Visitors
with Disabilities
The
Grade 1 listed house has two levels, the upper being unsuitable for wheelchair access. Entry into the lower level is possible by ramps.
On arrival in the Baron's Hall, please ask the Steward for the laptop display of the Staterooms. A 30 minute DVD has been made of the upper Staterooms so visitors in wheelchairs may watch this in the Hall.
Visually impaired visitors will find large print room guides available from the Baron's Hall Steward. There are also some Braille guides for blind visitors. Although the handling of exhibits is not allowed, our experienced Room Stewards are on hand in each room to answer questions.
The historic gardens consist of gravel and grass paths, with ramps to each level and plenty of benches throughout.
Entry to the Toy Museum is via 5 steps and therefore unsuitable for wheelchair visitors. Please ask the Toy Museum Steward for a copy of the pictorial guide.
The Garden Tea Room has access at the rear of the building for wheelchair visitors.
The Gift Shop is accessible by wheelchair but they do have limited aisle space.
Cycle Route from Tonbridge to Penshurst Place
The cycle route from Tonbridge Castle to Penshurst Place is practically traffic free and crosses beautiful countryside in the Weald of Kent. Visitors arriving on a cycle even get reduced entry costs to Penshurst Place.
For further information on the cycle route visit: Tonbridge to Penshurst Cycle Route
Self-Guided
Walking Trails
There are two walking trails around Penshurst Estate to enjoy. A copy of the Parkland Walk and the Riverside Walk are available to purchase from our Visitor Reception.
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Visiting With Children Throughout the school holidays children will find lots to do with the special activity trails, workshops and events organized at no extra cost. Please refer to the events section. |
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The Garden Tea Room
Set adjacent to the house, the newly refurbished Garden Tea Room is open daily throughout the season from 10.30am to 5.00pm for morning coffee, hot and cold lunches and delicious afternoon teas. It is now self-service and there is seating both inside and outside.
Typical daily menu:
Homemade soup and fresh bread
Hot dishes of the day with vegetables
eg shepherd’s pie, fish and a vegetarian option
Selection of salads
Delicious cakes
Penshurst Place Cream Teas & High Teas
There is also usually a carvery on Sundays.
Children’s menus and special meal boxes available.
To book a table, or to discuss your requirements in more detail, please call the Garden Tea Room Manager (during opening times) on 01892 871052.
Groups wishing to use the Garden Tea Room should please inform the Head of Visitor Services when making a group booking. Please do enquire about our new special group menus and fine dining options.
KIOSK
There is also a kiosk in the Venture Playground, open during school and bank holidays, serving hot and cold drinks and ice creams.
PICNICS
Visitors are welcome to picnic in the designated areas where picnic tables are provided.
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Car and coach parking is provided free of charge at the main entrance. Parties arriving by double decker coach are asked to inform Penshurst Place prior to their journey to avoid a low arch access.
Dogs
Dogs are not admitted to the Gardens except guide dogs for blind people
and hearing dogs for deaf people.
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Tourist
Information Centre The Old Fish Market The Pantiles Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5TN Tel: 01892 515675 Email: touristinformationcentre@tunbridgewells.gov.uk |
Tourist
Information Centre Buckhurst Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1LQ Tel: 01732 450305 Email: tic@sevenoakstown.gov.uk |
Tourist
Information Centre Tonbridge Castle Castle Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1BG Tel: 01732 770929 Email: tonbridge.castle@tmbc.gov.uk |
Accommodation
For details of inspected accommodation in the villages and nearby towns of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, and to make online bookings, go to: www.heartofkent.org.uk
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