Preston Manor

Since the death of Ellen and Charles Thomas-Stanford in 1932, the house has been under the ownership of the local council and has remained a living testament to the Stanford family and a reflection of their daily lives.

Preston Manor was home to the Stanford family for over 130 years and evokes a wonderful atmosphere of Edwardian living.

Decorated and furnished in the style of the early 20th century with many original exhibits, there are over  20 rooms to visit

    •    elegant reception rooms and bedrooms
    •    kitchens, sculleries and pantries
    •    servants’ quarters
    •    a child’s nursery

    •    Find Out
    •    how the lady of the house enjoyed her Morning Room
    •    why brass beds were so popular throughout the 19th century
    •    what the Bells Passage was used for
    •    the function of a Boot Hall
          and much, much more

Outside, wander in the delightful old-fashioned walled gardens.

Ghosts
Tales of ghostly sightings and supernatural experiences go back through history and the Manor regularly hosts Ghost Tours.  Find out more about ghosts at Preston Manor.

Schools
FInd out more about one of our most popular sessions for Schools Victorian Role Play at Preston Manor.

Preston Drove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6SD
United Kingdom
Tel 03000 290900
Email visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Opening times
Open for escorted visits from 1 April to 30 September
Tues-Sat - escorted visits take place at 15 minutes past each hour from 10.15am until 4.15pm
Sun – escorted visits take place at 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm
Duration 45 mins
No pre-booking required
Closed Mon (including Bank Holidays)
Closed (except for pre-booked groups) from 1 October to 31 March


1 April 2010
to 31 March 2011
Adult       £5.00
Child (under 16)    £3.00
Family ticket: 2 adults and up to 2 children    £13.00
Family ticket: 1 adult and up to 2 children    £8.00
Concessions (identification required): 
Seniors (60 or over)
Students 
Unemployed£4.00
£4.00
£4.00
Groups of 15 or more:
Adult
  £4.50   Child £2.70    Concessions £3.60

Brighton & Hove Resident (proof of residence
required) and up to four accompanying children free £2.50