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Melford Hall (National Trust)
Melford Hall
Long Melford
Sudbury
CO10 9AA
Suffolk
England
Collection details
Architecture
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Literature
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01787 379228
General information (Fax)
:
01787 379228
E-mail
:
melford@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website
:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-melfordhall/
Open
3 April-31 September
Sat-Sun 1400-1730
May-September Wed-Sun 1400-1730
Bank holiday Mon Open
Admission charges
£5, child £2.50, family £12.50. Groups £4, child £2
Description
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.
Key artists and exhibits
Beatrix Potter
Articles
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