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Visit the House & Gardens
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One of England’s finest and most beautiful Tudor Houses, surrounded by a broad fish-filled moat. Original Tudor service areas little altered. Acquired as a lifetime project in 1970 when costs deterred all others. Main rooms improved in Gothick style in 1825 enhanced idiosyncratically since 1971 by the current owners. The extensive family friendly Gardens are enjoyable in every season.
Tudor May Day
Sat, 4 May 2024 - Mon, 6 May 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
Before the Puritans stopped people having fun some 400 years ago, May Day was the most joyous Festival of the year. Then villagers made much noise to make sure spring was awake and cavorted about with little restraint.
In our May Day Celebrations our Tudor costumed volunteers recreate the joy and fun of those times. Come and join them.
History Festival - Home Ed Day
Fri, 24 May 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
The ultimate day of History Time Travel, reserved especially for those who educate their children from home. Explore pockets of history from a range of different eras brought to life by Kentwell’s skilled living historians, spread throughout the house, gardens, farm and woodlands. Spend a whole day immersed in history at Kentwell and travel through time!
History Festival - Kentwell Through the Ages
Sat, 25 May 2024 - Mon, 27 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
The ultimate day of History Time Travel! Explore pockets of history from a range of different eras brought to life by Kentwell’s skilled living historians, spread throughout the gardens, farm and woodlands. Spend a whole day immersed in history at Kentwell and travel through time!
Taste of East Anglia
Saturday 15th June 2024 - 10am – 5pm
The Taste of East Anglia is all about celebrating, promoting and showcasing the very best producers, restaurants and chefs that we are so lucky to have in this region and is located in the grounds of the Tudor Mansion of Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, Suffolk.
Tudor Midsummer
Sat, 22 June - Sun, 23 2024 11:00 - 17:00 & Sat, 29 June - Sun, 30 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
KENTWELL 1535 Visit the Manor as when Henry VIII was King. For a family day out with a difference, meet some 200 living history specialists portraying life of the time from Gentry to lesser sorts as they go about their daily business.
A Day at the Tudor Manor - Home Ed Day
Mon, 24 June 2024, 10:00 - 17:00
Kentwell Hall’s Tudor Re-Creation Home Educators Day - Reserved especially for families who home-educate their children! Experience everyday life as part of a Tudor community and see the 16th Century brought to life by Kentwell's skilled living-historians, spread throughout the house, the gardens, the farm and the woodlands.
Magic Weekend
Sat, 27 July 2024 - Sun, 28 July 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
A day of outdoor magical fun and activities for the whole family in Kentwell's Enchanted Gardens and grounds.
WW1 Bringing the Boys Home
Fri, 2 August 2024 - Mon, 4 August 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
"WWI Bringing the Boys Home, how the Wounded were Treated". This is the centrepiece of the Event but elsewhere there are other aspects of war, the Home Front and those who advocate Peace. Parts of the House & Gardens Open.
Hands on History
Sat, 10 August 2024 - Sun, 18 August 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
The whole Manor back in time to show many aspects of everyday life in the 16th Century, from Gentry to the meanest of lesser sorts. Everywhere inside and much outside filled with appropriate 16th C activities some of which visitors may be able to try.
Kentwell Through the Ages II
Sat, 24 August 2024 - Mon, 26 August 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
The ultimate day of History Time Travel! Explore pockets of history from a range of different eras brought to life by Kentwell’s skilled living historians, spread throughout the gardens, farm and woodlands. Spend a whole day immersed in history at Kentwell and travel through time!
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend
Sat, 21 September 2024 - Sun, 22 September 2024, 11:00 - 17:00
Re-Creation of Everyday Tudor Life — Step back into the year 1535 for a family day out. Costumed interpreters present inside buildings and outside to everyday life at this fine moated Tudor House from Gentry to lesser sort as it may have been when Henry VIII was on the throne.
Apple & Conker Weekend
Sat, 5 October 2024 - Sun, 6 October 2024, 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for Apple Weekend and discover the delightful array of apples and pears at Kentwell. Also explore the timeless fun of conkers during our Conker Championship!
Halloweenies
Sat, 27 October 2024 - Sun, 3 November 2024, 10:30 - 16:00
Spooky, safe half-term halloween fun for your little monsters!
Dickensian
Sat, 7 December - Sun, 8 December 2024 10:00 - 17:00 & Sat, 14 December - Sun, 15 2024, 10:00 - 17:00
Kentwell turns the Christmas clock back to the year 1869 and the age of Dickens to create a rich tapestry of lively and enjoyable activities for all ages.