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.
Kentwell Hall is a historic Tudor manor located in Suffolk, offering a variety of events and attractions throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and events:
General Opening Times
The House, Gardens, and Farm are open from April to September, Wednesday to Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM during school holidays. Outside of school holidays, they may close at 4:00 PM, with the house closing an hour earlier than the gardens.
Special Events
- Snowdrops Event: February 14th to 22nd, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (House closes at 2:00 PM).
- Lambing & Spring Bulbs: February 28th to March 29th, Wednesdays and weekends only, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (House closes at 3:00 PM).
- Easter Weekend: April 3rd to 6th, Gardens open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Tudor May Day: May 2nd to 4th, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- History Festival: May 22nd to 25th, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Tudor Midsummer: June 20th to 28th, weekends only, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Magic Weekend: July 25th to 26th, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- WW1 Event: August 1st to 2nd, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Hands-On History Days: August 15th to 23rd, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Tudor Michaelmas Weekend: September 26th to 27th, Gardens open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, House open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Additional Information
Entry to some events may require an additional fee of £2 if paying at the gate. Season tickets are available for the Gardens and Farm, and membership to the Historic Houses organization is encouraged for broader access.
For more details on specific events, please refer to the event descriptions provided above.
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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