Cowdray Heritage Trust

Cowdray today is in the care of the Cowdray Heritage Trust*, an independent charity now responsible for managing the site on a 99-year lease from the Cowdray Estate. The Trust was formed in 1996 after Midhurst Town Council and the current (4th)Viscount Cowdray met to formulate a plan to save the ruins from total collapse and to make it a successful visitor attraction and a vibrant living part of the area’s heritage.

*The Board of Trustees for the Cowdray Heritage Trust -

Viscount Cowdray (President)
David Baker OBE, Chairman (Archaeologist)
Robert Windle (Cowdray Estate)
Mrs Bridget Howard (Historian)
Peter Bostock (Solicitor)
Nola Hendon (West Sussex County Council)
Elizabeth Hamilton (Chichester District Council)
Judy Fowler (Midhurst Town Council)
Dr Andrew Guyatt (Easebourne Parish Council)
Miles Halton
John Mockridge
Jenny Streeter

 

Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.

Cowdray Historic House



Cowdray Heritage Trust, Midhurst, West Sussex

Cowdray Heritage Trust, Visitor Centre,
River Ground Stables, Cowdray Park, Midhurst,
West Sussex GU29 9AL
Tel: 01730 810781
Use our Enquiry form or email: info@cowdray.org.uk

 

 

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