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The Priest House, West Hoathy

Priest HouseAn early fifteenth century timber framed hall-house which stands in the scenic surroundings of a traditional cottage gardens on the edge of Ashdown Forest.

The grounds have a formal herb garden containing over 170 culinary, medicinal and folklore herbs.

Thought to have been built for the Priory of St Pancras in Lewes, it was modernised in Elizabethan times into a more substantial Yeoman's dwelling.

Now a museum it contains a collection of domestic country furniture, kitchen equipment, needlework and household items.

Priest HouseOpening Times:
Open 1st March - 31st October
Tuesday - Saturday (plus Mondays during August and Bank Holidays), 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sundays, 12 noon - 5.30pm

Admission Prices:
Adult £2.90
Child (5-15) £1.45
Senior Citizen £2.60
Student £2.60
Disabled / Carer £1.45 each

Group Admission Prices (minimum 15 people) 2007:
Adult £2.60
Child (5-15) £1.30
Senior Citizen £2.40
Student: £2.40

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