The Priest House Museum and Garden is owned by Sussex Past.
A fifteenth century house and garden open to the public, crammed full of artefacts, home to an eclectic collection including the iconic Suffragettes’ Handkerchief.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday midday -5.30pm.
Find us in North Lane, West Hoathly, Sussex RH19 4PP. Tel. 01342 810479
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The Priest House stands in a traditional cottage garden in the picturesque village of West Hoathly on the edge of Ashdown Forest.
The house was owned in turn by Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves, Mary I and Elizabeth I. It is now furnished with 17th & 18th century country furniture and domestic objects collected by John Godwin-King, who gifted these and the house to The Sussex Archaeological Society.
Over 170 culinary, medicinal & household herbs are planted in the garden. The resident Curator gives fascinating tours of the house and garden upon request.
Groups are welcomed. Please call 01342 810 479 to discuss arrangements.
The museum is supported by an active Friends group who are currently developing this website. New members are always welcome and application forms are available in the museum.
The museum is open every day except Monday until the end of October.