Glynde Place
Built by William Morley in 1568-9 and home to Colonel Harbert Morley, the noted Parliamentarian.
The Street, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX
Facilities
- Cafe / restaurant
- Easily accessible without car
- Free parking
- Picnic area
Please note that most of the tour takes place on the first floor and that there is no lift access.
for the latest information.
Glynde Place is situated at the top of the village of Glynde and has commanding views over the Weald and Sussex Downs.
The house was built in 1569 by William and Anne Morley, to replace the previous existing family home, from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. Glynde Place has passed from William and Anne, through three intermarried families, to the current owners.
Today it is the family home of Francis and Caroline Hampden and their three children.
2023
House open days are the May bank holidays (not the King’s Coronation on 8th May 2023) then every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday in May and June and the August bank holiday on Sunday and Monday.
The house will also be open for an additional day on Sunday 23rd April 2023 in conjunction with our 2nd annual pottery festival – PotFest which takes place in the private parkland in front of Glynde Place.
Visits to the house is by guided tours; no free flow. Tours run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in May and June, at 2pm & 3.30pm, with some additional dates later in the summer.
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.
Historic House members visit for free.
Adults: £10
Students: £7.50
Children 5-16: £5
Under 5s: Free
Visits to the house is by ticketed guided tours. You do not need to pre-book, just buy your ticket on the door on the day. Free flow tours will be limited to 30 people at any time. You will be able to read about 500 years and more of family life at the house. Our guides will be available to answer any questions.
The tea room at Glynde Place is open between 1pm to 5pm on days when the house is open to the public.
Private tours can be booked on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays during the months of May and June. From July to early October the private tours can be on any day Monday-Fridays.
We charge £10 per person (minimum charge £200) for a Private Tour. The tours can be tailored to your needs at an additional cost: from tea and cake to champagne reception, extended tour of house, or church too. For further information please call the Office on 01273 858224.’
Private tours can be booked on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays during the months of May and June. From July to early October the private tours can be booked Monday-Fridays.
We charge £20 per person (minimum charge £200) for a Private Tour. For further information please call the Office on 01273 858224.
Please note that most of the tour takes place on the first floor and that there is no lift access.
for the latest information.
Getting here
The Street, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX
M25 J7 to M23 Southward, M23 / A23 to A27 Eastward (Lewes), A27 past Lewes, continue eastwards turning left into Glynde.
For those travelling by public transport, there is a railway station at Glynde. It has hourly connections to and from Eastbourne, Lewes and Brighton. There is also direct services to London Victoria in the morning and evening.
Glynde Place: In Pictures
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Getting here
The Street, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX
M25 J7 to M23 Southward, M23 / A23 to A27 Eastward (Lewes), A27 past Lewes, continue eastwards turning left into Glynde.
For those travelling by public transport, there is a railway station at Glynde. It has hourly connections to and from Eastbourne, Lewes and Brighton. There is also direct services to London Victoria in the morning and evening.
Other houses that members can visit nearby
Firle Place
Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP
Pashley Manor Gardens
Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HE
Michelham Priory
Upper Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 3QS
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