Firle Place is an outstanding privately owned country house in Sussex that dates from the time of Henry VIII, but which was substantially remodelled during the Georgian period. Firle Place is very much a family home which provides the perfect setting to house an exemplary collection of works of art, fine furniture and porcelain of national significance.
Incorporating several villages and farms spread over rolling hills, the Firle Estate, in the heart of the magnificent South Downs National Park, is just 60 miles from London. Firle illustrates a rare cultural continuity with an unusually intact estate and a thriving rural community. Central to the atmosphere is Firle's diverse and culturally rich community with many artists, craftsmen and local businesses.
Incorporating several villages and farms spread over rolling hills, the Firle Estate, in the heart of the magnificent South Downs National Park, is just 60 miles from London. Firle illustrates a rare cultural continuity with an unusually intact estate and a thriving rural community. Central to the atmosphere is Firle's diverse and culturally rich community with many artists, craftsmen and local businesses.
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This exquisite collection of 11 Regency costumes and a myriad of accompanying accessories, has been created by the hands of decorative paper textile artist Stephanie Smart, but all is not as it first appears. Astonishingly each of the items in the entire collection, from dresses and shoes, to fans, jackets and bonnets, have been entirely made from only paper and thread.
The Tearoom and Terrace is open to all (you do not have to be a visitor to the house to visit). We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Firle Place this summer after our necessary closure in 2020. There are some exciting events planned for 2021 including the Regency Wardrobe Exhibition.
Firle Park is a stunning private estate and historic house set in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a truly spectacular setting for civil wedding ceremonies and receptions with a wide range of options dependent on the individual size and style of the event.
Choose from The Georgian Riding School and Croquet Lawns, a majestic listed building and adjacent grounds, or one of our unique marquee sites beautifully suited to those looking for this style of occasion.The House itself is now also available for civil ceremonies and events. All weddings at Firle Place enjoy use of the grand driveway that winds up through the Firle Park, with parking for all guests on site.
Choose from The Georgian Riding School and Croquet Lawns, a majestic listed building and adjacent grounds, or one of our unique marquee sites beautifully suited to those looking for this style of occasion.The House itself is now also available for civil ceremonies and events. All weddings at Firle Place enjoy use of the grand driveway that winds up through the Firle Park, with parking for all guests on site.
For the first time in the history of Firle Place, we are now able to offer civil ceremonies to our couples in a choice of beautiful locations which each works perfectly dependent on the size and style of wedding.
This welcome addition to the Firle Place wedding experience allows us to take you on the most beautiful wedding journey from ceremony through to reception with your wedding party and guests able to enjoy many facets of the House and Estate.Civil ceremonies can be held in The Courtyard, The Great Hall, Little Hall, The Old Biliard Room or The Georgian Riding School.
This welcome addition to the Firle Place wedding experience allows us to take you on the most beautiful wedding journey from ceremony through to reception with your wedding party and guests able to enjoy many facets of the House and Estate.Civil ceremonies can be held in The Courtyard, The Great Hall, Little Hall, The Old Biliard Room or The Georgian Riding School.
Breathtaking grounds with the historic house as your backdrop for an elegant country garden-style marquee wedding. The private gardens of the Gage family are tucked behind the stunning stately home with views of the whole Estate. Guests arrive at the gated entrance to the house itself which leads on to the breathtaking South Lawns.
Reviews (8)
Pot Bat
Oct 26, 2021
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Jane Duffield
Sep 30, 2021
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Sara Callarman
Sep 25, 2021
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Sooze
Sep 15, 2021
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Beautiful Country Manor House & Gardens, stunning views & lovely tea rooms that you can sit inside or outside on the terrace.
You don't need to purchase entry to the house to use the tearooms, it's a choice you can make later if you wish to.
Very pleasant afternoon out with my daughter. Toilets are on the ground floor too just at the end of the tearooms.
Highly recommend
You don't need to purchase entry to the house to use the tearooms, it's a choice you can make later if you wish to.
Very pleasant afternoon out with my daughter. Toilets are on the ground floor too just at the end of the tearooms.
Highly recommend
Karen Noonan
Aug 25, 2021
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Alessandro Muci
Jun 26, 2021
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Tom Waller
Nov 22, 2019
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International sleddog championship and Christmas fair. Despite all the rain and mud it was an amazing event set in beautiful grounds. Really well organized and so many fantastic stalls and things to do. Bailey's coffee, mulled wine and cider all a delicious must, and you'll find it hard to decide what to eat with so many scrumptious treats to choose from. The racing itself was incredible and something you'll remember forever. And as for things for the little ones to enjoy, well santa riding through by dog sled and lots of beautiful huskies to to stroke and get pictures with will surely be enjoyed
Alan Burford-Salter
Aug 14, 2019
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It's an art gallery, if you like that, a beautiful country house set within The South Downs National Park, also the focus of a community which lives and works on the Firle Estate. Opening times are July to September and the events really are worthwhile visiting, the whole family can join in. This remains to be the much loved home of the present Lord Gage, the 8th Viscount, and his family.
Not forgetting, you can chart its history, there are Connoisseur Days, Group visits, a Tea Room where one can relax on the terrace. Also, Weddings, Private Functions & Hiring, Shooting and much more.
Firle Place
Not forgetting, you can chart its history, there are Connoisseur Days, Group visits, a Tea Room where one can relax on the terrace. Also, Weddings, Private Functions & Hiring, Shooting and much more.
Firle Place
