Eating & shopping

A cream tea © NTPL/David Levenson

Why not treat yourself...

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea

Overlooking beautiful parkland, we welcome you to relax and enjoy the surroundings...

For just £10 per person, you can enjoy a full afternoon tea in the classic décor of our newly refurbished Park Room.

Gatehouse gift shop

Gatehouse entrance showing two small gatehouses either side of the entrance gates at the foot ot the driveway of Melford Hall, Suffolk © Lewis Bowes

Small but perfectly formed. Melford Hall’s shop offers a wide range of gifts, local produce, second-hand books, our souvenir guidebook, herbs and plants. Treat yourself or find a perfect gift…

Lots to choose from...

  • Cosy dining experience
  • Homemade sandwiches
  • Freshly baked cakes and biscuits
  • Tea on the bowling green lawn
  • Borrow a blanket and relax in our gardens
  • Melford souvenir guidebook
  • Beatrix Potter goodies
  • Plants grown in our gardens for inspiration

Old Kitchen tearoom

Cakes in Melford Hall tea room © Amy Mountney

Our tearoom in the old 1950s kitchen was styled by Ulla, Lady Hyde Parker. We serve a selection of sandwiches and cakes to go with your afternoon brew or coffee. Or why not treat yourself to a traditional cream tea?

Hotel, Inn, Pub © Lewis Bowes

There are lots of places to stay in Long Melford

Don't miss Long Melford

Make sure you visit the beautiful village of Long Melford. After a full day of discovery, you could even relax and stay overnight in a cosy place of your choice.