Historic Houses in 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

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Heritage Highlight: One of the finest Elizabethan houses in Britain

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Goodwood has been the seat of the Dukes of Richmond for over three centuries. The highlight of a visit is the Royal State Apartments, with a display of fine art by Canaletto and Stubbs among other master artists. The estate is home to the annual Festival of Speed, and a racecourse which hosts the 'Glorious Goodwood' race meeting.
Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO18 0PX

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Heritage Highlight: Royal State Apartments with its collection of fine art

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Hammerwood is a 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 the rock group Led Zeppelin.
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, RH19 3QE

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Parham is 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.
Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 4HS

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Heritage Highlight: One of the finest Elizabethan mansions in England

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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 JMW Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, and the omnipresent Sir Joshua Reynolds among others.
Petworth, West Sussex, England, GU28 0AE

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Heritage Highlight: Magnificent art collection amassed by generations of owners

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Saint Hill is an attractive Georgian manor house on the fringe of East Grinstead, built by Gibbs Crawfurd in 1792. The Manor was restored to its original condition by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology movement, and contains exhibits relating to Hubbard's life and voluminous writings.
Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, RH19 4JY

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Heritage Highlight: The 'Monkey Room' mural painted by Winston Churchill's nephew

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A 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

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Heritage Highlight: William Morris interiors

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Uppark is an imposing late 17th-century house 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.
South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex, England, GU31 5QR

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