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, located in the Suffolk village of Long Melford, offers a variety of attractions and events 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 through October on Wednesdays through Sundays. During school holidays, they are open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but outside of holidays, they may close at 4:00 PM. The house usually closes an hour before the gardens.
Special Events
- Snowdrops Weekend: February 7th and 8th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy the gardens and farm with carpets of snowdrops and aconites.
- Easter Weekend: April 3rd to 6th, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Activities include egg hunts, games, and lamb viewing.
- Tudor May Day: May 2nd to 4th, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Experience Tudor celebrations with costumed characters.
- History Festival: May 23rd to 25th, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Explore history through living historians.
- Tudor Midsummer: June 20th to 21st and June 27th to 28th, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Experience Tudor life with over 200 costumed characters.
- Magic Weekend: July 25th and 26th, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy magical activities for children.
- WW1 Event: August 1st and 2nd, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Learn about the experiences of British soldiers during WW1.
- Hands-On History: August 15th to 23rd, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Participate in 16th-century activities.
- Tudor Michaelmas Weekend: September 26th and 27th, 2026. Gardens open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the house from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Experience Tudor life in autumn.
Membership Options
Kentwell Hall offers Silver and Gold memberships for unlimited access to the gardens and farm or the house, gardens, and farm, respectively. Memberships include discounts on events and exclusive member-only activities.
Historic Houses members also receive free entry to Kentwell's gardens and house on standard opening days, along with discounts for special events.
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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