Kentwell Hall and Gardens

Long Melford
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9BA

Tel: +44 (0)1787 310 207
Fax: +44 (0)1787 379 318
Email: info@kentwell.co.uk
Web: http://www.kentwell.co.uk


Kentwell Hall - a romantic, moated, mellow brick Tudor mansion in a tranquil parkland setting. Kentwell welcomes you to visit the fascinating House, the ancient Moat House, the pretty gardens and picturesque farm with rare breed animals and timbered buildings.

You will feel privileged to have a glimpse onto the past and present of this unique family home; especially if you visit when we step back in time during one of our award-winning Re-Creations of everyday Tudor domestic life.

Kentwell Hall is one of England's finest moated Tudor houses, described by Country Life as "The epitome of many people's image of an Elizabethan house".

Built and enhanced by successive members of the Clopton family in the first half of the 16th Century on riches accrued from the wool trade (John Clopton also had the magnificent Long Melford parish church built), the exterior of the buildings has remained mainly unchanged since.

Kentwell is not a stately home stuffed with museum pieces - this is a lived-in house full of interest and vitality, which exudes a strong sense of history. It has been the cherished home of Patrick and Judith Phillips since 1971, and progress of their continuing restoration has interested visitors for 25 years.

Stroll through the house with its working Elizabethan kitchen and magnificent hall with a minstrel's gallery. Puzzle over the exquisite Tudor Rose maze in the courtyard. Admire the part-timbered Moat House with its dairy, bakery and brew-house. Explore the old farm buildings and meet the animals - many of them rare breeds.

Wander in the enchanting gardens, around the carp-filled moat and through the woodland walks. Treat yourself to a tasty home-made delicacy in the Undercroft Tea-Room and to an intriguing Tudor-style gift in the Gatehouse shop.

Kentwell is proud to welcome you to one of its unique Re-Creations of everyday Tudor life in this great manor house. At certain times, throughout the year, Kentwell is inhabited by up to 250 men, women and children who live, act, dress and speak as authentically as possible in the manner of the chosen year from the 16th century. Re-Creations are a unique, enjoyable, educational and highly memorable experience for all the family.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Gardens & Farm only:
Sundays 12th February to 26th March and daily during Half Term (13th to 17th Feb) 11:00 - 16:00.

House, Gardens & Farm:
Easter to September, Sunday to Wednesday plus daily during School half terms and holidays.
October, Sundays plus daily during school half term. 12:00 -17:00. Closed 15th June to 11th July for Re-Creation (see below).
Closed some Saturday's, call to check.

Award winning Great Annual Re-Creation of Tudor Life:
18th June to 9th July: Open to public weekends & Wednesday 5th July: 11:00 - 17:00.

Other Re-Creations:
Usually Tudor but occassionally WWII. All Bank Holiday Weekends.
Saturday - Monday plus Fridays at Easter & August
11:00 - 18:00. Other selected weekends (August - October) 11:00 - 17:00.

Open Air Shakespeare, Opera & Classical, Jazz & Pop Concerts:
late July - early August weekend evenings. Call for details.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
House, Gardens & Farm: Adult £7.50; Child (5-15) £4.75; under 5yrs Free; Senior Citizen £6.50.

Gardens & Farm only:
Adult £5.30; Child £3.50; under 5yrs Free; Senior Citizen £4.50.

Special prices apply for Re-Creations & Special Events.

Directions
Kentwell Hall is in the picturesque village of Long Melford. It is just off the A134 between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury on the Suffolk/Essex border.
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