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Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Hailsham

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About Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Explore 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens – a Tudor house set on a picturesque moated island, complete with medieval gatehouse, watermill and more

Michelham Priory House and Gardens is set on a private island within England’s largest medieval water-filled moat

Founded by Augustinian canons in 1229, the site is steeped in history. During Tudor times the site suffered destruction caused by the dissolution of the monasteries, and in WWII it was home to evacuees and the Canadian Army

There are fascinating displays of furniture and artefacts, set in rooms reflecting different periods of Michelham’s rich history. These include an historic kitchen and the WWII evacuees’ bedroom. Children will enjoy the hands-on activities and outfits to try on

Outdoors there are seven acres of beautiful grounds and buildings to explore including: a great barn; medieval gate house; watermill; and the kitchen, physic and medieval herb gardens

There’s plenty inside and out to entertain the whole family for the day

Why not take a walk around the moat, feed our resident ducks, explore the sculptures in the grounds, let off steam at the children’s play area, before getting a bite to eat at the café

Learn more about Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Accessibility

Mobility and/or building
  • Wheel Chair Accessible venue
  • Wheelchair Loan

We have a range of equipment available including loan wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
General access: Gardens, ground floor of the house, café, barn and courtyard area are all accessible. Wheelchair ramps provided where necessary. 3D virtual tours of the upstairs of the property are available via tablets on site – please ask

Disabled Parking & Drop-off
  • Blue Badge
  • Designated Disabled Parking
Toileting/Changing
  • Accessible Toilets

Disabled toilet on site

Find the nearest Changing Places toilet  The closest is at Polegate War Memoria Recreation ground 3.15 miles away

Guide Dogs
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
Additional Services
  • Special Sessions

Sensory tours: Available by prior arrangement.

Location

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker,
Hailsham, BN27 3QS

This page was last updated on 05 Mar 2025