History and Heritage

The South East of England is a region rich in history much of it connected to North America

Firle Place

Firle Place, at the foot of the rolling hills of the South Downs is home to the Gage family since the 15th century. General Sir Thomas Gage was the last British Governor of Massachusetts (1774-1775) and was Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces at the outbreak of the American War of Independence.

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Painshill Park

Painshill Park, near Cobham, one of the most important 18th century Landscape gardens in Europe, is a unique award winning restoration of England's Georgian Heritage. Within its 160 acres, its landscapes are a work of art enriched by the buildings and waters, trees and shrubberies that help define the subtle and surprising vistas.

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