East Sussex Travel Guide - Historic Houses

The first property ever acquired by the National Trust, this thatched and half-timbered house dates from the 14th century, and has been altered little since then. Medieval hall and cottage garden.
The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, BN26 5TL

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off B2108
Website: Alfriston Clergy House
Email: alfriston@nationaltrust.org.uk
Fax: 01323 871 318
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OS Grid TQ521 029
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Bateman's is a Jacobean manor that served as the home of writer Rudyard Kipling from 1902-1936. It is a comfortably furnished manor house, packed with Kipling memorabilia.
Garden: Rose, Mulberry, Herb and Wild Gardens surround this Jacobean manor house. The house is on the River Dudwell, which flows through the wild garden, where there is a working historic corn mill.

Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, England, TN19 7DS

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off the A265
Website: Bateman's
Email: batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01435 882 302
Fax: 01435 882 811
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OS Grid TQ671 238
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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A glimpse into the fascinating (and occassionally scandalous) history of the Bloomsbury Group of artists and writers. Charleston was the country meeting place of the Bloomsbury Group. The interiors were decorated by artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell with murals, painted furniture, ceramics, and textiles, making the whole a unique statement of their artistic beliefs.
Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN8 6LL

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 7 m E Lewes, on A27
Website: Charleston
Email: info@charleston.org.uk
Phone: 01323 811 265
Fax: 01323 811 628
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OS Grid TQ493065
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Tudor house hidden behind Georgian front. Interior runs the gamut from Tudor great hall to Palladian drawing room. Chippendale cabinets, paintings by Gainsborough and Reynolds.
Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN8 6LP

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 5 m SE Lewes, off A27
Website: Firle Place
Email: gage@firleplace.co.uk
Phone: 01273 858 307
Fax: 01273 858 188
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OS Grid TQ473 071
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The home of the Trevor family for over 300 years, Glynde Place is a magnificent Elizabethan manor looking over the Sussex Downs. The interior features a panelled gallery, a collection of Old Master paintings, plus period furniture, silver and china ammassed by family members over the years. The gardens are largely parkland, offering a profusion of spring flowers, with the addition of more modern formal gardens near the house.
The Street, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN8 6SX

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 m E Lewes, off A27
Website: Glynde Place
Email: glyndeplace@glyndeplace.com
Phone: 01273 858 224
Fax: 01273 858 224
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OS Grid TQ456092
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A late Elizabethan manor with later additions, Preston Manor offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Edwardian society. Visitors see not only the formal rooms, but also 'below stairs' servants quarters and the nursery. Outside, there are walled gardens and a pet cemetary.
Preston Drove, Brighton, East Sussex, England, BN1 6SD

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m N Brighton on A23
Website: Preston Manor
Email: museumeducation@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Phone: 03000 290 900
Fax: 01273 292 771
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OS Grid TQ303064
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