Come along to one of the free open days and learn about the history of The Grange/St Edward's Presbytery
Open Friday 13th - Monday 16th 10am-4pm (Friday - Sunday as part of Heritage Open Days)
The Grange was built by Augustus Pugin in 1845 and remained in the family until 1928. The building reflects Pugin's belief in the Gothic style as the only true Christian architecture and his ideal to live out his life in the Middle Ages. Pugin produced some of his finest work at The Grange including designs for the House of Lords.
The Presbytery next door, also open during this weekend, has much restrained Pugin detailing to admire, although this simple house was not given the rich interiors of The Grange. It housed priests for only a few years. In the 1860s, Edward Pugin added a well-lit studio overlooking the courtyard of The Grange for his own architectural practice. Pugins lived here until 1928, when the Presbytery became part of the monks’ school.
Free Admission and leaflets on the building's history available.
Entry is free but your visit must be pre-booked via EventBrite
Learn more about Augustus Pugin and his family's work around the town on the self-guided Pugin Town Trail or take a digital discovery
Free
Address
The Grange and Presbytery Open Days (Sep)
The Grange & St Edward's Presbytery, St. Augustine's Road, Ramsgate
CT11 9NZ
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