Family-friendly things to do at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury is designed especially for families, making it a great day out, whatever the weather. Explore the historic country home of the Vernon family in the hall, take a journey through childhood in the museum, or explore in the garden.

Planning your Visit 

• Planning your visit has never been easier, as there is no need to pre-book anymore - just arrive on the day. 
• Pushchair friendly paths from the car park to the property. 
• Baby changing facilities.
• Buggystore for prams, pushchairs, bikes, scooters. 
• Free wheelchair accessible vehicle transfer from the property to the car park, and return. 
• The property is open during most school holidays, and Friday to Monday in term time. 

Easter Adventures | All Aboard the HMS Sudbury |11-27 April 2025 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Children's Country House at Sudbury on an Easter trail. Our trail is inspired by the Vernon's history of travel and connections to the sea. So come along and board the HMS Sudbury, a nautical and sea-themed Easter trail with activities at every stop.

Make your way along the trail and find inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 11 to 27 April 2025, from 10AM to 5PM with last entry at 4PM, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of The Children's Country House at Sudbury. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, gluten, egg, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Explore the Hall

Step inside the historic country home of the Vernon family, combining grand architecture and history with interactive activities for the whole family to get involved in. The 17th-century country house is recognised for its intricate ceiling paintings from the likes of Louis Laguerre, and lavish wood carvings such as the Grinling Gibbons displayed in the Drawing Room. 

Practice your deportment and pose for your own portrait in the Long Gallery, partake in some dancing in the Saloon, and have a game or two in the Drawing Room. 

The last entry time to the Hall is half an hour before the property closes, to ensure you can make the most of your visit. 

Learn more about the history of Sudbury Hall. 

The Museum of Childhood 

Wander freely through the Museum of Childhood, and learn of the challenges of childhood across the centuries. Our award-winning museum welcomes children and families to explore, seek and connect with history through our objects, activities, Victorian Classroom and popular chimney. 

The Gardens 

Picnic, play and connect with nature in Sudbury's gardens. Build dens in the Bluebell Wood, have a mindful moment and discover your inner-explorer in the play area. 

Mystery Rooms

Available on a first come, first serve basis on the day of your visit*, take a leap back into World War 2 as a child evacuee in our Mystery Rooms experience. Designed for young minds, this experience is open to families and children, fostering teamwork and problem-solving.

*Subject to volunteer availability and closed on Mondays during term-time and during the winter period.  

Fairytale Forest Café

The Fairytale Forest Café is open when the property is, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, scrumptious snacks and light meals. Ideal for refuelling after a busy day. The café provides indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of shelter.