UK / South East / East Sussex
Firle Place
Firle Place, Firle Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LP
A Grade One listed Georgian mansion with a Tudor past, Firle Place has been home to the Gage family for over 500 years.
The house contains paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds and Van Dyck, an exquisite collection of Sevres porcelain and the famous Melbourne cabinets by Chippendale.
The charming tea room and terrace overlooking the fountain and parkland beyond is open to all on house opening days during season from 11.30am – 4.30pm
Opening Times
4th May – 22nd October 2025
Sunday - Wednesday
12.00 - 16.30
Sundays – ticketed freeflow from 12.00 noon (last entry 3.30pm)
Monday – Wednesday – guided tours on the hour from 12.00 noon (last tour 3.00pm)
Prices
Adult
£15.00
Senior
£14.00
Child (aged 5- 15)
£7.50
Student
£10.00
Wheelchair users (ground floor only)
£7.50
Historic House members
FREE
For more information go to website www.firle.com
Facilities
Car Parking
Disabled Access
Toilets
Café
Baby Changing
FAQs
Firle Place is still lived in by the Gage family today and remains a much loved family home.
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