Coronavirus (Covid-19)

The Gardens at Penshurst Place will be open for pre-booked visits from 27th March. To visit, you will need to pre-book your tickets through our online-ticketing service which will be launched soon. Same-Day tickets are not currently available via our online booking site.

As we monitor the ongoing risk of Covid-19, we may reintroduce a limited number of “on-the-door” ticket sales later on in the season, but this is largely dependent on the progress of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.

To open, we have made changes to our booking process and the gardens themselves to ensure we remain compliant with social distancing measures. Please read the below carefully before continuing to book your tickets.

 

Date

Guidance
27th - 29th March Single household and support bubble visits only OR to meet up with one other person from a different household.
From 29th March Single household and support bubble visits only OR to meet up with one other person from a different household.
From 12th April The Gift Shop will be re-opening, outdoor seating will be provided for the Porcupine Pantry Cafe and up to two households or a group of 6 can meet up to visit Penshurst Place together.
From 17th May The House & Toy Museum will re-open. Indoor seating for the Porcupine Pantry will be available. A review on social distancing is expected.
Post 21st June Above measures to be reviewed, many are expected to be lifted.

You will be able to book a minimum of one day in advance. We are currently unable to offer same-day tickets through the booking portal. the cut off for purchasing tickets for the following day is 11.59pm.

Ticket numbers will be sold in either morning or afternoon timeslots of 10am - 1.30pm or 1.30pm - 5pm, last entry at 4.30pm.

Each timeslot will be capped to manage visitor numbers, so you may need to check the booking page frequently to find a suitable time and date that is available.

All Ticket bookings are final. In some circumstances tickets can be transferred to a different day should there still be availability on that day. Please call us on 01892 870307 or email contactus@penshurstplace.com if you wold like to transfer your tickets. Refunds will not be given.

 

Facilities

Gardens & Grounds Open from 27th March
Playground Open from 27th March
Woodland Trail Open from 27th March
Lake Park Open from 27th March
Porcupine Pantry Cafe Currently takeaway only (9am - 4.30pm). Outdoor seating likely to return from 12th April, indoor seating from 17th May
Gift Shop  pen from 12th April
House Open from 17th May
Toy Museum Open from 17th May
Garden Restaurant Seasonal opening from 17th May

Upon re-opening social distancing measures will be in place and we will continue to provide ample hand sanitiser stations, alongside an increased cleaning schedule.  

 

Promotions and Tickets

Please note, all ticket types will be subject to restrictions to manage visitor numbers

Season Ticket Holders

If you are a season ticket holder, you will be able to use this same system to reserve a space, or to add additional guests whether these are a part of your season ticket cost or not. Additional guests that are not entitled to free entry as a part of your membership will require their own separate ticket(s) that can be booked through the online booking system.

Please select spaces ONLY for the number registered to your season ticket. Additional members of your party that exceed the number of guests permitted on your season ticket will require a separate ticket. Please book using the name on your season ticket

Please remember to bring along your season ticket when you visit so this can be verified. If you do not bring your season ticket with you, you will not be permitted entrance to Penshurst Place and Gardens.

As with all ticket types, season Ticket reservations will be capped per timeslot to manage visitor numbers, so you may need to check the booking page frequently to find a suitable time and date that is available.

 

Standard Tickets

All our general day tickets will be available on our booking site.

Partner Promotions

We are now accepting the Gardener's World 2for1 card, Gardens of the South 2for1 voucher and RHS member bookings through our site. Please read through the following terms and conditions before booking.

 

RHS Members

If you are an RHS Member you may reserve a ticket here. Remember, free access is only applicable Monday – Friday outside of school holidays for the asterixed adult named cardholder. You will need to bring along your RHS card on the day of your visit to be verified upon arrival. If you do not bring your RHS card with you, you will be required to pay for a standard entrance ticket.

 

RHS reservations will be capped per timeslot to manage visitor numbers, so you may need to check the booking page frequently to find a suitable time and date that is available.

 

Gardener's World 2for1

Gardener’s world tickets are valid in conjunction with one full paid adult ticket. If you would like to make use of your Gardener’s World 2 for 1 pass, please add the Gardener’s World free ticket to your basket as well as the paid for adult ticket you will be using to qualify for this offer. You will need to bring your Gardener’s World card with you on the day of your visit to be verified upon arrival. If you do not bring your Gardener’s World card with you, you will be required to pay for the free ticket you had reserved, upon arrival.

Please note, only two children under 5 will be admitted free of charge for the paying adult only, further under 5's will require their own paid for ticket.

 

Historic Houses Members

If you are a member of the Historic Houses Association, you will be able to use this same system to reserve a space. Please remember to bring along your HHA membership card when you visit so this can be verified. If you do not bring your membership card with you, you will not be permitted entrance to Penshurst Place and Gardens.