Kentwell Hall
Moated Tudor country house and rare breeds farm.
Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9BA
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Access statement available
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Guide dogs welcome
Kentwell Hall is Suffolk’s hidden gem and one of England’s finest Tudor houses that stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds.
A privately owned house that is fully moated, Kentwell is truly a stunning property with a character and an individuality not often seen in great venues these days.
The house offers the visitor a journey through time from the Great Tudor Kitchen, the Gothic centre block to the State bedroom that was created by Thomas Hopper for the then Duke of York.
Kentwell Hall’s organic gardens are today a combination of ancient features, elements of the substantial alterations of Lady Guthrie, tenant during the 1930s, and the recent landscaping and planting by the current owners.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Regular Opening
Kentwell Hall is open to the public from April through October, Wednesday to Sunday. During this period, the house is open 11am–4pm and the gardens close at 5pm. The house typically closes one hour before the gardens. The property is closed during the winter season.
Special Events & Seasonal Celebrations
Throughout the year, Kentwell Hall hosts a variety of themed events with extended opening hours and special programming:
- Snowdrops — Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026 (Gardens & Farm open 11am–3pm)
- Lambs & Spring Bulbs — March 2026, on lambing days
- Easter Weekend — Friday 3rd–Monday 6th April 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Tudor May Day — Saturday 2nd–Monday 4th May 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- History Festival — Education Day — Friday 22nd May 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- History Festival — Kentwell Through the Ages — Saturday 23rd–Monday 25th May 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Tudor Midsummer — Public Weekends — Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June, and Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- A Day at the Tudor Manor — Home Ed Day — Monday 22nd June 2026 (11am–5pm)
- Tudor Midsummer — Schools — Tuesday 23rd–Friday 26th June 2026 (Gardens 9am–4pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Victorian Garden Party — Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Magic Weekend — Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- WW1 Bringing the Boys Home — Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Hands on History — Saturday 15th–Sunday 23rd August 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Kentwell Through the Ages II — Friday 28th–Monday 31st August 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Tudor Michaelmas Weekend — Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2026 (Gardens 11am–5pm, House 11am–4pm)
- Schools' Tudor Michaelmas — Monday 28th September 2026 (9am–4pm)
- ScaresVille — Annual autumn event
- Halloweenies — Half-term Halloween event
- Kentwell's Enchanting Gardens Lit By Night — Seasonal evening event
- Dickensian Christmas — Winter celebration
Educational Visits
School groups can visit on dedicated education days throughout the season, including the History Festival Education Day (22nd May 2026), Tudor Midsummer Schools programme (23rd–26th June 2026), and Schools' Tudor Michaelmas (28th September 2026).
Members-Only Events
Silver and Gold members enjoy exclusive access to garden tours, garden days, and talks on Kentwell's trees throughout the season. Gold members also have access to exclusive house tours.
Historic House members visit for free, except for special events.
Adults: £18
Child (5-15): £9
Senior (65+): £17.10
- Access statement available
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9BA
Long Melford is on the A134 between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury on the Suffolk/Essex border.
For those travelling by public transport, the nearest train station is Sudbury, approx 3 miles from Kentwell. Bus & taxi are available.
Kentwell offers a surprise around every corner - delightful.
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