Kentwell Hall - things to do and places of interest in Long Melford, Suffolk

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Kentwell Hall Long Melford Suffolk CO10 9BA Click for map Telephone 01787 310207 Fax 01787 379318 Email: info@kentwell.co.uk Website: www.kentwell.co.uk guide to symbols Kentwell Hall Kentwell Hall is a mellow redbrick Tudor Mansion surrounded by a broad moat with extensive Gardens set amidst open parkland. Over thirty years of renovations have brought the house and gardens back to life. Kentwell remains very much a lived-in and loved family home. From its approach by a three quarter mile long ancient Lime Avenue, with trees meeting cathedral-like overhead, to its mellow soft red brickwork and broad moats everything at Kentwell combines to produce an air of timeless tranquillity. Most visitors instantly feel comfortable and at home. Just walking around and drinking in the sights, sounds and smells is a rewarding experience. Over 150 years ago it was written that 'visitors emerging from the Avenue on a summery evening cannot withold admiration when they see the manifold beauties of Kentwell Hall'. This remains true today, at almost any time of year, in almost any weather conditions; from hot sun playing over bleached bricks and creating dancing reflections in the moats to wet and heavy air bringing out the bricks’ deepest hues with raindrops drumming on the water. UP & COMING EVENT Michaelmas Re-Creation of Tudor Life Sat 23rd - Sun 24th September 2006 The last Tudor Re-Creation of the year. Michaelmas is a very popular weekend re-creation of tudor history and is designed to portray aspects of 16th Century life in as authentic way as possible. Visitors will see, hear and smell the sights, sounds and smells of Tudor England in one of England's finest Tudor locations. Visitors of all ages will enjoy meeting Kentwell’s Tudors who range in social class; from the skilled to mere labourers; from the learned to the ignorant. Nowhere else presents such a range, such contrasts or such variety. Stimulating, informative and fun for all the family. Our Tudor folk will be happy to engage in talk about the period and politics of the day. The music, dance, food, activites and crafts are all those of the period and are carried out as faithfully as possible. Kentwell Hall is a beautiful moated Tudor mansion set in extenisve open parkland and gardens. Over thirty years of renavations have brought Kentwell back to life. Unlike most historic houses in England, Kentwell is both privately owned and family run. OPEN from 11am - 5pm. Entrance Prices:- Adult £9.00, OAP £8.00, Child (5 - 15) £6.50, Under 5s FREE For further information contact Kentwell Hall’s Estate Office on 01787 310207 or visit www.kentwell.co.uk Directions Kentwell Hall is just off the A134 between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury on the Suffolk/Essex border. Opening Times House, Gardens & Farm: Easter to September, Sunday - Wednesday plus daily during School half terms and holidays. October, Sundays plus daily during school half term. 12:00 -17:00. Closed 15 June - 11 July for Re-Creation (see below). Closed some Saturday’s, call to check. Award winning Great Annual Re-Creation of Tudor Life: 18 June - 9 July: Open to public weekends & Wednesday 5 July: 11:00 - 17:00 Other Re-Creations: Usually Tudor but occassionally WWII. All Bank Holiday Weekends. (Sat - Mon plus Fridays at Easter & August) 11:00 - 18:00. Other selected weekends (August - October) 11:00 - 17:00. Admission House, Gardens & Farm: Adult: £7.50, Child: £4.75, OAPs: £6.50 Under 5s FREE. Gardens & Farm only: Adult: £5.30, Child: £3.50, OAPs: £4.50 Under 5s FREE. Special prices apply for Re-Creations & Special Events.