The estate was used as the filming location for the 2005 production of Pride and Prejudice, representing the Longbourn estate.
The house is constructed in the William and Mary architectural style, completed in 1674.
The grounds contain a significant moat that surrounds the manor house on three sides.
The 'Enchanted Forest' area was developed to include thematic woodland trails and zip lines prior to the closure.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a frequent visitor to the house and used the estate as the primary setting for his novel The Valley of Fear.
Groombridge Place is a historic moated manor house estate near Tunbridge Wells, currently closed for extensive site-wide refurbishment. The estate is noted for its 17th-century formal gardens, including a unique Knot Garden and a Walled Garden. The grounds feature the 'Enchanted Forest,' a woodland area historically equipped with adventure trails and wooden play structures. The manor house itself dates back to the 17th century and serves as the architectural center of the property. The site encompasses large areas of parkland and ancient woodland adjacent to the Kent and East Sussex border. Prior to its closure, the estate served as a location for film productions, including adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The site is currently inaccessible to the public due to ongoing renovations.
The exterior view of the moated manor house from the edge of the gardens.
Monitor official estate communications or local council planning notices for announcements regarding the end of the closure period.
Ensure you verify the reopening status via the official website before planning any travel to the area.
Check the local Tunbridge Wells tourism board website for any updates on public access to the surrounding public footpaths.
Do not attempt to access the private grounds while the site is marked as closed for refurbishment.
Currently closed for refurbishment; no public access permitted.
