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.

Suggested reading list to download here.

Academic Research

Formal academic research requests to access the De L'Isle archives, stored at the Kent History and Library centre in Maidstone, should be put in writing, addressed to Viscount De L'Isle and sent to the Office (see address below) or emailed to his secretary maryannwebster@penshurstplace.com.

Office of Viscount De L'Isle
Penshurst Place
Penshurst
Tonbridge
Kent TN11 8DG