Melford Hall (National Trust)
Melford Hall
Long Melford
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9AA
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/melford-hall
Telephone
01787 379228
Fax
01787 379228
Set in the unspoilt village of Long Melford, the house has changed little externally since 1578 when Queen Elizabeth I was entertained here, and retains its original panelled banqueting hall. It has been the home of the Hyde Parker family since 1786.
There are a Regency library, Victorian bedrooms, good collections of furniture and porcelain and a small display of items connected with Beatrix Potter, who was related to the family. The garden contains some spectacular specimen trees and a banqueting house, and there is an attractive walk through the park.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Collection details
Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Literature
Key artists and exhibits
- Beatrix Potter
Mr McGregor's Flower Garden
Help to make a floral carpet, make paper flowers, draw and colour. Solve the clues in the Mr McGregor garden trail.
Suitable for
When
1-4:30pm
Admission
Child: £2.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Threads, canvas and paint
Following our success over the last few years, we welcome the return of our art and crafts fortnight. Watch our demonstrators weave, paint and embroider. View the paintings by east Anglian artist throughout the house and in the 17th century banqueting house. All paintings are for sale and the artists have generously agreed to give Melford Hall 20% of the sale of their paintings
this donation helps to maintain the fabric and upkeep of Melford Hall.
Suitable for
When
1-4:30pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Melford Hall, 01787 379 228, melford@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Railway Walk
Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford. Meet at Lavenham Guildhall tearoom for refreshments and a short introduction before starting your walk. At the end of the walk, enjoy lunch at Melford Hall and listen to a brief history of the house. Refreshments and admission included.
Suitable for
When
10:30am-1pm
Admission
All tickets: £14
Booking Essential.
The walk goes over mixed terrain that can be muddy if wet. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a change of shoes if going around the house afterwards.
Please note that Assistance Dogs only are allowed into Lavenham Guildhall and Melford Hall itself.There is a regular local bus service (ticket not included) that walkers can use to get back to Lavenham to retrieve their cars.
Ffi contact: Melford Hall, 01787 379 228, melford@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Beatrix Potter Day
Once again we celebrate the Tales of Beatrix Potter and Beatrix Potters involvement with Melford Hall. Peter Rabbit asked Emma Thompson to write about his adventures in Scotland. The new book, 'The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit', will be read by Barbara in the Banqueting House - come and find out what happened in Scotland. Follow the Peter Rabbit garden trail, draw and colour too. A good day for the whole family to enjoy.
Suitable for
When
1-4:30pm
Admission
Child: £2.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Event activities cost £2.50 per child to cover materials.
Ffi contact: Melford Hall, 01787 379 228, melford@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny' presented by Quantum Theatre
Join us for the return of our outdoor theatre as two of the tales by Beatrix Potter come alive in the garden. Bring a picnic and settle in for an evening of entertainment.
Suitable for
When
6-8pm
Admission
Adult: £10 per person
Child: £7 per child
Family: £30
Booking Essential.
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Teddy Bear's Picnic
A rare opportunity to picnic in the garden at Melford Hall
bring your picnic and your favourite teddy bear. Name the bear and find where the bears have hidden their treasure in the secret island, draw and colour - prizes up for grabs for all these events. Follow the teddy bear garden trail. Bring your poorly bears to the teddy bear clinic so our nurses can make them better. An excellent day for all the family to enjoy.
Suitable for
When
11am-4:30pm
Admission
Child: £2.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Event activities £2.50 per child.
Ffi contact: Melford Hall, 01787 379 228, melford@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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