Preston Manor and Gardens
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
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Preston Manor was the home of the Stanford family and brings the upstairs and downstairs life of Edwardian society to life. It stands with its gardens on the edge of Preston Park, one of Brighton's most popular parks. It is run by Brighton and Hove Museums and hosts atmospheric ghost events in the autumn.
Highlights
- Edwardian upstairs and downstairs rooms
- Home of the Stanford family
- Historic gardens
- Next to Preston Park
Good to know
- Ghost-themed events run in the run-up to Halloween
Getting there
Preston Manor and Gardens, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD
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