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How to Find Us Contact Us HOW TO FIND US 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. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Train from London 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 Penshurst (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 HE H OME W HERE H IS T ORY L IVES BEST WEDDINGVENUE–2011&2014 www.penshurstplace.com THE PLACE TO VISIT One of England’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.
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