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Firle Place

Country estate in the South Downs National Park, home to the Gage family for over 500 years.

Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP

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Facilities
  • Bike storage facilities
  • Cafe / restaurant
  • Easily accessible without car
  • Free parking
  • Parkland / open spaces
  • Shop
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Accessibility

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 four disabled parking bays close to the house and a disabled lavatory by the tea room.

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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 on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am until 4.30pm, serving light lunches, cakes and a sparkling full afternoon tea. For more information about the tea room and how to book afternoon tea please go to the Firle website.

Opening Times

Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.

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Sunday 28th May – Tuesday 24th October 2023

Sundays and Bank Holidays – ticketed freeflow from 12.00 noon (last entry 3.30pm)
Mondays and Tuesdays – guided tours only from 12.00 noon. Last tour 3.00pm. Please see website for tour times and to pre-book.

Historic Houses members visit free of charge.

All booking is on-line, including Historic House members.

Admission

Historic Houses members visit for free.

All booking is on-line, including Historic House members.

Ticket prices

Adult – £14.00
Senior – £13.50 (age 60 and over)
Child – £7.00 (ages 5 – 15). Children under 5 free of charge
Student – £9.50 Disabled – free of charge, access to ground floor only

Group Visits

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 events@firle.com or telephone 01273 977364.

for the latest information.
Accessibility

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 four disabled parking bays close to the house and a disabled lavatory by the tea room.

Does our information need updating?
Let us know here

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 on map

 

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.

Firle Place Drawing Room with pottery and paintings

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.

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