One of London’s last remaining Tudor houses, Sutton House was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir. A fixer for Thomas Cromwell, by 1540 he was Secretary of State to Henry VIII – and this was his family home.
Immerse yourself the atmosphere of a Tudor house as you explore many of our rooms: with fine, oak-panelled chambers, a great hall, and robust fireplaces as well as a tranquil courtyard. Then enjoy the twists and surprises as you discover later period additions, that reveal the house’s other unexpected stories.
Over five centuries, Sutton House has survived swathes of London’s radical social and political change by adapting to the world around it: it was a Victorian school, a church institute in World War One, a Trades Union office in the 1960s and ’70s and a punk squat in the 1980s.
Today they work with local communities and partners to run events and activities so everyone can enjoy this beautiful space. They have also reclaimed some of the nearby land to create an award-winning garden: ‘The Breaker’s Yard’ playfully celebrates its industrial past.
