📍 Hailsham BN27 3QS
Very interesting building to walk around with plenty to see. Lovely gardens and a very pleasant tea room.
A fascinating history is associated with this former Augustinan Priory which has undergone many changes over 800 years. During WW2 it provided sanctuary, care and education for children evacuated from the German blitz. It has lovely grounds and hosts weddings and other events. Do visit!
We went here for the living history festival and to see the house. The festival was really great , all the participants were very friendly and interesting to talk to. Unfortunately my phone ran out of battery half way round so I didn't get to photograph everyone. I'll definitely be back for the next one, with a fully charged phone :-)
What an absolutely charming tudor manor house. The priory may be gone but the house and grounds are stunning We attended on one of their events a 1940s VE celebration. We will definitely return for the living history event in August
Interesting historic house, and beautiful gardens. It's fascinating to explore the changes to the site over centuries, interiors show the history of the house at different times, with some interactive things to do for children. Beautiful set of botanical illustrations. Beautiful cafe with tasty fresh food.
We went in the week and it was very quiet. Great facilities lovely cafe, toilets, baby change. We had a rocky road cake which was very yummy and not horrifically priced. We took the pram and It was pram friendly had good disable access. The playground is quite nice. There is lots of picnic benches dotted about which is good. The house was interesting a really good exhibit and lots of useful information. The staff were lovely and friendly. The grounds were nice with a pretty garden to look around not massive. We did the Moat walk which wasn't very long and the Moat was quite overgrown. This bit not suitable for wheelchair. Price fairly expensive £11.00 per person. Now I have seen it I probably wouldn't go back. Shame there wasn't a longer walk you can do.
Lovely place, the house is well presented and thoughtfully shows various periods of its life. The gardens are well maintained and pleasant to walk round. Cafe good, clean and varied menu.
Wonderful place to visit for a couple of hours. Lots of interesting historical bits and bobs to look at and learn about. Pretty gardens. Nice little cafe.
Nice place to go with or without kids. Lovely customer service, especially the house guide were wonderful at giving us a bit of history. Although the café staff were friendly and helpful, I just wished the service could be faster.
Well worth a visit to learn about how a Priory operated in the area. Our experience was really enhanced by the very knowledgeable guide Jane. Her description and demonstration of how the kitchen worked was particularly interesting. Very impressive to see a still functioning automated spit. If you are visiting, a tour with a guide around the house is very rewarding. Over 200 volunteers work here and I thank you for giving your time to allow us visitors to enjoy our time there.
You can contact Michelham Priory at +44 1323 844224
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