Melford Hall
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Melford Hall pond -
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Lord Somerset's residence at Melford Hall
Discover the stories behind this eclectic home.
Discover the stories behind this eclectic home.
It’s fair to say that Melford Hall has had its share of trials and tribulations, but it’s thanks to many generations from medieval monks to the Hyde Parker family who still live here, that this home still stands.
Around every corner there’s a new twist in the story – from Beatrix Potter sketches to collections of naval paintings and Chinese porcelain – everything tells a story and everyone has left their mark.
Devastated by fire in 1942, it was nurtured back to life by the Hyde Parker family and it remains their much loved family home to this day. It is their stories of family life at Melford – from visits by their cousin Beatrix Potter through to our visitors today that make this house more than bricks and mortar.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.70 | £7.80 |
| Child | £4.35 | £3.90 |
| Family | £21.75 | £19.50 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £7.40 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £4.30 | £3.80 |
| Child | £2.15 | £1.90 |
| Family | £10.75 | £9.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
The property is closed until 29 March. From 29 March the property will open as follows - 12 noon: Tea room, garden and shop open. 12 noon to 1pm: House accessible by 15 minute taster tours only. 1pm: House is fully accessible. Last entry 4.30pm. Open Bank holiday Mondays.
