Name: Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Hailsham, UK

1-90 Years

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Michelham Priory House & Gardens is a historic family-friendly attraction set on a picturesque moated island in Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex. Founded in 1229, it offers visitors the chance to explore over 800 years of history in a peaceful countryside setting. The site is ideal for families, history lovers, and anyone looking for a relaxed cultural day out.

Inside the house, visitors can explore furnished rooms showing different periods of the Priory’s past, including an historic kitchen, period furniture, artefacts, and a World War Two evacuees’ bedroom. Children can enjoy hands-on activities and dressing-up, while outdoors there are seven acres of grounds to explore, featuring the Elizabethan Great Barn, medieval gatehouse, and themed kitchen, physic, and medieval herb gardens.

Admission prices are £6.00 for adults, £6.00 for seniors (65+), £3.00 for children aged 5–17 and students, with under 5s, essential carers, and Sussex Archaeological Society members free.

Michelham Priory House & Gardens offers a calm, educational, and enjoyable experience for all ages. Its blend of history, interactive elements, and beautiful outdoor space makes it especially appealing for families. With affordable entry and well-kept grounds, it is a rewarding destination for a cultural day out in East Sussex.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

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Explore 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens, set on a picturesque moated island. 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 World War Two 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 Priory’s rich history. These include an historic kitchen and the World War Two 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: the Elizabethan Great Barn; medieval gatehouse; and the kitchen, physic and medieval herb gardens. There’s plenty inside and out to entertain the whole family for the day.

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Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: The delightful on-site Blue Door Cafe is open serving fresh, flavourful food made using ingredients from some of the area’s top-quality suppliers.
Toilets: Toilet on site available.

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Michelham Priory Admission Prices

Adult: £6.00
Child (aged 5 to 17) / Student: £3.00
Senior (65+): £6.00
Under 5s: Free
Essential Carer: Free
Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society: Free

Pricing URL: https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/michelham-priory/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

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Celebrate your milestones in style, surrounded by the beauty and history of our venue. With enchanting gardens, historic architecture, and exceptional service, Michelham Priory House and Gardens is the ideal location to make your event truly special. Get in touch to start planning your unforgettable event at Michelham Priory House and Gardens.

1st January – 13th February

Closed

14th February – 1st March

Wednesday – Sunday, 10am to 4pm

3rd March – 31st October

Tuesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Address: Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Hailsham, UK

Post Code: BN27 3QS

Council: Wealden

County: East Sussex

There is no direct public transport to the site, so you’ll need to visit by car, bike or hike. The site is 8 miles north-west of Eastbourne off the A22/A27. There are dedicated parking spaces for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.