Penshurst Place and Royal Tunbridge Wells

Penhurst Place & Gardens We start our day visiting Penhurst Place & Gardens

Penshurst Place has been home to the Sidney family since 1552 making it one of the oldest family-owned estates in England.

Surrounded by 11 acres of walled formal gardens and housing one of the few surviving medieval Baronial Halls in England, Penshurst Place is an historical gem in the Weald of Kent countryside. The stately home and gardens were once used as a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII, and now feature beautiful staterooms and grounds that are frequently showcased in popular TV and film productions.

Among the staterooms visitors to this historic family home will find The Solar, Queen Elizabeth Room and Long Gallery, which contain a collection of family portraits from across the centuries, antique furniture and skilfully crafted tapestries. Outside, visitors can enjoy a stroll through the 11 acres of formal walled Gardens, discovering hidden corners brimming with fruit trees, an abundance of tulips, roses, colourful borders and water features.

Tunbridge Wells  In the afternoon we will move onto Tunbridge Wells where you will have leisure time to explore the area and perhaps go for lunch.The elegance and atmosphere of this bygone era still remain today in this, the only spa town in South East England.  The Pantiles - the famous colonnaded walkway where the aristocracy once promenaded - is now home to a wonderful selection of high quality boutiques, specialist independent shops, bars and cafés. 

Royal Tunbridge Wells itself lies in beautiful, picturesque countryside where traditional oast houses, rolling green hills and orchards all feature prominently.  A paradise for history, and especially garden lovers, this corner of Kent has more castles, stately homes and gardens open to the public concentrated in it than any other area of the UK.

Accessibility information All information below can be found:

https://www.penshurstplace.com/plan-your-visit/access-information

For wheelchair users and those with walking or mobility difficulties, we provide a variety of alternative routes and experiences. The more we know in advance of your visit, the more we can help, so do call us in advance to inform us of any special requirements you may have.

Wheelchairs & Scooters

Two manual wheelchairs are available from the main Visitor Entrance for hire, but please do phone us to book in advance of your visit. Mobility scooters may be brought into the grounds - to be kept at a walking pace speed and not cause any inconvenience or danger to other visitors.

Access to the Visitor Entrance, Porcupine Pantry & Gift Shop

The Visitor Entrance, Porcupine Pantry cafe and Gift Shop are accessible to wheelchair users via a concrete path from the parking for the disabled. The entrance to the Gift Shop is separate to the entrance to the Pantry. An accessible toilet is next to the Pantry.

Access to the Gardens

The Gardens at Penshurst Place are made accessible for wheelchairs - the route mostly consists of tarmac and grass paths. Please ask on arrival for our Accessibility Leaflet which shows a recommended wheelchair route through the Gardens to the House. Other relevant facilities are also marked.