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Visit the House, Gardens & Farm
The House, Gardens and Farm, when there is no special event, are OPEN to visit from April through to October on Wednesday through to Sunday. Until July, our general opening times are 11am - 4pm.
The house usually closes an hour before the Gardens close.
One of England’s finest and most beautiful Tudor Houses, surrounded by a broad fish-filled moat. Original Tudor service areas little altered. Acquired as a lifetime project in 1970 when costs deterred all others. Main rooms improved in Gothic style in 1825 enhanced idiosyncratically since 1971 by the current owners. The extensive family friendly Gardens are enjoyable in every season.
Mini Event - Tudor Life 1553
House, Gardens & Farm Open
Saturday 8th August 2026 - Friday 14th August 2026
Gardens - 11:00 - 17:00 - House 11:00 - 16:00
Step back to the summer of 1553 and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of everyday Tudor England. With more than 40 skilled Living Historians bringing Kentwell Hall to life, you’ll encounter the people, crafts and traditions that shaped life nearly 500 years ago.
Tudor High Summer - Hands on History
House & Grounds open for event only.
Saturday 15th August 2026 - Sunday 23rd August 2026
Gardens - 11:00 - 17:00. House - 11:00 - 16:00
The whole Manor back in time to show many aspects of everyday life in the 16th Century, from Gentry to the meanest of lesser sorts. Everywhere inside and much outside filled with appropriate 16th C activities some of which visitors may be able to try.
Kentwell Through the Ages II
House & Grounds open for event only
Friday 28th August 2026 - Monday 31st August 2026
Gardens - 11:00 - 17:00 House - 11:00 - 16:00
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!
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend
House & Grounds open for event only
Saturday 26th September 2026 & Sunday 27th September 2026
Gardens - 11:00 - 17:00. House - 11:00 - 16:00
Re-Creation of Everyday Tudor Life — Step back into the year 1553 for a family day out. Costumed interpreters present inside buildings and outside to everyday life at this fine moated Tudor House from Gentry to lesser sort as it may have been when Henry VIII was on the throne.
Schools’ Tudor Michaelmas
Monday 28th September 2026
Open - 9:00 - 16:00
Over 150 costumed characters from all levels of Tudor society make up the Kentwell working community to provide unrivalled enrichment for the study of everyday life with many tactile and hands-on activities, featuring music, dance, crafts and cookery — Suitable for KS2, KS3 and GCSE students.