England’s longest water filled moat surrounds the site which dates back to 1229.

Find out about Michelham’s fascinating 800 year history, from its foundation by Augustinian canons, through the destruction caused by the dissolution of the monasteries in Tudor times and into its later life as a country house.

One of the Society’s places to visit in Sussex and ideal for a family day out.  As well as the historic house, additional highlights include seven acres of grounds, kitchen garden, medieval herb garden, working watermill, replica Iron Age roundhouses and children’s play area. Download a property leaflet here.

New for 2012, Images of Michelham on display in the picture gallery and hands on activities and dressing up throughout the house.  Our newly refurbished cafe is also now open.

Please note that the children’s play area will not be available from 10th to 20th April 2012.

Plan your visit: Practicalities, Schools.

Open: Every day March to November, 10.30am-5pm (or dusk if earlier).

Admission 2012: Adult £7.30, child £3.90, concessions £6.30, family £19.20 (1 adult plus 4 children, or 2 adults and 2 children)