Name: Melford Hall
Rating: 5.0

Melford Hall

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9AA, UK

1-99 Years

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Melford Hall it’s fair to say that Melford Hall has had its share of trials and tribulations, but it’s thanks to many generations from medieval monks to the Hyde Parker family who still live here, that this home still stands.

Around every corner there’s a new twist in the story – from Beatrix Potter sketches to collections of naval paintings and Chinese porcelain – everything tells a story and everyone has left their mark.

Devastated by fire in 1942, it was nurtured back to life by the Hyde Parker family and it remains their much loved family home to this day. It is their stories of family life at Melford – from visits by their cousin Beatrix Potter through to our visitors today that make this house more than bricks and mortar.

Prices starts from £14.00 with for adults,£7.00 for Child and £21.00 for Family. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: Imposing red-brick mansion in the Suffolk countryside, home to the Hyde Parker family for over 300 years.
Garden: Walled gardens with herbaceous borders, woodland corner and lawns with topiary, espaliered fruit trees and a reflecting pond.
Second-hand bookshop: Bookshop stocked full of pre-loved books.
Parkland: Acres of parkland with walking routes that include views of the Suffolk countryside, village and resident cattle and sheep.
Banqueting House: 17th-century octagonal Tudor banqueting house, set in the grounds overlooking the village green.
Things to see in Melford Hall: Melford Hall has been home to the Hyde Parker family since 1786, and members of the family still live in the South Wing of the building. As you walk down the drive, you can admire the imposing red-brick building, before stepping inside to discover the grand, wood-panelled Great Hall – not to mention the bedroom where Beatrix Potter stayed. Here’s what to look out for on your visit.
Explore the garden and park at Melford Hall: Enjoy a breath of fresh country air at Melford Hall, whether you enjoy a gentle stroll through the garden or a brisk walk in the park. Discover the colours, scents and sights of the seasonal planting throughout the garden and the parkland that surrounds it.
Family-friendly things to do at Melford Hall: Melford Hall is full of adventures waiting to happen. Whether you're ticking off '50 things' activities in the garden, spotting the cows and sheep on the Park walk or going in search of Beatrix Potter stories in the house, there's so much to discover.

Facilities

Parking: free.
Tea-room: Tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating, serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice creams, lunches and cream teas.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome on leads in the park, book-shop and outdoor tearoom seating area in the garden. There is also a designated indoor tearoom seating space. Assistance dogs only in the house and formal garden.
Accessible toilet: An accessible toilet is available in the North Wing of the House.

What to see

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Melford Hall countryside walk: A circular ramble and photography amble. Enjoy typical Suffolk countryside views including open fields, gently rolling hills, beautiful vistas, distant churches nestling in the countryside and clear running brooks. At times, all you will ‘hear’ is total peace and quiet. Look out for Kentwell Hall, picture-book villages, Chad Brook and red poppies in summer. An ideal walk for active families.
Melford Hall Windmill Hill walk: Get away from the traffic and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Take in the Suffolk countryside on this circular walk with hidden gems, woodland, open fields and spectacular views of Melford Hall and the church of Holy Trinity (take a peek at the stained-glass windows).
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill walk: A pleasant country walk along part of the old Great Eastern Long Melford to Sudbury railway line, starting from magnificent Melford Hall. Apart from the Hall, visit Melford Country Park, Borley Mill, Brundon Mill and Sudbury Mill, ending at Gainsborough's House and statue in Sudbury. The walk also goes across ancient Sudbury Common Lands. This is a good route for families.
Melford Hall to Lavenham railway walk: Follow this easy walk from Long Melford to Lavenham, through woods and open fields, following the route of the old Great Eastern Railway's Long Melford to Lavenham line. You can return to Long Melford by bus, or re-trace your steps if you are able.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Whole property:

Adult (18+): £14.00.
Child (5–17): £7.00.
Under 5s: Free.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £35.00.
1 Adult and up to 3 Children: £21.00.
Group Adult (18+): £13.30.
Group Child (5–17): £6.65.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/melford-hall#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/melford-hall#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Melford Hall: 12:00 - 16:30
Garden: 11:00 - 16:30
Parkland: 11:00 - 16:30
Book Shop: 11:00 - 16:30
Tea-room: 11:00 - 16:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/melford-hall#place-opening-times

Address: Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9AA, UK

Post Code: CO10 9AA

Council: Babergh

County: Suffolk

By road: Entrance to car park and grounds opposite village green, off the A134 - 14 miles from Bury St Edmunds, 4 miles from Sudbury
On foot: 5 mile Railway Walk linking Long Melford with Lavenham. Walk takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
By train: Station Road, Sudbury, CO10 6SU is 4 miles away, approximately ten minutes by taxi to Melford Hall.
By bus: Mondays to Saturdays from Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds train station. Closest bus stop adjacent to The Bull Hotel.
Parking: free.