route. The Place to Play The Place to Eat

The Toy Museum provides Set within the grounds a collection of toys from of Penshurst Place, the Yootha Rose - a stage Garden Restaurant offers designer, artist and royal a selection of quality toymaker, as well as toys home-cooked lunches from generations of the during our seasonal Sidney family. opening hours. Children can also let off The Porcupine Pantry, plenty of steam in our located next to the main traditional Adventure Visitor Entrance and Gift Playground and find out Shop, is open all year, more about the woodland providing hot and cold light environment in the nearby meal choices with sweet Woodland Trail. pastries and savoury items baked on the premises. The Place to Shop The Place for Events

Located in a beautifully Penshurst Place & Gardens converted 19th century provides an idyllic setting for barn next to the Visitor private events such as weddings, Entrance, our wonderful formal dinners, parties, corporate Gift Shop is free to visit all events and parkland activities. year. It stocks a range of Available for exclusive hire gifts, jewellery, clothing, throughout the year, we can also kitchen and garden items, offer exquisite fine dining from toys, books, cards and local our caterers Leith’s. Kentish produce. Group visits are also welcome There is also a Plant with special group prices and Centre, next to the Gift tailored packages available. Shop, stocking a range of plants found in the Gardens at Penshurst Place.

BEST WEDDING VENUE – 2011 & 2014 What’s On: Events for all ticket information please visit penshurstplace.com/etickets

MAGNA CARTA: MOTHERING SUNDAY THE GREAT ARMADA SPRING STROLL FIND THE CHARTERS 15th March 21st & 22nd March 29th March 14th – 22nd February 12noon – 4pm 12noon – 4pm 11am – 2pm 10.30am – dusk Stop by for lunch in the Defend our walls and Take a traditional country walk Support your fellow Barons Garden Restaurant and protect the historic house. across the parkland with our in the Barons’ revolt trail to enjoy a specially selected Join our skilled costumed Estate Manager and marvel Runnymede. Prepare your menu provided by Leith’s. actors to help ward off the at the changing colours of arguments and organise Afterwards, take a stroll Spanish Armada and protect the season; followed by a your army as you march on to The Old Coach House Penshurst Place from an two-course roast lunch in London to convince the evil where children can create impending invasion! the Garden Restaurant. King John into giving back a beautiful card for Mum Tickets £28 and include your lawfully-owned land! to treasure. House and Gardens access Most events are included in the admission prices except where stated. Though we endeavour to run all events, this may be affected by unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions. Please contact us before visiting to avoid disappointment. For full event details visit www.penshurstplace.com/whats-on

EASTER HOLIDAY FUN SPRING CUPCAKE WEALD OF KENT MAY BANK HOLIDAY 3rd – 19th April CREATIONS CRAFT & DESIGN SHOW 3rd & 4th May Trails 10.30am – dusk 17th April 2nd, 3rd & 4th May Bushcraft activities Crafts 12noon – 4pm 10.30am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 5pm 11am – 5pm Take part in our Magna Carta Join our chef in the Discover a wealth of Crafts 12noon – 4pm trail and find out just how medieval Buttery to handmade art, crafts, Learn the tricks of real evil King John was, before create six spring-themed clothes and fantastic traditional camping with the creating an array of medieval sweet treats and your local food. Combined Bushcraft Company; discover crafts. You can also delight in own presentation box tickets for the house and fire lighting, scavenger three performances of Easter to carry them away for gardens are available. hunting and shelter building. stories on Easter Sunday and friends and family. Tickets Bushcraft activities are Easter Monday from 2pm. Tickets £16 www.ichfevents.co.uk free with admission. What’s On: Events for all ticket information please visit penshurstplace.com/etickets

SPRING HOLIDAY FUN GLORIOUS GARDENS WEEK 23rd – 31st May 31st May & 7th June: Head Gardener’s Tour Crafts 12noon – 4pm Enjoy a tour with our Head Gardener, followed Hands on History 30th by an afternoon cream tea. Tickets: £20 & 31st May 11am – 5pm 3rd June: Parkland Photography Tour Join professional photographer Leigh Clapp for a summer Join Hands on History for walk around the Parkland as she helps you capture the a day of archery, chain finer parts of nature on film. Tickets £15 mail and costumes as you 4th June: Official Opening of Blue & Yellow Border revive the role played by Join us as we unveil the renovated blue and yellow local hero, the Wicken border in the early June sun. of the Weald. 5th June: Lady De L’Isle’s Garden Tour Enjoy a personal tour through the gardens with Lady De L’Isle, followed by afternoon cream tea. Tickets £25 7th June: Traditional Morris Dancing Gather on the South Lawn to watch a display of traditional Morris Dancing by a troupe of 70 dancers. Then move through to the Baron’s Hall where you can delight in a display of folk singing. What’s On: Events

FATHER’S DAY ARMED FORCES DAY PRIMAVERA CONCERT GARDEN SEASON 21st June 27th June 28th June TICKET HOLDERS’ EVENING 10.30am – 5pm In recognition of the service From 7pm 9th July Come down for a visit this men and women who Join the Primavera From 6.30pm Father’s Day where as well bravely fight in Her Majesty’s Chamber Ensemble for An invitation to our Garden as our woodland trail and Service, Penshurst Place an evening performance Season Ticket Holders to adventure playground, will be waiving admission of classical masterpieces. attend the annual Garden you can challenge Dad prices for members of Tickets £26 include Party, hosted by Viscount to a traditional game of the Armed Forces. an interval drink. and Viscountess De L’Isle. croquet on the South Lawn. Please see website for Book at www.primavera- RSVP by 25th June Whether you let him win more details and eligibility. ensemble.co.uk 01892 870307. or not is up to you! What’s On: Events for all ticket information please visit penshurstplace.com/etickets

SUMMER MAIZE MAZE PORCUPINE PARTY SUMMER SUNDAYS BUSHCRAFT OVERNIGHT 18th July – 6th September 26th July 26th July – 30th August SUMMER CAMPS 12th & 13th September From 4pm Crafts 12noon – 4pm 30th – 31st July 10.30am – 6pm An invitation to the Storytelling from 2pm 6th – 7th August Our popular Maize Maze children of our Family Enjoy our 2015 Summer Join the Bushcraft Company returns for its fourth year. Season Ticket Holders Sundays and delight in for an overnight stay in Step into the Maize puzzle to attend the annual Falconry from The Hawking our parkland, and learn and collect the clues Porcupine Club Party! Full Centre on the South Lawn, an abundance of camping before finding your way of fun, games and frolics Storytelling with Aardvark skills before sleeping under out! Last entry 5pm. with storytelling and from 2pm, and medieval the stars in a traditional insider knowledge on our crafts in The Old Coach Bell Tent. links to the Porcupine. House until 4pm. What’s On: Events

AUGUST BANK WEALD OF KENT AUTUMN AMBLE SPOOKY HALF TEM HOLIDAY FUN CRAFT & DESIGN SHOW 4th October 17th October – 1st November 30th & 31st August 11th, 12th & 13th 11am – 2pm Trails 10.30am – dusk Bushcraft 11am – 5pm September Join our Estate Manager Crafts from 24th October Storytelling 2pm, 2.45pm Discover vintage crafts, for a walk around the 12noon – 4pm & 3.30pm lovingly-created art, changing colours of the Travel along the spooky Get involved with the sumptuous food and so estate and learn about the garden pumpkin trail and Bushcraft Company’s camping much more. Combined history of Penshurst Place. discover gruesome medieval demonstrations and learn tickets with the house Followed by a two-course medicines as you go. about fire-lighting, shelter and gardens available. roast lunch. Join Hands on History on the building and other useful Tickets Tickets £28 and include 24th October and discover the camping skills. www.ichfevents.co.uk House and Gardens access life of a Medieval Baron!

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PETRIFYING CREEPY CUPCAKE HALLOWEEN CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOP PUMPKIN DESIGNS DECORATING STORYTELLING 2nd November until 29th October 30th October & FANCY DRESS Christmas Eve, 10.30am – 4pm 10.30am – 12.30pm 10.30am – 12.30pm 31st October Discover a selection of Join our Head Gardener for Join our chef in the storytelling from 2pm handmade hampers - ideal a lesson in creating realistic medieval Buttery to fancy dress from 4pm as gifts for loved ones and Halloween designs for truly create truly gruesome Gather around for Christmas treats for the petrifying pumpkins! For cupcakes for a sumptuously storytelling in the Buttery family. Receive 10% off every children aged 7+, must be spooky treat. from Aardvark productions Wednesday*, 4.30pm - 8pm accompanied by an adult. Tickets £16 at 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm. from the 18th November - Tickets £22.50 and include Followed by a fancy 16th December. a pumpkin carving kit dress competition! *See website for full T&C’s.

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FATHER CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS WREATH PENSHURST MONTHLY IN NARNIA GROTTO WORKSHOP FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 28th November, 2nd December 1st Saturday of every month 5th, 12th & 19th December 10am – 12.30pm 9.30am – 12noon Sundays, 29th November, Sandra Belton from Pay us a visit for the 6th, 13th & 20th December Unique Floral Designs monthly farmers’ market + 21st, 22nd & 23rd December returns this year to help and discover a wealth Follow Mr Tumnus through the you create beautiful festive of local food and drink fantasy woodland of Narnia, wreaths, with the help of a to get stuck into as before meeting Father Christmas little Penshurst mistletoe. well as knowledgeable in his sleigh. Tickets include stall holders to talk you Narnia activities and crafts, through the produce. plus a candy cane and a present. Tickets for children only and must be pre-booked, accompanying adults go free. Opening Times for 2015

Open Seas on: Weekends from 14th February to 29th March Half-term 16th to 20th February. Daily from 30th March to 1st November Closed Seas on: 2nd November to 31st December

House 12noon – 4pm (open season only; closed between 16th & 20th February)

Gardens & Grounds 10.30am – 6pm (or dusk if earlier; open season only; last entry 1 hour before closing)

Adventure Playground 10.30am – 6pm (open season) 10.30am – 4.30pm (closed season weekends, Season Ticket holders only)

Toy Museum 12noon – 4pm (open season only)

Garden Restaur ant 10.30am – 5pm (open season only; last orders 15 minutes before closing)

Gif t Shop 10.30am – 6pm (open season) 10.30am – 4.30pm (closed season)

Porcupine Pantry 9am – 6pm (open season) 9am – 4.30pm (closed season)

Parkland Open all year to walkers and cyclists Entr ance Prices for 2015

House, Gardens Gardens & & Grounds Grounds only

Adult (16 and over) £10.50 £8.50

Child (5 – 15) £6.50 £6.00

Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £30.00 £27.00

Family (2 adults + 1 child) £25.00 £21.00

Individual Season Ticket N/A £47.00 (free entrance for up to 2 accompanying children under 5 years old per card holder, per visit. £2.50 per child under 5 years old thereafter)

Family Season Ticket 2 adults + 2 children N/A £75.00 £7 per additional child, 1 adult + 3 children N/A £70.00 maximum of 5 children per card Terms and conditions apply. Valid for one year from purchase date. See website for full details For cyclists and those travelling by public transport £1 off entry per person No dogs are allowed in the house or formal gardens. Dogs are allowed in the public access parkland, only