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. The house and gardens are closed during the winter season and are not open on special event days.
During general opening, hours are 11am–4pm until July. The house typically closes an hour before the gardens, so visitors may continue to enjoy the gardens after the house closes.
Special Events & Extended Hours
Throughout the year, Kentwell Hall hosts special events with extended opening hours. During these events, the house and grounds are open exclusively for the event.
Spring & Summer 2026
- Easter Weekend (Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026): Gardens open 11am–5pm, House open 11am–4pm
- Magic Weekend (Saturday 25th July – Sunday 26th July 2026): Gardens open 11am–5pm, House open 11am–4pm
- WW1 — Bringing the Boys Home (Saturday 1st August – Sunday 2nd August 2026): Gardens open 11am–5pm, House open 11am–4pm
- Kentwell Through the Ages II (Friday 28th August – Monday 31st August 2026): Gardens open 11am–5pm, House open 11am–4pm
Autumn 2026
- Tudor Michaelmas Weekend (Saturday 26th September & Sunday 27th September 2026): Gardens open 11am–5pm, House open 11am–4pm
- Schools' Tudor Michaelmas (Monday 28th September 2026): Open 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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