Firle Place
East Sussex, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Gage family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Firle Place, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP
Telephone 01273 858307
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 4:30 PM |
Firle Place has been home to the Gage family since the 15th century. Reviewers describe a well-kept estate where the guided tour carries the visit, with guides who draw out how much the family's history connects to wider events. The tea room and a terrace for lunch or a drink come up repeatedly, and the house is also used as a wedding venue.
Worth the trip
The guided tour, which reviewers say is what turns a handsome house into a genuinely interesting one.
Before you go
Reviewers note it opens to the public on limited days, often around events such as the spring garden show, and that parts of the site carry a separate charge - so check dates and what is included before travelling.
Reviewers point out that the house opens to the public on selected days only, and those who visited on tour describe knowledgeable guides and a family history they found more consequential than expected. The tea room and a terrace for drinks and lunch are both mentioned favourably, and parking is described as free or included in the ticket. Several reviews come from event visits rather than ordinary open days, including an April garden show with stalls, food and drink tastings and children's activities, where one reviewer spent around four hours and quotes tickets of about £10 with an extra charge for the house. The estate is also used as a wedding venue, which one reviewer writes about from a supplier's perspective.
Home of the Gage family since the 15th century.
“Beautiful mansion with very friendly and knowledgeable guides”- Milena Mitova, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “There’s plenty of space for parking, which is free (or rather, included in the ticket price).” - Edita Zupkaite
- How long to allow
- “We spent a good four hours there and felt it was well worth the visit.” - Edita Zupkaite
- Facilities
- “Tasty treats in the tea room.” - Louise Rubic
Common questions about Firle Place
Where is Firle Place?
Firle Place is in East Sussex, England, at Firle Place, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP.
Do you need a ticket to visit Firle Place?
Yes - Firle Place is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Gage family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Firle Place?
Yes - Firle Place offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Firle Place?
The guided tour, which reviewers say is what turns a handsome house into a genuinely interesting one.
Is Firle Place a ruin or still intact?
Firle Place is largely intact - Home of the Gage family since the 15th century.
