How old is Penshurst Place?

Penshurst Place has been owned by the Sidney family since 1552; after passing through the hands of two of Henry IV’s sons, followed by Henry VIII who used it as a hunting lodge.

How many acres is Penshurst Place?

2,500 acre
The 2,500 acre Penshurst Place Estate in Kent offers a wide range of beautiful locations for TV, film and stills photography. The list of possible locations is endless, from the limestone exteriors and beautiful medieval interiors of the House itself to the 11 acre Gardens and parkland beyond.

What does penshurst mean?

Penshurst is a historic village and civil parish located in a valley upon the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald, at the confluence of the River Medway and the River Eden, within the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England.

Is Penshurst Place English Heritage?

We are not an English Heritage property, however due to the generosity of the owners, EH members receive complimentary House entry upgrade upon presentation of their EH membership card when purchasing a ‘Gardens & Grounds’ ticket.

Why is Penshurst Place important to the history of England?

It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier, Sir 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.

Who is the owner of Penshurst Place in London?

Penshurst Place is a 14th century manor house built in 1341. The 2,500 acre estate, once the property of King Henry VIII, was left to his son King Edward VI and granted to Sir William Sidney in 1552. The Sidney family have been in continuous occupation for more than 460 years since. The house and its extensive gardens are now open to the public.

Where was the Great Hall of Penshurst Place?

The Great Hall at Penshurst Place, circa 1915. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent, 32 miles (51 km) south east of London, England. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier, Sir Philip Sidney.

Who was the king when Penshurst was built?

Penshurst Place is a 14th century manor house built in 1341. The 2,500 acre estate, once the property of King Henry VIII, was left to his son King Edward VI and granted to Sir William Sidney in 1552.