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Address
Long Melford,
Sudbury,
Suffolk,
CO10 9BA
Details
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. The house is reached by a 3/4 mile long avenue of ancient Lime Trees.
Kentwell is not just a house but a family home that has been saved and renovated over the years and offers an interesting mix of periods within what is still an essentially Tudor layout.
The house is a classic example of an Elizabethan e-Plan manor house and was probably started in the reign of Henry VIII. Internally there has been some change but Kentwell still retains its grandeur including the Great Hall with its Minstrel’s Gallery.
Throughout Kentwell there is a visual array of many stunning and important works of art including 14th century pictures, tapestries and a magnificent stain glass window.
Kentwell’s gardens and grounds that extend to over 30 acres are often described as ‘magical’ and you will see why when visiting the Walled & Sunken gardens with their unique and special interest features, and as quoted ‘there is a surprise around every corner’.
The Cedar lawn is the perfect setting to sit and wonder at some of England’s tallest Cedar Trees and the Sculpted Cedar that is designed on the theme of the Tower of Babel. It is considered to be UK’s biggest single wood carving.
What makes Kentwell truly unique is that many Tudor buildings still exist including the Moat House; that is used during Kentwell’s many special events that run throughout the year. These include Tudor re-creations, WWI & WWII, Magic & School of Sorcery weekends and Dickensian Christmas.
A day is never long enough to spend at Kentwell.
Kentwell Hall offers accessible public facilities and tea room. Wheel chair users can access the ground floor of the house. Kentwell has two wheel chairs on-site for public use.
Opening details
Prices
For further information of opening times, tickets and special events please visit our website: www.kentwell.co.uk
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
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Sat 1 - Mon 3 May | May Day Celebrations |
Directions
Map reference: TL 863479 Lat: 52.09844 Long: 0.71892
Kentwell Hall is situated just outside the village of Long Melford on the A134.
Kentwell Hall is just under an hour from Cambridge (A14), one hour 45 minutes from London, 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds (A134) and 7 minutes Sudbury.
London Stansted Airport is 45 minutes away and Harwich International Ferry Terminal is approx 1 hour's drive.
The nearest train station is Sudbury, Suffolk.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Kentwell Hall offers accessible public facilities and tea room. Wheel chair users can access the ground floor of the house. Kentwell has two wheel chairs on-site for public use.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Flat (ie without steps)
Dining
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Organic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Baby changing facilities
Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 4Number of steps to entrance
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit