A mansion which was once owned by Led Zeppelin and built by the architect of the White House is open to the public.

Hammerwood Park, built in 1792, is a neo-classical mansion nestled in the countryside in Hammerwood, near East Grinstead.

The house was converted to flats in the Sixties and in 1973 rock band Led Zeppelin bought it at auction, intending to turn it into a recording studio and flats.

The Argus: An archive image of the gardenAn archive image of the garden (Image: The Argus)

Although the house made an appearance at the beginning of the film The Song Remains The Same their plans did not progress.

Nine years later, David Pinnegar bought Hammerwood Park and set about renovating it.

It serves as his family home but has also welcomed visitors since 1983.

The Argus: Archive image of the inside of the music roomArchive image of the inside of the music room (Image: The Argus)

From the beginning of June until the end of September, Hammerwood Park is open to visitors.

The house is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

Entry tickets for full-paying adults cost £10 with tours, led by David, starting at 2.05pm.

Hammerwood Park is a 35-minute drive from Crawley and a ten-minute drive from East Grinstead.