House & Family History: Originally a preceptory of the Knights Templar, Bisham Abbey became an Augustinian priory in 1337 and a Benedictine abbey in 1537. The abbey was dissolved in 1540, as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and given to Sir Philip Hoby, who converted the abbey buildings into a private house.

Country Life: XVII, 906, 1907. LXXXIX, 320 plan, 342, 364, 1941.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Sir Philip Hoby,, 16th century.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: School

Ownership Details: Managed by Leisure Connection Ltd. as a National Sports Centre on behalf of Sport England

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No