Sutton House
What Visitors Say
A brilliant place to visit while in London. Laurie, our volunteer tour guide, was fantastic and has lived in Hackney for decades, which really enriched the tour. Friendly volunteers, from reception to small secondhand bookshop, and a great location too to walk along the nearby high street and grab a bite to eat. No cafe on site. Would highly recommend a visit here. In March 2026, tours ran at 11.30 and 2.30 and the house is open 11-4 for self-led viewings on Fridays and Sundays but check website for details. (We arrived 11.20 on a Friday and luckily got the last two slots on the 11.30 tour, as there wasn’t a way to book in advance online.)
You have to book in advance, I would recommend the tour as it tells you all the details and the magnificent story of the house. Different rooms are decorated in different styles. It is a fantastic house, especially that it is five hundred years old! It still has its original well in the yard! Toilet facilities are available here. Parking is free around on a Sunday.
Staff are very nice and enthusiastic. The oldest house in East London but aside from its age, it just wasn’t that interesting which was a shame. £7 entry is reasonable though if you’re looking for something to do.
600 Year old Tudor House. Do not miss this beautiful and authentic survivor of the Tudor Age. Fireplaces, wood paneling, and original kitchen, it's all open for you to see. Do not miss it, or you will regret it. My tour volunteer, Christine, gave us the best tour I have ever been on.
Took the train there to find out it is closed, despite clearly mentioned on the National Trust website that the place is open! There were 8 other people left disappointed. Nobody picked up the phone and doors were closed. A great use of the National Trust membership.
Highlights
Tudor Interiors
Rare inner-London survival with linenfold panels, Tudor windows and fireplaces.From Henry VIII’s secretary to Huguenot weavers and sea captains—one house, many lives.
Main house rooms
Volunteer-led Tours
Enthusiastic guides bring the building’s 500+ years to life.Reviewers single out guides (e.g., Christine) as a highlight.
Ask at reception
Garden & Book Nook
A quiet stop with second-hand finds and a simple self-serve café setup.“Sanctuary” vibe in the middle of Hackney.
Rear garden / donation book area
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
Often described as the oldest residential building in Hackney; originally ‘Bryck Place’ (1535).
Entry noted around £7 by visitors—good to check current NT pricing/availability before you go.
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