A fascinating Tudor house at the heart of a vibrant community
Sutton House and Breaker's Yard is an intriguing site with a 500-year history: from Tudor courtiers and merchants to twentieth-century car-breakers. Visits are currently by guided tour only at the advertised times and it's advisable to book tickets, although a few places may be available on the door.
One of London’s last remaining Tudor houses, Sutton House was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir. A fixer for Thomas Cromwell, by 1540 he was Secretary of State to Henry VIII - and this was his family home.
Immerse yourself the atmosphere of a Tudor house as you explore many of our rooms: with fine, oak-panelled chambers, a great hall, and robust fireplaces as well as a tranquil courtyard. Then enjoy the twists and surprises as you discover later period additions, that reveal the house’s other unexpected stories.
Over five centuries, Sutton House has survived swathes of London’s radical social and political change by adapting to the world around it: it was a Victorian school, a church institute in World War One, a Trades Union office in the 1960s and '70s and a punk squat in the 1980s.
Today we work with local communities and partners to run events and activities so everyone can enjoy this beautiful space. We have also reclaimed some of the nearby land to create an award-winning garden: ‘The Breaker's Yard’ playfully celebrates its industrial past.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £8.00 |
| Child | N/A | £4.00 |
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:
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.
Visits to Sutton House are currently by guided tour only, which are free to NT members and children aged 5 or under. For more details on the type of visit you can experience, please check our What To Expect page.
Please note: Our office is closed on Saturdays and Mondays.
