Alfriston Clergy House
Alfriston, East Sussex
Image: National TrustA thatched, timber-framed Wealden hall-house built for the village priest in the early 15th century, and the first building the National Trust ever bought, in 1896. It sits beside the church on The Tye with a cottage garden looking over the Cuckmere Valley.
Highlights
- 600-year-old medieval hall and parlours
- Arts and Crafts inspired cottage garden with orchard and kitchen garden
- Changing exhibitions in the Garden Room
- Small second-hand bookshop
Good to know
- Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden and the Garden Room
- There are no toilets on site, so use the village facilities
- The South Downs Way passes within a mile of the village
Getting there
Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TLParking: No National Trust parking. Village car parks are about 500 yards away and there is no space for motorhomes or campervans in Alfriston car parks.
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Nearby
Image: National TrustCuckmere Haven and Cuckmere Valley
The National Trust land around the meandering Cuckmere River, from the downland at High and Over down to Cuckmere Haven with classic views of the Seven Sisters cliffs. Riverside and hilltop trails link farmland, saltmarsh and chalk grassland.
Image: Drusillas ParkDrusillas Park
A family zoo aimed at younger children, mixing animals with rides, play areas and soft play. It is one of the easiest full days out in East Sussex for families with under-10s.
Image: Rathfinny Wine EstateRathfinny Wine Estate
A family-run sparkling wine estate on a south-facing slope of the South Downs near Alfriston. Browse the Cellar Door, book a tour of the winery with a guided tasting, or settle in at The Hut or the Flint Barns for food and a glass.