More about Kentwell Hall, Gardens & Farm
A Family Home
Kentwell is not a ‘stately home’ but very much a lived-in and loved family home, something it has been for over 500 years. The public see much of the House, including rooms used by the family - usually with obvious signs of use.
It is also a project - for 35 years now a non-stop effort to save this beautiful House, re-create its Gardens and form a traditional style Farm. In this sense it is very much a House of today, even if some of the works have accentuiated the House's Tudor origins.
We hope visitors will feel more like guests in a private home, rather than visitors to a public institution.
Timeless Charm & Tranquillity
Over 150 years ago it was written that 'visitors emerging from the Avenue on a summery evening cannot withold admiration when they see the manifold beauties of Kentwell Hall'. This remains true today.
Another writer, born at Kentwell over 100 years ago, described it as "...a little great house of magical beauty..." and "...as a paradise on earth..." Many visitors today share that feeling.
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Surprises found around Kentwell - Kentwell is full of Intriguing features added in recent years.
The Extensive Gardens at Kentwell - - dominated by moats & mellow brickwork. Nearly always something new or in progress.
The Rare Breeds Traditional Farm - A real farm set amidst ancient and newly formed oak framed buildings. Enjoyed by all ages especially in the early Spring when the animals are still in for winter.
Ghost Tales - There are many ghost stories relating to Kentwell.
The History of the House - Kentwell has a fascinating history, and has been home to many interesting families over 500 years.
Tour of the House - Guides you round the Hall and its original service building, the Moat House.
The Family and the House's Restoration - Kentwell stood much neglected in 1970. This tells how it is being brought it back to life.