Alfriston Clergy House
The first building saved forever for the nation by the National Trust
Alfriston Clergy House
Overview
The first building saved forever for the nation by the National Trust
This early 15th-century Wealden hall-house was bought as a restoration project in 1896 by the newly formed National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty. Through a series of changes and renovations across the centuries it has become this picturesque house seen today in its idyllic setting with views across the River Cuckmere.
The mixed cottage garden is a delight throughout the year with its Arts and Crafts style 'garden rooms' . The orchard was mentioned in Octavia Hill’s 1896 description of the Clergy House as ‘tiny but beautiful, with orchard and a sweep of lowland river behind it’. The apple trees are old and rare varieties such as Sussex Duck’s Bill, Lady Sudeley and the local Alfriston Apple.
- Telephone
- 01323871961
- alfriston@nationaltrust.org.uk
Alfriston Clergy House
How to get here
- Address
- The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TL
- By cycle
- NCN2
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- South Downs Way within ¾ mile
- By train
- Berwick 2½ miles
- By road
- 4 miles north-east of Seaford, just east of B2108, in Alfriston village, adjoining The Tye and St Andrew's church
- Parking: 500 yards across village (not National Trust). Please note there is no provision for motorhome or camper van parking in any of the car parks in Alfriston.
- By bus
- services from Lewes, Eastbourne and Seaford (pass close Lewes train station and Seaford train station)
Alfriston Clergy House
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Alfriston Clergy House
Opening times
Please note...
You will need to pre-book your visit. The first visit slot will be from 11am. The last visit slot will be from 3pm. Go to 'What's On' for more information
Saturday 23 October
- House and garden Closed
Sunday 24 October
- House and garden Closed
Monday 25 October
- House and garden Closed
Tuesday 26 October
- House and garden Closed
Wednesday 27 October
- House and garden 11:00 - 16:00
Thursday 28 October
- House and garden 11:00 - 16:00
Friday 29 October
- House and garden Closed
Alfriston Clergy House
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01323871961
- alfriston@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TL