Parham House
West Sussex, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Parham Park Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Parham Park, Storrington, Pulborough RH20 4HR
Telephone 01903 742021
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
Parham House is an Elizabethan house set in a medieval deer park and run by a charitable trust. Reviewers describe it as a house that still feels loved and lived in rather than a museum, with a friendly guide in each room. The gardens get the warmest comments of all: a walled garden with quiet corners and seats, and walks out to the lake.
Worth the trip
The walled garden, which reviewers describe as somewhere to sit a while rather than just walk through.
Before you go
Reviewers report a staggered opening, with the gardens and cafe from around midday and the house later in the afternoon, and note dogs are welcome in the gardens and parkland but only guide dogs go inside the house.
The gardens are what reviewers praise most, particularly the walled garden with its quiet corners and seating, the planting through the seasons and the walk to the lake; one mentions that the walled garden was cleared during the pandemic to tackle bindweed and has since been replanted. Room guides in the house are repeatedly described as friendly and happy to answer questions. Reviewers note staggered opening, with the gardens and cafe opening around midday and the house later in the afternoon, and mention that the gardens and parkland are dog friendly while the house is limited to guide dogs; one visitor entered the gardens free as an RHS member with a charge for the house. The cafe is the clearest point of criticism, with one reviewer reporting a small dry scone, poor coffee and a bill just under £40 that they felt was well out of line with the quality.
Elizabethan house set in a medieval deer park, run by a charitable trust.
“The walled garden is beautiful with many quiet spots with seats which8 gives you a chance to sit, chill and enjoy the scent and atmosphere.”- Steve Hyson, 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.
- Facilities
- “They have got plenty of flowers and the gardens and cafe opened from 12.00 or 12.30.” - Sam
Common questions about Parham House
Where is Parham House?
Parham House is in West Sussex, England, at Parham Park, Storrington, Pulborough RH20 4HR.
Do you need a ticket to visit Parham House?
Yes - Parham House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Parham Park Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Is Parham House dog-friendly?
Visitor reviews suggest dogs are welcome at Parham House - one reviewer noted: “…the house. The gardens and parkland is dog friendly, the house guide dog only. The walled garden had been comp…”. Policies can vary between parts of a site and change over time, so confirm with the operator before visiting with a dog.
What is the highlight of visiting Parham House?
The walled garden, which reviewers describe as somewhere to sit a while rather than just walk through.
Is Parham House a ruin or still intact?
Parham House is largely intact - Elizabethan house set in a medieval deer park, run by a charitable trust.
