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 free copy of the Parkland Walk and the Riverside Walk are available 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
Adjacent to the house, the Garden Tea Room is open daily during the season from 10.30am to 5.00pm for morning coffee, light lunches and delicious afternoon teas. Seating is both inside and on the terrace in front.
Groups wishing to use the Garden Tea Room should notify the Head of Visitor Services when making a booking.
Visitors are not allowed to picnic in the formal gardens, but a picnic area can be found in the Venture Playground.
Typical daily menu:
Homemade soup of the day
Jacket potatoes with various fillings
Fresh salads
Hot dish/es of the day
A selection of freshly made sandwiches
Delicious cakes
Cream teas
New high teas
There are also picnic boxes available for children.
Please do enquire about our new special menus and dining options for booked Groups. Subject to availability.
KIOSK
There is also a KIOSK in the Venture Playground serving hot and cold drinks and ice creams during the school and bank holidays.
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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.visitheartofkent.com
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