The Priest House and Gardens
East Grinstead
The Priest House stands in a traditional cottage garden in the picturesque village of West Hoathly on the edge of Ashdown Forest.
The house was owned in turn by Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves, Mary I and Elizabeth I. It is now furnished with 17th & 18th century country furniture and domestic objects collected by John Godwin-King, who gifted these and the house.
Over 170 culinary, medicinal & household herbs are planted in the garden. The resident curator gives fascinating tours of the house and garden upon request.
Admission Prices
| Gift Aid* | Standard | |
| Adult | £6.60 | £6.00 |
| Child/Student (5-17) | £3.30 | £3.00 |
| Senior | £6.05 | £5.50 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) | £15.00 | £16.50 |
| Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) | £9.90 | £9.00 |
The Priest House Opening Times
March to October
Tuesday to Saturday – 10.30am to 5.30pm
Sunday – 12pm to 5.30pm
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Accessibility
Mobility and/or building
- Wheel Chair Accessible venue
- Exhibits Are Mostly At Wheelchair Height
There is 1 low step to enter the building
There is a button/bell to gain entry and it can be reached by a wheelchair user but the door would normally be left open
If you need assistance to gain entry please ask Custodian who lives on site and greets all visitors
Stairs have handrails
The floors inside are smooth
Most of the exhibits are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
The Priest House has no car park. Parking is available on street outside the house
We can offer access to a private area for families who need to carry out medical intervention
Outdoors
- Wheelchair Access to Outdoor Areas
- Paths
Part of our outside area is wheelchair accessible
The paths are York stone
Attractions are on stone / grass
The site is sloping
Hearing Assistance
- Audio Description
Guide Dogs
- Guide Dogs Welcome
Additional Services
- Quiet Times
The Unexpected
- There can be sudden loud noise
There are 3 clocks that strike on the hour
We have access to a quiet place if someone needs time out
Offers & Events
Location
The Priest House (Sussex Archaeological Society) North Lane West Hoathly
East Grinstead, RH19 4PP
This page was last updated on 12 Jul 2023