| 3 miles north-east of Chichester, off A27, A283 or A286 With its 12,000 acres, Goodwood is world famous as one of England's most lively and fashionable country estates. The Sussex downs and the rolling green park provide a glorious backdrop to the magnificent Regency House, which is still inhabited by the Earl and Countess of March and their young family. more information |
| 3.5 miles east of East Grinstead, on A264 to Tunbridge Wells An 18th century neo-classical house set in a wooded valley. Bought by John Sperling, an Essex landowner, in 1792, who commissioned Benjamin Henry Latrobe to build his new house in the Greek revival style. The property passed through several hands and after World War II the house was divided into apartments but fell into disrepair. Although owned by Led Zepplin in the 1970s the decline continued, by the early 1980s the house was on the verge of collapse. It was rescued in 1982 by David Pinnegar who began restoring the house. more information |
| 7 miles west of Worthing, on A283 between Pulborough and Storrington An Elizabethan house set in a deer park close to the South Downs. During the Middle Ages it was owned by Westminster Abbey. In 1601 it was sold to Thomas Bysshop and the property remained in the family until the 20th century. In 1922 the 17th Baroness Zouche sold Parham to Clive Pearson who purchased many of the paintings and added his own collections of portraits, objets d'art and English furniture. After his death in 1965 it was vested in the Parham Park Trust. Walled garden of nearly four acres, and lawns give views across the parkland. more information |
| 5.5 miles east of Midhurst, on A272 The Earls of Northumberland had a house here from the 13th century. In around 1690 Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, remodeled the house, and on his death it passed to the Wyndham family who employed 'Capability' Brown to landscape the park, and added to the Duke of Somerset's collection of Old Masters and sculpture from Rome and Greece. The house and park were given to the National Trust in 1947 by the 3rd Lord Leaconfield, but still the home of Lord and Lady Egremont. The parkland is considered to be 'Capability' Brown's masterpiece. more information |
| In Bramber, off A283, 10 miles north-east of Brighton A 15th century timber-framed house, , originally a hostel for travellers. The present house is about half the size of the original building. It was neglected but in 1896 the house was purchased by the Hon. Algernon Bourke, who restored the building and added two wings. Requisitioned by the army in WWII, it was later used as a guest-house. St Mary's is now restored and it is a family home with gardens, including a topiary. more information |
| 2 miles south of East Grinstead, off B2110 Standen is a showpiece of the Arts and Crafts movement, built between 1891 and 1894 by Philip Webb for the Beale family. Webb, together with William Morris, was a leading member of the Arts and Crafts movement. The furniture was custom made and there are examples of wallpapers and fabrics designed by William Morris. Standen is now owned by the National Trust. more information |
| 5 miles south-east of Petersfield, on B2146 Designed in 1690 by William Talman for Lord Grey, later Earl of Tankerton. In 1747 it was sold to Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh and he and his wife Sarah furnished the house with collections of furniture, carpets and works of art. Their son, Sir Harry Fetherstonhaugh, succeeded in 1774 and he entertained lavishly often with the Prince Regent. In 1954 Uppark was given to the National Trust. The collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics were rescued from a fire in 1989 and been returned to the restored 18th century interior. more information |
