We’re delighted to bring Open Air Entertainment back to Kentwell this summer!

Summer Open-Air Performances at Kentwell

Cinema

This year we will be showing a variety of films to suit all tastes:

From Wicked! to The Witchfinder General & The Wind in the Willows (both of which were filmed at Kentwell).  In September you can join us for The Last Night of the Proms, live from the Royal Albert Hall to you at Kentwell!

Bring a picnic, relax under the evening sky, and let the drama unfold!

Venue information

Kentwell is a moated Tudor manor house, surrounded by about 30 acres of gardens, grounds & woodland. Performances will take place outdoors on the Cedar Lawn against the East Wing of the Hall.

What to bring

Please bring your own rugs, cushions or low-backed seating as we don’t provide seating. 

You are welcome to bring a picnic, however naked flames are not permitted. 

Come prepared for the changeable British Summer Weather, summer evenings can be quite chilly – layers, jumpers, sunglasses and raincoats should all be considered. 

Do check the weather before you set out!

Seating

To ensure the best possible view for everyone, seating will be in two areas:

1.     Nearer the stage area: rugs, cushions & floor chairs

2.     Further back; chairs & tables

Interval

At Kentwell we have a one-hour supper interval for you to enjoy your picnic in the grounds before coming back for the second half of the show.

Peafowl

Percy the Peacock (and his Ladies) may be in the Cedar trees. He may join in with the singing during louder parts of the show.

Please don’t leave your picnic uncovered/unattended – that would be a feast for the Percies: defend against marauders!

Access

Kentwell is largely flat and fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. 

There is an accessible parking area outside the main carpark, a bit closer to the entrance.

Getting here

There is a large car park. It is a couple of minutes’ walk from the performance area. 

There is a bus stop close to the end of the Avenue, after which there is a ¾ mile/1.2km-long walk up to the House (c.10mins, dependent on walking speed).

The nearest railway station is in Sudbury, approximately 9.8km/6m away.,

Weather

Our performances continue in all but the very worst weather, rain does NOT stop play with us!

Do check the weather before you set out to make sure you have everything you’ll need to enjoy your evening.

Other information

Tickets are non-transferable or refundable unless the event is cancelled by Kentwell Hall or the visiting company.

Dogs are not permitted at Kentwell.

The Tearoom will be open before the show and during the interval for hot drinks and cakes.