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An eclectic home, with stories of naval exploits and Beatrix Potter set in picturesque gardens.
Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9AA
Asset | Opening time |
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Melford Hall | 12:00 - 16:30 |
Garden | 12:00 - 16:30 |
Parkland | 11:00 - 16:30 |
Book Shop | 11:00 - 16:30 |
Tea-room | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Last admission 3.30 and last admission to house 3.45
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £13.20 | |
Child | £6.60 | |
Family | £33.00 | |
Family One Adult | £19.80 | |
Group Adult | £11.40 | |
Group Child | £5.70 |
Dogs are welcome on leads in the park and book-shop. Assistant dogs only in the house, garden and tearoom
Our closest electric charging point is at the Old School Car Park CO10 9DX.
Blue Badge parking and drop-off available. Accessible toilet. Ground floor of the house and parts of the garden accessible.
Accessible route
An accessible toilet is available in the North Wing of the House
5 accessible spaces are available at the front of the house
Photograph album available of upstairs rooms
Visitors can be dropped off at the front of the house
Two off road powered mobility scooters are available to borrow. To book please call 01787 379228
An induction loop is available at Visitor Reception and in the Tea Room
A ramp is available to access the ground floor of the house
Via a ramp
Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow from the house.
Entrance to car park and grounds opposite village green, off the A134 - 14 miles from Bury St Edmunds, 4 miles from Sudbury
Parking: free
5 mile Railway Walk linking Long Melford with Lavenham. Walk takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Station Road, Sudbury, CO10 6SU is 4 miles away, approximately ten minutes by taxi to Melford Hall
Mondays to Saturdays from Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds train station. Closest bus stop adjacent to The Bull Hotel. Local bus timetables: http://www.suffolkonboard.com/timetables_leaflets/timetables_by_area
Discover our range of upcoming events from seasonal trails to educational talks.
Walks, picnics and discovering Beatrix Potter stories in the house are just some of the things you can do on a family day out at Melford Hall.
Book a group visit to Melford Hall in advance and you can enjoy benefits including group rates and a personal welcome from one of the team. Find out how to book and more.
Melford Hall is a one pawprint rated place. Here, you can find all the information you need about bringing your dog to this National Trust estate.
Imposing red-brick mansion in the Suffolk countryside, home to the Hyde Parker family for over 300 years.
Walled gardens with herbaceous borders, woodland corner and lawns with topiary, espaliered fruit trees and a reflecting pond.
Tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating, serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice creams, lunches and cream teas.
Bookshop stocked full of pre-loved books.
Acres of parkland with walking routes that include views of the Suffolk countryside, village and resident cattle and sheep.
17th-century octagonal Tudor banqueting house, set in the grounds overlooking the village green.
Play on repeat this summer, Wednesday to Sunday from 20th July to 1st September. What will you do first? Maybe you'll discover the Wild Art Station in the Parkland? Or perhaps you'll head to the Garden for a game of Drafts before spotting the Secret Word Trail? With so much to do, the world is your oyster. Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission applies), so you can try them all and come back again and again.
Looking to learn more about Melford Hall? Why not join us for one of our monthly talks or tours? Shine a light on the hall's impressive art collection at our art by torchlight tour, or stretch your legs and explore the history of the park on our guided parkland walk. Check out our events listings for more details.
Explore Melford Hall, which was ravaged by fire in 1942 and brought back to life as a much-loved home to the family who have lived here for over 300 years.
Explore Melford Hall and enjoy a gentle stroll around the garden or a brisk walk in the park. Then pause on the north lawn to enjoy the views of the wider estate and wildlife.
Walks, picnics and discovering Beatrix Potter stories in the house are just some of the things you can do on a family day out at Melford Hall.
Enjoy views of open fields, gently rolling hills, beautiful vistas, distant churches and clear running brooks on a walk through Suffolk countryside.
Take in the Suffolk countryside on this circular walk, with hidden gems, woodland, open fields and spectacular views.
Enjoy an exhilarating walk from Long Melford through Sudbury's famed water meadows, passing old watermills before ending at Gainsborough's House and then his statue in Sudbury Market Place.
Follow the route of the old Great Eastern Railway from Long Melford to Lavenham and look out for a wide variety of birds and even deer if you are lucky, in their natural habitat.
The tea-room at Melford Hall in Suffolk is the ideal place to treat yourself to a cuppa and a tasty treat before, during or after your visit.
Stay in this characterful Georgian cottage, once the home of the Ickworth estate gatekeeper.
Escape city life in this Victorian cottage set on the Ickworth estate and surrounded by farmland.
An idyllic stay on the Ickworth estate with a lakeside garden and homely interior.
A Victorian farm cottage set on the Ickworth estate and finished with an elegant décor.
Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.
Create your own 'Tale of...' storybook cover in the style of Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-winkle and friends, in the place which inspired Beatrix Potter's famous Tale of Jeremy Fisher!
A 2 hour guided walk discovering some of the secrets of Long Melford village.
Join a guided walk around the medieval parkland at Melford Hall which will point out many points of historical interest.
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.
Explore the history of Melford Hall and trace its evolution through the centuries, from its ownership by Benedictine monks to its royal connections and visits by Beatrix Potter.
Want to help make sure that visitors have the best possible visit to Melford Hall? Find out what’s involved in being a volunteer and how you can apply to join the team.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.