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St. Mary'S House & Gardens

4.7(197)
Historical Landmark

About

St Mary’s House & Gardens offers a rare blend of 15th-century architecture and meticulously restored grounds, ideal for business events seeking a historic yet tranquil setting. The estate includes panelled rooms like the Elizabethan Painted Room and a Victorian music room, providing distinctive spaces for meetings or receptions.

Set on five acres near Bramber Castle, the gardens feature themed areas including a Secret Garden and a landscape water garden with a lake, creating serene outdoor options for breaks or networking. Onsite parking and a tearoom add convenience, making St Mary’s a unique venue for corporate gatherings with a cultural edge.

Best for

  • Intimate historical tours & team inspiration
  • Outdoor garden breaks & networking strolls
  • Quiet client meetings with a cultural touch

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Venue Details

Standout features

Late 15th-century timber-framed house with medieval features
Historic Architecture
Late 15th-century timber-framed house with medieval features
Built around 1470 on 12th-century Knights Templar land, the house retains fine panelled rooms including an Elizabethan trompe l’oeil Painted Room and a Victorian music room used for concerts. It’s recognized as the best example of late 15th-century
Five acres of diverse, historic garden rooms
Gardens
Five acres of diverse, historic garden rooms
The estate features multiple distinct garden areas including a Secret Garden with Victorian fruit walls and pineapple pits, a Jubilee rose garden, terracotta garden, King’s Garden, English Poetry Garden, and a Landscape Water Garden with a lake and
Royal, literary, and pop culture connections
Cultural Legacy
Royal, literary, and pop culture connections
The house has a remarkable history including royal ties, literary links to Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and a pop culture moment as a filming location for BBC Dr Who’s Tardis landing. The restoration and preservation efforts by the

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 197 reviews