| entwell - a very different experience: a romantic, completely moated, mellow redbrick Tudor mansion in a tranquil parkland setting - but so much more. |
A 30+ years Restoration Project
In 1970 Kentwell stood neglected. No-one was prepared to take it on - except Patrick Phillips. He fell for this wonderful House in its magical setting and was not deterred by its condition. Ever since then he has, with his wife and family, sought to bring Kentwell back to life. Their works have taken part of the House and its 15th Century Service Building back to the 16th Century. Elsewhere changes reflect their own preferences. House, Gardens & Farm have an unrivalled ability to captivate the visitor.
Take a glimpse into both the past and present of this unique House. Enjoy its delightful Gardens. You can do this whenever you come but especially if you visit during one of the award-winning Re-Creations of Tudor or WWII Everyday Life and (recently) Victorian life. Kentwell pioneered Tudor domestic Living History Events in the UK, and nearly 30 years on the Re-Creations are as magical as ever.
News
Open Air Entertainments
Submitted by pp on Tue, 10/08/2010 - 12:31pm.Merry Wives of Windsor - This Shakespeare's almost farce was very well received with an outstanding Falstaff (Alex Delamere) - as good as you'll see anywhere - backed up by a first rate company. Several in the audience commented that they did not believe that Shakespeare could be so much fun.
Newborn piglets to our sows Gingerbread and Fruitcake
Submitted by pp on Sat, 08/05/2010 - 5:31pm.Two sows produced piglets a few days apart recently. The first had 10 piglets of varied hue. The second four including one tiny runt (half-sized piglet) which as I write still survives and seems to be thriving. Indeed she seems to be the boss of the other three!
Scaresville wins top Award
Submitted by pp on Sat, 08/05/2010 - 5:26pm.Kentwell's Scaresville won the category of best UK Halloween Scare Attraction 2009 at the Screamie Awards on 6th May. So while the rest of the country was wondering about voting in one contest we were basking in the consequences of a different kind of public vote.
REDECORATION & TAPESTRIES
Submitted by pp on Wed, 07/04/2010 - 12:12pm.We were re-decorating solidly in the New Year, most notably in the Great Hall and Parlour, subtle differences in the schemes of each may not be obvious to the casual observer but both rooms had begun to look very tired and are now spruced up again. It is nearly 30 years since both were last done but our busy schedule of activities means that both rooms take a hammering.
EARLY SPRING 2010
Submitted by pp on Fri, 19/03/2010 - 3:57pm.WEATHER & BULBS
The wintry weather continued into March with regular frosts which have played havoc with our (frost resistant - ha! ha!) bricks of the Tudor Rose Maze pavement. In fact recent frosts have done far more damage than the early heavy frosts of December.