Medieval defended manor house and gardens
Penshurst Place dates back to the 14th century, with medieval and Tudor staterooms little changed from when they were built. the centrepiece is the Baron's Hall, the best preserved example of a medieval hall in the country. Other staterooms include a medieval crypt, Buttery, Tudor long gallery and Victorian kitchen. The gardens, first set out in the 14th century, comprise 11 garden 'rooms' within a ten acre walled garden, including a Tudor Italian garden, orchard, nut garden, herbaceous borders, 100m peony border, Union flag garden and others. The wider Estate includes 200 acres of grade 1 listed historic parkland and 500 acres of ancient managed woodland. Penshurst Place is privately owned and managed.
Nearest railway stations are Tonbridge and Hildenborough (mainline) and Penshurst (local)
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