Firle Place

About

Please see website for opening details and online tickets. Firle Place, home to the Gage family for over 500 years, is a beautiful Stately Home in East Sussex. Surrounded by its extensive park and nestled amidst the tranquil Sussex downlands - South Downs National Park. Visitors can unravel an exciting history within this rambling, un-English-looking stately home. Inside discover an astounding collection of Old Master paintings of international importance, Sevres porcelain and exquisite furniture displayed in elegant rooms. Visitors and non-visitors can enjoy light lunches, afternoon teas and cakes in the Tea Room & Terrace (open from 11am on house opening days). Firle Place is more than just an art gallery or a beautiful country house; it is also the focus of a community which lives and works on the Firle Estate.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes