Great days out for the whole family

a traditional country house garden

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The House: part original Tudor, with later classical elements, mixed with the owners' personal style. Tudor portraits, interesting artefacts and historic tapestries make this a family home with a difference.

The Gardens: romantic moats, extensive lawns, walled gardens, massive clipped yews, espaliered fruit trees and giant cedars surround the House. Over 30 acres of tranquil breathing space, with a surprise to delight the senses around every corner.

The Moat House: this rare survivor of a 15th Century service building rises sheer from the moat and contains our working dairy, bakery, brewhouse and stillroom.

Special Events: Kentwell Hall pioneers domestic living history events in the UK with something for everyone to enjoy together. But we're not just all about history - a wide variety of family events, open air cinema and themed days all bring this historic venue to life throughout the year.

Where are we? Kentwell Hall is on the edge of the picturesque village of Long Melford, in Suffolk. We are 10 miles south of Bury St Edmunds and 4 miles north of Sudbury.

Kentwell Hall • Long Melford • Suffolk CO10 9BA

Gardens Open

Gardens Open - great for families!

Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays (apart from special event days) and daily during school holidays, 11am-3pm - Kentwell's gardens are a delight — a haven of peace and tranquillity in a busy world with naught but the birds to disturb you.

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Gardens Open

House and Gardens Open

Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays (apart from special event days) and daily during school holidays, 11am-3pm (House open 12noon-2.30pm). The House retains its Tudor layout but internal decorations are Georgian, mostly in the Gothick influence in a number of styles directed by the architect Thomas Hopper or more recent. Tearoom and Gift Shop open.

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Entertainment

Garden Tour with Judith Phillips

Join Judith Phillips, Kentwell's Owner and Head Gardener, for a tour of Kentwell's Gardens, including the current project of a Classical Temple Rose Garden. Includes tea and cake.

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Entertainment

Buildings Tour with Patrick Phillips

Join Patrick Phillips, Kentwell's Owner, for a tour of Kentwell's buildings to cover works to the House and Moat House as well as the numerous Tudor-style buildings he has created. Includes drinks afterwards.

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Living History

The Tudor Manor (June)

For a family day out with a difference, visit the manor lost in time - step back to the year 1599, to the time of Queen Elizabeth I.

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An unrivalled experience for all ages

Kentwell Hall is one of the finest moated Tudor Houses in England, set in over 25 acres of its own gardens and parkland, with numerous historic buildings. We are best known for turning back the clock and inviting visitors to step back in time to fully immerse themselves in the history of a given period.

Kentwell's living history re-creations are unique. They offer a scale and depth unmatched anywhere, giving total immersion in the sights, sounds and smells of the past.

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