The Clergy House

The Tye
Alfriston
Polegate
East Sussex BN26 5TL

01323 871443 (Shop)
Fax: 01323 871318

Alfriston Clergy House in Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, was the first property to be acquired by the National Trust. It was purchased in 1896 for £10.

The house is a 14th-century Wealden hall house. Although the name reflects the fact that the parish priest and his housekeeper used it, the house was originally built as a farmer's house. It is a very modest property — not at all like the grand rectories that many Church of England clergy occupied by the 19th century. It is a low-ceilinged, two-storey, timber-framed building with a thatched roof. Part of the house was rebuilt in the 17th century. It has a rare chalk and sour milk floor. Outside there is a small but well-planted cottage garden.

The house is open to the public.

Admission prices
£3.60, child £1.80, family £8.95. Groups £2.80. Guided tour £1.30 extra (inc. NT members)

Open Saturday to Sunday 4th - 19th March 11am - 4pm Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm 30th October - 17th of December