As we are a small team and do not have a curator or an archivist, we regret we are unable to answer research enquiries related to Penshurst Place and its history

We recommend, should your enquiry be about Penshurst Place history, in the first instance consult the Penshurst Place guidebook (to order by post contact our Estate Office) or, if possible, why not visit us and ask one of our knowledgeable house stewards for further information. There are also many books about Penshurst Place and the Sidney family, some stocked by our Gift Shop.

Much academic work has also been done on Penshurst Place and the Sidney family, and about some of the previous workers and staff on the Estate, which may be available online or to order through your local library, and for registered students through various University libraries and the British Library.

Academic Research

Formal academic research requests to access the De L'Isle archives, stored at the Centre for Kentish Studies, should be put in writing, addressed to Viscount De L'Isle and sent to the Estate Office (see address below) or emailed to his secretary maryannwebster@penshurstplace.com.

PLEASE NOTE THE CENTRE FOR KENTISH STUDIES IS MOVING BUILDINGS AND THE DE L'ISLE ARCHIVES WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FROM 22 AUGUST 2011 FOR APPROX 6 MONTHS.

Penshurst Place
Penshurst
Tonbridge
Kent TN11 8DG