Historic houses · South East England
Brantridge Park
In or near Pease Pottage.
Brantridge Park — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Simon Carey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balcombe · 1.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brantridge Park, the nearest railway station is Balcombe, located 1.9 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is RH17 6FN.
About
Brantridge Park is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
The Wings Museum is a volunteer-run establishment that showcases a wide array of World War Two aviation memorabilia. Visitors can explore various exhibits that include aero engines, uniforms, and personal stories from the war, providing a unique insight into the experiences of those who served.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Brantridge Park, Balcombe, West Sussex, England is a 19th-century country house, formerly one of the lesser royal residences. It is a Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The house and grounds replaced Brantridge farmhouse and farm. Sir Robert Loder, 1st Baronet acquired the estate in 1849, and by 1874, Brantridge Park mansion had been built. Standing in Brantridge Forest, it was the seat of Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone (and brother of Queen Mary), and his wife, Princess Alice of Albany, the last surviving grandchild of Queen Victoria. They leased the house Weetman Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray from 1922 onwards. Princess Beatrice, youngest and last surviving child of Queen Victoria and aunt of Princess Alice, also lived in Brantridge Park until her death in her sleep here on 26 October 1944, aged 87. Sir Denys Lowson, at one time Lord Mayor of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0573, -0.1646
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Balcombe
- Postcode
- RH17 6FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Balcombe — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; last admission 4:15pm
- Official site
- www.wingsmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2547961 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brantridge Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brantridge Park?
- Brantridge Park is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 6FN), in the parish of Balcombe.
- What is Brantridge Park?
- Brantridge Park — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brantridge Park?
- The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 6FN.
- Is Brantridge Park a listed building?
- Brantridge Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Brantridge Park a protected site?
- Yes — Brantridge Park is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Brantridge Park?
- The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 6FN.