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.
Opening Times
Regular Season
Kentwell Hall's house, gardens and farm are open from 30th March through October, Wednesday to Sunday. Until July, opening hours are 11am–4pm for the gardens, with the house closing at 3pm. From July onwards, both the house and gardens extend their hours. The house and garden are closed during the winter season.
Spring Events
Snowdrops Event runs from Saturday 14th February to Sunday 22nd February 2026.
House, Garden & Lambing Days (Lambs & Spring Bulbs) take place Wednesday & weekends, Saturday 28th February – Sunday 29th March 2026. Gardens open 11am–4pm, house open 11am–3pm.
Easter Weekend is Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm.
Summer Events
Tudor May Day Family Event runs Saturday 2nd May – Monday 4th May 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm.
Victorian Garden Party takes place Saturday 11th July & Sunday 12th July 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm.
Magic Weekend is Saturday 25th July – Sunday 26th July 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm.
WW1 Bringing the Boys Home runs Saturday 1st August – Sunday 2nd August 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm. House and grounds are open for this event only.
Tudor High Summer – Hands on History takes place Saturday 8th August – Sunday 23rd August 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm. House and grounds are open for this event only.
Late Summer & Autumn Events
Kentwell Through the Ages II runs Friday 28th August – Monday 31st August 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm. House and grounds are open for this event only.
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend is Saturday 26th September & Sunday 27th September 2026. Gardens open 11am–5pm, house open 11am–4pm. House and grounds are open for this event only.
Schools' Tudor Michaelmas takes place on Monday 28th September 2026, 9am–4pm.
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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