A great family day out
A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning, family-friendly gardens and parkland, in the beautiful Suffolk village of Long Melford.
Current & Upcoming Events
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Kentwell's Enchanted Gardens
Kentwell Hall, Gardens & Moats are lovely in daylight but become magical when lit up at night!
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Dickensian Christmas
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.
The House
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Structurally Tudor and successor to the Kentwell Hall mentioned in Domesday Book in 1085. With later impressive Gothick and classical alterations, mixed with the owners' improvements since 1971 some more ideosyncratic than others. Fine early armorial and other stained glass, portraits of Tudor notables and historic tapestries make this lived in family home of interest to all.
The Gardens
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Romantic moats, extensive lawns, walled gardens, massive clipped yews, espaliered fruit trees and giant cedars surround the House. Over 30 acres of tranquil breathing space, with a surprise to delight the senses around every corner.
The Moat House
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This rare survivor of a 15th Century service building rises sheer from the moat and contains our working dairy, bakery, brewhouse and stillroom.
An unrivalled experience for all ages
Re-creation Events
Kentwell Hall is one of the finest moated Tudor Houses in England, set in over 25 acres of its own gardens and parkland, with numerous historic buildings. We are best known for turning back the clock and inviting visitors to step back in time to fully immerse themselves in the history of a given period.
Kentwell's living history re-creations are unique. They offer a scale and depth unmatched anywhere, giving total immersion in the sights, sounds and smells of the past.
