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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Church of the Grey Friars

In or near Icklesham.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited£

Church of the Grey Friars — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Winchelsea open gardens - geograph.org.uk - 4513170

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Winchelsea · 1.5 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Church of the Grey Friars is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Court Hall Museum in Winchelsea showcases the history of the ancient town through various exhibits, including maps, models, and local pottery. It is housed in a historic building that features notable displays, such as a list of Mayors dating back to 1430.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Church of the Grey Friars is a historic site located in South-East England. It is notable for its association with the Franciscan order, established in the 13th century. The building reflects significant architectural features of its era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9218, 0.7104
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Icklesham
Postcode
TN36 4ED
Parliamentary constituency
Hastings and Rye
Phone
07918 704559
Nearest railway station
Winchelsea1.5 km
Opening
Wednesday to Sunday from 8th April to late October 11.30am to 3.30pm
Official site
www.winchelsea.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of the Grey Friars?
Church of the Grey Friars is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN36 4ED), in the parish of Icklesham.
What is Church of the Grey Friars?
Church of the Grey Friars — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Church of the Grey Friars?
The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN36 4ED.
Is Church of the Grey Friars a protected site?
Yes — Church of the Grey Friars is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Church of the Grey Friars?
The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN36 4ED.