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West Sussex Travel Guide - Historic Houses

Cowdray House Location map Midhurst, West Sussex The glorious ruins of a Tudor mansion stand beside a stream, on the site of a 13th century house. In its day Cowdray was home to one of the most powerful families at the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Ruined by a fire in 1793, Cowdray is a shell, but what a shell! The Tudor facade is one of the most imposing and impressive in the country, and the inner courtyard is entered through a fabulous ruined gatehouse. Midhurst, West Sussex, England, GU29 9AL Location: The closest parking area is the North Street parking lot in Midhurst. A causeway leads from the parking area across a meadow to the Cowdray ruins. Website: Cowdray House Email: info@cowdray.org.uk Phone: 01730 810 781 Historic Houses Association

Goodwood House Location map Goodwood, West Sussex Seat of the Dukes of Richmond, sparse interior decor enlivened by extensive collection of paintings. Set in huge parkland estate, the present house was begun by James Wyatt in 1790. Chichester, Goodwood, West Sussex, England, PO18 0PX Location: 3.5 m NE Chichester, off A285, A286, or A27 Website: Goodwood House Email: enquiry@goodwood.co.uk Phone: 01243 755 000 Fax: 01243 755 005

Hammerwood Park Location map East Grinstead, West Sussex Mansion built in 1792 for John Sperling by Benjamin Latrobe, then an unknown architect, who went on to design the White House in Washington, D.C. The interior features a fascinating full scale replica of the Elgin Marbles. The house was once owned by rock group Led Zeppilin. East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, RH19 3QE Location: 3.5 m E of East Grinstead, on A264 Website: Hammerwood Park Email: latrobe@mistral.co.uk Phone: 01342 850 594 Fax: 01342 850 864

Parham Location map Storrington, West Sussex An Elizabethan H-shaped house featuring its original rooms and furnishings, as well as Jacobean additions. The most interesting feature at Parham is the Long Gallery, which stretches fully 160 feet. Outside the house is a lovely 4 acre walled garden. Pulborough, Storrington, West Sussex, England, RH20 4HS Location: 4 miles south east of Pulborough, off the A283 Website: Parham Email: enquiries@parhaminsussex.co.uk Phone: 01903 742 021 Historic Houses Association

Petworth House Location map Petworth, West Sussex A medieval Percy manor remodelled under Charles, Duke of Somerset (nicknamed "The Proud Duke" because that's just what he was) in 1688. More art gallery than house, Petworth contains works by Turner, Gainsborough, and the omnipresent Reynolds among others. Petworth, West Sussex, England, GU28 0AE Location: In Petworth, on the A272 or A283 Website: Petworth House Email: petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01798 342 207 Fax: 01798 342 963 National Trust

Saint Hill Manor Location map East Grinstead, West Sussex Outstanding 18th centuy sandstone manor built by Gibbs Crawfurd in 1792. The 'Monkey Room' contains a fabulous mural pained by John Spencer Churchill , nephew of Sir Winston Churchill. Look for a capuchin monkey that is a caricature of the artist's famous uncle. Saint Hill was restored to its original conmdition by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology movement, and contains exhibits relating to Hubbard. Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, RH19 4JY Location: 2 miles south west of East Grinstead, off A22 Website: Saint Hill Manor Email: info@sainthillmanor.org.uk Phone: 01342 326711 Fax: 01342 317057

St Mary's House and Gardens Location map Bramber, West Sussex One of the finest timber-framed houses in England, St Mary's dates to the 15th century, when it served as a hostel for pilgrims. There is much to see here, including a Tudor 'tromp l'oeil' painted room, and marvelous Elizabethan carving. The cellars are said to have inspired a Sherlock Holmes mystery, . Bramber, West Sussex, England, BN44 3WE Location: off A283 Website: St Mary's House and Gardens Email: info@stmarysbramber.co.uk Phone: 01903 816 205 Fax: 01903 816 205 Historic Houses Association

Standen Location map East Grinstead, West Sussex Late Victorian house designed by Phillip Webb, Standen is overflowing with Arts and Crafts decorative elements, from furniture to wallpaper, carpets to fabrics. There are contemporary paintings and furniture throughout. The delightful sloping gardens offer excellent views across the Sussex countryside. West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, RH19 4NE Location: 2 m S East Grinstead, off B2110 Website: Standen Email: standen@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01342 323 029 Fax: 01342 316 424 National Trust

Uppark Location map South Harting, West Sussex An imposing late 17th century houe set high upon the South Downs, offering stunning views to the coast. The house is set in intimate gardens in the 'picturesque' style. Interior exhibits include a Georgian doll house, plus a 'Grand Tour' exhibit and a display telling the story of Uppark's restoration following a disastrous fire in 1989. Petersfield, South Harting, West Sussex, England, GU31 5QR Location: 1.5 miles south of South Harting Website: Uppark Email: uppark@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01730 825 415 Fax: 01730 825 873 National Trust