Firle Place
Country estate in the South Downs National Park, home to the Gage family for over 500 years.
Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
Due the historic nature of the Grade One listed building, there is no lift and therefore we regret that we are only able to offer access to the ground floor for our visitors who are wheelchair users. We have three accessible parking bays close to the house and an accessible lavatory by the tea room.
Please note that interior photography may be restricted.
Firle Place has been the home of the Gage family for over 500 years, and is a house with a rich history and extraordinary collection of old master paintings, porcelain and furniture.
The Firle Estate sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park and just 60 miles from the centre of London. Incorporating several villages and farms spread over rolling hills, Firle is a thriving rural community set in one of the most picturesque parts of the United Kingdom.
The Firle Place tea room and terrace are open to all from Sunday to Wednesday from 11.30am until 4.30pm, serving hot and cold drinks, light lunches and cakes. Everyone is welcome: there is no requirement to purchase a ticket to tour the house in order to visit the tea room.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Firle Place is a historic residence located in the South Downs, showcasing a blend of Tudor and Georgian architecture. It has been the home of the Gage family for over five centuries.
Firle Place House Opening
The house is currently closed and will re-open for the summer season from Sunday, 3rd May 2026 to Wednesday, 28th October 2026. During this period, the house will be open on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
- On Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, visits are on a ticketed freeflow basis.
- On weekdays, visits are by guided tour only, starting on the hour from 12:00 noon. Each tour is limited to 15 people.
Booking for these visits opens in March 2026.
Group Bookings
Pre-booked groups of 15 to 45 people are welcome for private tours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings during the house opening season. Contact Firle Place to arrange group bookings.
Tea Room & Terrace
The Firle Place Tea Room is currently closed and will re-open in 2026. For enquiries, contact [email protected].
Simulated Game & Clay Pigeon Shooting
Firle Place offers a unique simulated clay shooting experience, led by Will Fenner and his team. This activity is available from April to October, weather permitting, and accommodates groups of 8 to 14 people. The day includes breakfast, multiple shooting drives, and lunch. For more information or to book, contact Will Fenner directly at 07795522567 or [email protected].
Firle Place also houses a significant collection of Old Master paintings, furniture, and porcelain, including pieces from the celebrated Cowper collection.
Adult – £15.00
Senior – £14.00
Children – £7.50
Students – £10.00
Historic House members – free of charge
Disabled/carer ticket – For adults who require the assistance of a carer, the accompanying carer receives free entry. Book one ticket on-line and request carer’s ticket on arrival at ticket office. Proof of disability or carer may be requested.
Firle Place welcomes pre-booked groups of between 15 and 50 visitors. House tours usually take about one hour.
For more information, prices and availability contact [email protected] or telephone 01273 977364.
Due the historic nature of the Grade One listed building, there is no lift and therefore we regret that we are only able to offer access to the ground floor for our visitors who are wheelchair users. We have three accessible parking bays close to the house and an accessible lavatory by the tea room.
Please note that interior photography may be restricted.
Getting here
Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP
Firle Place is situated near Lewes, between Brighton and Eastbourne in East Sussex, on the south coast of England. From London take the M23 and exit onto the A27 towards Eastbourne. The village of Firle is eleven miles from Brighton, four miles after Lewes.
For those travelling by public transport, the closest train stations are either Lewes or Berwick. The 38 bus stops at Firle Place Gates.
Firle Place: In Pictures
A home to extraordinary art and culture
Firle Place is very much a family home which provides the perfect setting to house an exemplary collection of works of art, fine furniture and porcelain of national significance.
Looking to visit Firle Place?
Firle Place is open from May to October on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at various times. Visit our Opening Times section above to read further details. Firle Place is also free to visit as a member of Historic Houses when showing your card on entry.
If you’re interested in joining Historic Houses as a member, you can find out more about membership below. Members enjoy free access to almost three hundred independently owned historic houses across the UK for free using their membership card, as well as a quarterly magazine and monthly online lectures about the houses.
Other houses that members can visit nearby
Glynde Place
Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Upper Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 3QS
St Mary’s House & Gardens
Bramber, West Sussex, BN44 3WE
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