Main Features of The House
It is possible to see in the house the evidence of occupation over its 670-year history:
- The State Rooms, filled with a wonderful collection acquired by generations of the Sidney family.
- The West Solar, or State Dining Room, part of the medieval building, contains an interesting collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain.
- The Queen Elizabeth Room, named after Queen Elizabeth I, with its display of early upholstered furniture.
- The Tapestry Room
- The Long Gallery, full of royal and family portraits
- The Nether Gallery: with an array of arms and armour
- Toy Museum - features toys from several generations of the Sidney family, includes dolls, doll houses, teddies, toy soldiers, mechanical toys and general play items
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