16th Century manor house and grounds, built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor monarchs, and still occupied by his descendants. The house contains furniture, pictures and memorabilia accumulated over the centuries and is open to visitors between noon and 5 p.m. on Wednedsays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter until the end of September.
Private guided tours are also offered for groups at other times by prior arrangement and the house is available for hire for weddings and other celebrations, fairs and exhibitions and concerts and plays
There is ample free parking, a tea room and gift shop.

The Gate House

The Main Approach

The Garden

The Stone Hall

The Dining Room

The Principal Bedroom
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