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Preston Manor
Preston Manor is a historic building that was the one-time administrative center of the former village of Preston. It has been in place since the middle of the 13th century, although the majority of today’s structure dates back to the 1700s. Find out about the affluent former owners of the site and upper-class Edwardian society from this museum’s exhibits.
Amble through the site’s walled garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Marvel at the old flint walls that date back many centuries, as well as the ruins of a structure built around a well. Visit the eerie graveyard for animals that belonged to the families that occupied the house. Meander past the cemetery, where four cats and 16 dogs are buried, to admire the lily ponds.
The manor has a reputation for being haunted. Many sightings of a woman in gray, an excommunicated nun and a phantom who rides a toy tractor have been reported as far back as the 1500s. Learn about the ghostly séances and investigative television programs these legends have inspired.
Enter the house to see its Edwardian décor and furnishings. Explore the sophisticated reception room and look around the servants’ quarters. Note the disparity between the quality of the servant halls and that of the family rooms.
The building is a two-story mansion with a Georgian façade, a basement and an attic, so visitors can traverse four floors in total. Discover the library, morning room, dining room and the building’s majestic staircases.
The manor is closed on Mondays but otherwise open daily from morning until late afternoon. There is an entrance fee, with discounts for kids, students and families.
Preston Manor is part of Preston Park, which lies 2 miles (3 kilometers) northwest of the city center. Buses depart regularly from Brighton Railway Station to the site, a journey that takes about 20 minutes. Visit nearby attractions including the Booth Museum of Natural History and the Preston Park Velodrome.
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101 Stroudley Road, Brighton, EnglandLocated in Brighton City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 15-minute walk of North Laine, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, and Brighton Dome. Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Brighton Royal Pavilion are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brighton Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brighton London Road Station is 12 minutes.
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Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road, East Sussex, Brighton, EnglandNestled on the beach, this Seafront hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Brighton Beach. Brighton Pier and Brighton Royal Pavilion are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is 14 minutes by foot and Brighton London Road Station is 29 minutes.
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
88 92 Queens Road, East Sussex, Brighton, EnglandLocated in Brighton City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of North Laine, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, and Brighton Dome. Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Brighton Royal Pavilion are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is only a 2-minute walk and Brighton London Road Station is 16 minutes.
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Preston Park Hotel
216 Preston Road, Brighton, EnglandSituated in Brighton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Preston Manor and Preston Park. Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Brighton Royal Pavilion are also within 3 mi (5 km). Preston Park Station is only a 3-minute walk and Brighton London Road Station is 25 minutes.
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Kings Hotel
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Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel
149 Kings Road, Brighton, EnglandNestled on the beach, this Seafront hotel is within a 10-minute walk of British Airways i360 and Brighton Beach. Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Brighton Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brighton Station is 19 minutes by foot and Hove Station is 29 minutes.
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Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, EnglandNestled on the beach, this Seafront hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Fishing Museum, Brighton Beach, and Brighton Pier. Brighton Sea Life Centre and Brighton Centre are also within 5 minutes. Brighton Station is 14 minutes by foot and Brighton London Road Station is 27 minutes.
