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TQ 819-251 Sussex England
Great Dixter was originally a 13th century fortified moated manor house, known as Dicksterve. In the mid 15th century, Richard Wakehurst founded the timber framed manor house, for which Sir Thomas Etchingham was granted a licence to crenellate, in 1479. The large hall house, comprises a central open hall, with a three bay parlour cross-wing to the west. From 1910, Nathaniel Lloyd and Sir Edwin Lutyens restored the house and added the Yeoman's hall to the east, destroying the old service area. 3 miles west is Bodiam Castle and 9 miles south-west is Glottenham Castle.
Great Dixter is located to the west of Northiam, off High Park. 11 miles north of Hastings, on the A28.
The site is managed by The Great Dixter Charitable Trust and open, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays April to October, Gardens 11:00-5:00pm, House 2:00-5:00pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 