Smallhythe Place
Smallhythe Place near Tenterden in Kent was the beloved country retreat of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry, and this atmospheric timber-framed cottage contains a touching collection of theatrical memorabilia spanning her remarkable career on the London stage. The rooms feel warmly personal, crowded with costumes, portraits and mementos of friends including Henry Irving. It's an unexpectedly moving place, less grand house and more an actor's intimate world preserved in amber.
- Ellen Terry's personal theatrical collection
- Atmospheric 16th-century timber-frame cottage
- Victorian stage costumes and portraits
Best for theatre lovers and anyone drawn to the lives of Victorian performers.