Preston Manor & Gardens: Entry Ticket

About this experience

Preston Manor & Gardens Tickets Preston Manor & Gardens tickets give you access to one of Brighton's most authentic Edwardian estates. This historic mansion, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, survived as the Stanford family's home until 1933 and now offers an unfiltered look into early 20th-century English life. Your Preston Manor tickets unlock meticulously restored interiors frozen in 1912. Walk through ornate drawing rooms with original furnishings, formal dining spaces, and intimate family bedrooms. The manor's kitchen showcases period cooking equipment, while the servants' hall reveals the daily routines of the butler, housekeeper, and household staff who maintained this grand estate. These behind-the-scenes areas highlight the social structures and working conditions typical of Edwardian England. Beyond the house, Preston Manor Gardens provide peaceful grounds perfect for exploring Brighton's heritage in a natural setting. The estate combines architectural history with landscaped beauty, making it essential viewing for anyone interested in how England's upper classes lived a century ago. Highlights Ornate drawing rooms featuring original Stanford family furnishings from 1912 Authentic Edwardian kitchen with historic cooking equipment and utensils Staff quarters including the butler's pantry and housekeeper's rooms Formal dining spaces showcasing upper-class entertaining customs Family bedrooms with period décor and personal belongings Landscaped gardens perfect for peaceful strolls around the estate Plan Your Visit to Preston Manor & Gardens Preston Manor opening hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm on operating days. Most visitors spend 2-3 hours exploring the manor house, staff quarters, and gardens at a comfortable pace. Weekday mornings tend to be quieter, while the gardens are particularly beautiful during spring and summer months. The manor offers wheelchair accessibility throughout, and photography is permitted in most areas. A small gift shop sells heritage-themed souvenirs and books about the Stanford family and local history. While exploring Brighton's historic attractions, consider combining your visit with Royal Pavilion Brighton tickets to see the city's most famous architectural treasure. Preston Manor is easily accessible from Brighton city centre, making it perfect to pair with other local attractions. After experiencing Edwardian grandeur, you might enjoy Brighton i360 observation tower tickets for panoramic views over the South Coast from Britain's tallest moving observation tower.

Highlights

• Visit an Edwardian estate recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086
• Explore interiors preserved exactly as they appeared in 1912
• Walk through ornate drawing rooms furnished with original pieces
• Discover the Stanford family home, lived in until 1933
• Wander formal gardens surrounding one of Brighton's oldest mansions

What is included

• Entry ticket

Before you go

Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm - please check seasonal variations before your visit Accessibility: Full wheelchair access available throughout Preston Manor and Gardens Photography: Permitted inside the manor, but flash photography may be restricted to preserve interiors Parking: Limited on-site parking available, public transport recommended for Brighton visits Entry Policy: Tickets provide access to all areas including manor house, staff quarters, and gardens Visitor Tips: Allow 2-3 hours for a complete visit to fully explore all rooms and gardens

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.