Photo: Kentwell Hall by Achilver, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Kentwell Hall is a moated Tudor manor house in Long Melford, Suffolk, dating from the mid-sixteenth century.
The red-brick hall sits within a working estate and is privately owned, having been restored over decades by the Phillips family after they acquired it in 1971.
Its walled gardens are a notable feature of the estate, and the courtyard contains a brick-paved maze laid out in a Tudor Rose design.
The hall is particularly well known for its large-scale Tudor re-enactments, which have taken place annually since 1979 and draw hundreds of costumed participants.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station (4.4 miles)
Open from approximately February to October for gardens and seasonal events; house open on selected days. Check the official website for current dates and event-specific access.
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Within 5 miles of Kentwell Hall there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings, across National Trust, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Kentwell Hall there are 12 historic properties, including 5 historic houses, 4 historic buildings and 3 churchs, across Historic Houses, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Kentwell Hall there are 48 historic properties, including 20 churchs, 14 historic houses and 13 historic buildings, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Suffolk, England
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