Historic houses · South East England
The Porch House
In or near Felbridge.
The Porch House — house in East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Porch House is a historic house in West Sussex, South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Grinstead and Uckfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area RH19.
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Official information
The McIndoe Memorial Statue in East Grinstead honors Sir Archibald McIndoe, a pioneering plastic surgeon known for his work with burned airmen during World War II. The statue, unveiled in 2014, symbolizes the town's compassionate response to the physical and psychological needs of these men.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Porch House is a historic house located in East Grinstead, West Sussex. It is a Grade II* listed building, notable for its architectural significance. The property is situated within the High Weald and Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.1239, -0.0046
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- East Grinstead
- Postcode
- RH19 3DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead — 1 km
- Official site
- www.visiteastgrinstead.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533414 (CC0)
- commons: The Porch House, High Street, East Grinstead (geograph 4524278).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Porch House?
- The Porch House is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH19 3DD), in the parish of East Grinstead.
- What is The Porch House?
- The Porch House — house in East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Porch House?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH19 3DD.
- Is The Porch House a listed building?
- The Porch House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Porch House a protected site?
- Yes — The Porch House is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Porch House?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH19 3DD.