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
House, Gardens & Farm are open from 30th March through October, Wednesday to Sunday. Opening times are 11am to 4pm until July. The house typically closes an hour before the gardens. The property is closed for the winter season.
Special Events & Themed Weekends
February
Snowdrops Weekend – Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026. Gardens & Farm open 11am to 3pm.
Snowdrops Event – Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February 2026. Gardens open 11am to 3pm; House open 11am to 2pm.
Spring & Early Summer
Easter Event – An upcoming event with specific 2026 dates to be confirmed.
Tudor May Day Family Event – A current event with specific 2026 dates to be confirmed.
June & July
Tudor Midsummer 2026 – Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June, and Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June (weekends only). Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm. House and grounds open for event only.
A Day at the Tudor Manor – Home Ed Day – Monday 22nd June 2026, 11am to 5pm.
Tudor Midsummer – Schools – Tuesday 23rd to Friday 26th June 2026. Gardens open 9am to 4pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
Victorian Garden Party – Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July 2026. Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
Summer Events
Magic Weekend – Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026. Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
WW1 Bringing the Boys Home – Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August 2026. Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
Hands on History – Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd August 2026. Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
Kentwell Through the Ages II – Friday 28th to Monday 31st August 2026. Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
Autumn
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend – Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2026. Gardens open 11am to 5pm; House open 11am to 4pm.
Schools' Tudor Michaelmas – Monday 28th September 2026. Open 9am to 4pm.
Halloween & Winter
ScaresVille – A night-time Halloween event held annually. Specific 2026 dates to be confirmed.
Halloweenies – A half-term Halloween event. Specific dates to be confirmed.
Kentwell's Enchanting Gardens Lit By Night – An evening event. Specific dates to be confirmed.
Dickensian Christmas – A festive seasonal event. Specific 2026 dates to be confirmed.
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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