A Joyful Dickensian Christmas
Experience the charm of a traditional Victorian Christmas!
Location
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9BA
Telephone
01787 310207- Next Event
- 13th December 10:00am - 13th December 5:00pm
- Following 1 Event
14/12/25 10:00
-14/12/25 17:00
About this event
Kentwell turns the Christmas clock back to the year 1869 and the age of Dickens to create a rich tapestry of lively and enjoyable activities for all ages!
In the Hall, see the Family with log fires roaring & staff in attendance, in the Great Kitchen, Cooks prepare Christmas Fare.
See A Christmas Carol readings by our Mr Dickens & in the Overcroft Theatre, music hall songs, conjuring and a panto are performed throughout the day.
Father Christmas will meet families, assisted by Elves and Mother Christmas to help write and post their Christmas lists, with carol singing in the Courtyard towards the end of the day.
Perfect for families, this event offers a heart-warming celebration filled with festive good cheer.
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults: £46.50, Child 12-16: £39.30 Child 4-11: £32.15, Child 1.5-3: £16.45 & Family of 2 Adults + 2 Children: £120 - £140
Suitable for all the family, children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress suitably for the weather. Free parking on site.
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About the Venue
Kentwell Hall is Suffolk’s hidden gem and one of England’s finest Tudor houses that stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds.
The house offers the visitor a journey through time from the Great Tudor Kitchen, the Gothic centre block to the State bedroom that was created by Thomas Hopper in the 1820s for a visit from the then Duke of York.
The house offers a relaxed environment, mixed with an individuality that is not often seen these days in great historic venues.
Kentwell Hall’s organic gardens are a combination of ancient features, elements of the substantial alterations of Lady Guthrie, tenant during the 1930s, and the recent landscaping and planting by the current owners.
Particular areas of interest include the formal walled garden with its glorious borders providing seasonal displays of colour, the wildlife meadows and the Pied Piper Topiary hedge.
Whilst the magnificent Cedar Trees that date back to the late 18th century provide a lovely backdrop and The Sculpted Tree, based on the theme of the Tower of Babel, is the UK's biggest single wood carving.
The house and gardens are described as “magical with a surprise around every corner” and are to be enjoyed at your leisure.
The Stable Yard Tea Rooms serve light lunches and afternoon tea using seasonal produce from the gardens and farm.
Kentwell Hall is famous for producing some of the countries largest Re-creations and family events that run throughout the year.
Kentwell is available to hire for weddings, corporate functions, events and filming.
