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Visitors in the kitchens of Preston Manor 

What to see  

Preston Manor was home to the Stanford family for over 130 years and evokes a wonderful atmosphere of Edwardian living.

Decorated and furnished in the style of the early 20th century with many original exhibits, there are over  20 rooms to visit

  • elegant reception rooms and bedrooms
  • kitchens, sculleries and pantries
  • servants’ quarters
  • a child’s nursery

Find out 

  • how the lady of the house enjoyed her Morning Room
  • why brass beds were so popular throughout the 19th century
  • what the Bells Passage was used for
  • the function of a Boot Hall

and much, much more

Outside, wander in the delightful old-fashioned walled gardens.

Tales of ghostly sightings and supernatural experiences go back through history and the Manor regularly hosts Ghost Tours.  Find out more about ghosts at Preston Manor.


History of Preston Manor

History of Preston Manor

Since the death of Ellen and Charles Thomas-Stanford in 1932, the house has been under the ownership of the local council and has remained a living testament to the Stanford family and a reflection of their daily lives.

 
 
 

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