11 Apr - 30 Sep
Visit the Gardens - visit the gardens but not the House
Kentwell's family friendly, country house gardens are a delight to explore and a haven of peace and tranquillity in a busy world with naught but the birds to disturb you. If you wish to also visit the house, please see below.
2 Apr - 4 Dec
Visit the House and Gardens
A timeless Manor House set in glorious, family-friendly country house gardens and parkland. Kentwell is a privately-owned family home, acquired by Patrick and Judith Phillips in the 1970s, when it stood neglected and in need of restoration. Over 50 years of renovation have passed, and repairs continue to this day. Tearoom and Gift Shop also open.
26 May
Garden Tour with Judith Phillips
Join Judith Phillips, Kentwell's Owner and Head Gardener, for a tour of Kentwell's Gardens, focussing on Topiary, for World Topiary Day. Includes morning coffee. Pre-booking essential.
28 May
KentWellNess Walk
Join local yoga and wellbeing expert, Brenda Louw on a soft, guided walking meditation and gentle Earth Salute to celebrate the launch of our KentWellNess Walks and contemplation benches. Pre-booking essential.
1 Jun
History Festival - Home Educators Day
The ultimate day of History Time Travel, reserved especially for those who educate their children from home. Explore pockets of history from a range of different eras brought to life by Kentwell’s skilled living historians, spread throughout the house, gardens, farm and woodlands. Spend a whole day immersed in history at Kentwell and travel through time! (This event continues for the public on Thu 2, Fri 3, Sat 4 and Sun 5 June.)
2 Jun - 5 Jun
History Festival - Kentwell Through The Ages
The ultimate day of History Time Travel! Explore pockets of history from a range of different eras brought to life by Kentwell’s skilled living historians, spread throughout the gardens, farm and woodlands. Spend a whole day immersed in history at Kentwell and travel through time!
25 Jun - 3 Jul
The Tudor Manor Midsummer
For a family day out with a difference, visit the manor lost in time - step back nearly 500 years to meet the Tudors!
27 Jun
A Day at the Tudor Manor - Home Educators Day
Kentwell's famous immersive living history event - reserved especially for families who home-educate their children! Experience everyday life as part of a Tudor community and see the 16th Century brought to life by Kentwell's skilled living-historians, spread throughout the house, the gardens, the farm and the woodlands. (This event is also open to the public on Sat 25/Sun 26 June, and again on Sat 2/Sun 3 July.)
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Magic Weekend
A day of outdoor magical fun and activities for the whole family in Kentwell's Enchanted Gardens.
6 Aug - 7 Aug
War (and Peace!)
War (and peace) through the ages - discover more about military and home front life, over several eras of history.
13 Aug - 21 Aug
Hands-On History Days (August)
For a family day out with a difference, visit the manor lost in time - step back to the year 1549
27 Aug - 29 Aug
Kentwell History Festival (August)
The ultimate day of History Time Travel! Explore pockets of history from a range of different eras brought to life by Kentwell’s skilled living historians, spread throughout the gardens, farm and woodlands. Spend a whole day immersed in history at Kentwell and travel through time!
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Tudor Michaelmas Living History Weekend & Apple Days
Step back into the year 1549 for a family day out
22 Oct - 30 Oct
Halloweenies
Spooky, safe half-term halloween fun for your little monsters!
Click on each event in the list above to find out more or to buy tickets.