Glynde Place
Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house of 1569 in the South Downs, still a family home and open to the public on guided tours on selected days.
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About the museum
Glynde Place is an Elizabethan manor house in the village of Glynde in East Sussex, on the edge of the South Downs. William and Anne Morley built it in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate later passed by inheritance through several families, among them the Morleys, the Trevors and the Brands, and it remains the home of the Viscounts Hampden.
The house has been Grade I listed since 1952, and its gardens are Grade II* listed. Between 2008 and 2013 it underwent a major renovation, which was paid for by selling one of the estate's paintings.
The family lives in the house and opens it to visitors on a limited number of days each year, always as a guided tour. Most of the tour takes place on the first floor. The grounds are also the setting for annual events, including the Potfest ceramics festival, the Love Supreme Jazz Festival and a beer festival.
Highlights
- Elizabethan manor house of 1569 built of flint, chalk and Caen stone
- Still the family home of the Viscounts Hampden
- Guided tours of the first-floor rooms
- Collection Highlights tours with refreshments on selected Tuesdays
- Views over the Weald and the South Downs
Permanent exhibition
- Guided house tour – A guided tour of the Elizabethan family home, most of it on the first floor.
- Operated by
- Glynde Estates
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £10 |
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| Reduced | £7.50Students |
| Children & teens | £5free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 16; under 5s are free. |
| Students & apprentices | £7.50 |
| Groups | £20 per personPrivate house tour for groups: 20 pounds per person, minimum 200 pounds in total. |
| Collection Highlights tour (first Tuesday of the month, August to October) | £25About 1.5 hours from 10:30, includes tea or coffee and cake or a snack; maximum 15 people, pre-booking required, non-refundable; cancelled with a full refund if fewer than 10 people book |
| Private house tour (per person, minimum 200 pounds) | £20Includes tea, coffee and biscuits; sandwiches and cakes cost extra |
| Private house and garden tour (per person, minimum 300 pounds) | £30Includes tea, coffee and biscuits; sandwiches and cakes cost extra |
Prices apply on public open days. Historic Houses members are admitted free.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Most of the tour takes place on the first floor and there is no lift. There is an unfenced ha-ha in front of the house; guests at outdoor events walk in the grounds at their own risk.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The house stands at the top of the village of Glynde, with views over the Weald and the South Downs.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
A self-service tearoom is open on public open days.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The house can only be seen on a guided tour; public tours start at 13:30 and 15:00. Collection Highlights tours (first Tuesday of the month, August to October) and private tours must be booked in advance. |
