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.
General Opening
Kentwell Hall is open to visitors from 30th March through October, Wednesday to Sunday, with opening hours of 11am–4pm. The house typically closes an hour before the gardens. The property is closed during the winter season.
The gardens are open during the same general opening period and are described as enjoyable in every season. They are accessible during all regular opening days and special events.
Special Events & Seasonal Openings 2025
Snowdrops Days offer early-season access to the gardens:
- Saturday 15th February 2025, 11:00–15:00
- Sunday 23rd February 2025, 11:00–15:00
Lambs & Spring Bulbs – Saturday 5th April through Thursday 17th April 2025, 11:00–15:00
Easter – Friday 18th April through Monday 21st April 2025, 11:00–17:00
Tudor May Day – Saturday 3rd May through Monday 5th May 2025, 11:00–17:00
History Festival – Home Ed Day – Friday 23rd May 2025, 10:00–16:00
History Festival – Kentwell Through the Ages – Saturday 24th May through Monday 26th May 2025, 11:00–17:00
Tudor Midsummer takes place over two weekends:
- Saturday 21st June – Sunday 22nd June 2025, 11:00–17:00
- Saturday 28th June – Sunday 29th June 2025, 11:00–17:00
A Day at the Tudor Manor – Home Ed Day – Monday 23rd June 2025, 10:00–17:00
Hands-On History Days – Saturday 9th August through Friday 22nd August 2025, 11:00–17:00
Kentwell Through the Ages II – Saturday 23rd August through Monday 25th August 2025, 11:00–17:00
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend – Saturday 20th September through Sunday 21st September 2025, 11:00–17:00
Special Events & Seasonal Openings 2026
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend 2026 – Saturday 26th September through Sunday 27th September 2026. Gardens open 11:00–17:00; House open 11:00–16:00. House and grounds are open for this event only.
Schools' Tudor Michaelmas – Monday 28th September 2026
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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