Melford Hall


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Long Melford
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9AA

Tel: +44 (0)1787 379 228
+44 (0)1787 376 395 (Information Line)
Email: melford@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Melford Hall is a romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion near the green in the unspoilt village of Long Melford.

The Hyde-Parker family have lived in the house since 1786, Queen Elizabeth I was entertained here in 1578.

The house has a traditional garden with fine trees and clipped box hedges. Seasonal interest in the garden includes daffodils in the spring, herbaceous borders in the summer and autumn colour.

There is a display of items connected with Beatrix Potter who was related to the family and visited often.

New for 2011:


New Visitor reception in the Gate Lodge
New room displays
New interpretation and 'hands on' opportunities
New welcome leaflet
Refurbished Old Kitchen Tea Room
Newly opened Park Room Sitting Room for afternoon tea
Refurbished lavatories at Gate Lodge
Larger range of National Trust gifts available

General Information:

Walk in the historic park

National Trust Gift and Second Hand book Shop and plant sales area

Adapted Lavatory and baby changing facilities at house

Dogs allowed on leads in car park and park walk only (except assistance dogs)
Easy to get to via public transport





Opening Times
(2011 times)
2nd - 17th April:
Saturdays & Sundays 1.30pm to 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm).

23rd April to 2nd October:
Wednesday to Sunday 1.30pm to 5.00pm (last Admission 4.30pm).

8th - 30th October:
Saturday and Sunday only 1.30pm - 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm).

Open on Bank Holiday Mondays

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
House & Garden:
Adult 6.60; Child 3.30; Family 16.50

Garden only:
Adult 3.30; Child 1.65; Family £8.25.

Groups of 15+: Please book in advance
Adult 5.50; Child 2.75.

National Trust Members - Free

Directions
In Long Melford off A134, 14ml S of Bury St Edmunds, 3ml N of Sudbury.
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Melford Hall Postcode for SatNav: CO10 9AA

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Nearby Hotels
Bull Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Built in 1450 the Bull Hotel is a timber house in the charming East Anglian village of Long Melford. The former Coaching Inn offers en suite rooms and fine food. Reflecting the Bull's history, bedrooms are furnished in a traditional style.
The Black Lion Hotel And Restaurant (< 1 Mile)*
Overlooking the green, the Black Lion Hotel has an award-winning restaurant and views of Melford Hall. Rooms are furnished with antiques and modern artefacts from around the world. Most rooms overlook the green and have views of Long Melford.
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