What's on at Melford Hall
Beatrix Potter - The Melford Hall Connection
An exhibition, in our Banqueting House, of facsimile sketches by Beatrix Potter. These sketches drawn whilst visiting her cousins, the Hyde Parkers, are inspired by Melford Hall and the surrounding area.
Thu 20 Jun 2019
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12:00-17:00
Humour in Melford Hall's paintings - a Friday afternoon talk
A talk revealing some of the more light-hearted references found in our Paintings collection at Melford Hall. Highlighting subtle humour, hidden features and designs amusing to modern eyes, our tour will travel throughout the House to find the...
Fri 21 Jun 2019
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15:00-15:30
Conservation in action
Meet our conservation staff and volunteers who will demonstrate and explain the work that goes to keep the collections at Melford Hall looking their best
Wed 26 Jun 2019
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13:00-16:00
Books - a Friday afternoon talk
Our Friday afternoon talks provide unique insights into the many facets of our collection at Melford Hall.
Fri 28 Jun 2019
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15:00-15:30
Tales from the High Seas
Join one of our naval history experts as he recounts tales of the Hyde Parker naval exploits
Sat 29 Jun 2019
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14:00-14:15
Art revealed by torchlight.... Hidden depths of Melford Hall's paintings.
An opportunity to view some of our paintings as they have never been seen before.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
14:45-15:30
Lost interiors of Melford Hall - a Friday afternoon talk
Discover the lost interiors of Melford Hall
Fri 05 Jul 2019
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15:00-15:30
Three Mills Walk
A guided walk along the the old railway line and taking in three water mills as well as Sudbury's famous water meadows
Sat 06 Jul 2019
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10:00-13:00
Melford Unwrapped - Beatrix Potter's Melford
Melford Unwrapped is an invitation to a rare private visit to Melford Hall. As a guest of Lady Hyde Parker you will be given a talk, and a tour followed by afternoon tea. You will also be privileged to see items from the private family collection.
Tue 09 Jul 2019
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14:00-16:15
Beatrix Potter story readings
Get carried away by the magical adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends as written by Beatrix Potter and narrated by one of our story tellers
Sat 20 Jul 2019
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13:00-15:00
Melford Unwrapped - A family at sea
Melford Unwrapped is an invitation to a rare private visit to Melford Hall. As a guest of Lady Hyde Parker you will be given a talk, and a tour followed by afternoon tea. You will also be privileged to see items from the private family collection.
Tue 23 Jul 2019
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14:00-16:15
Why Melford Hall Looks Like it Does
A tour looking at the external architecture and fabric of Melford Hall, exploring the different styles and building periods to be found on the building. The tour will explain how the history of Melford Hall has been recorded in the building we...
Wed 24 Jul 2019
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11:30-12:15
Beatrix Potter day
Celebrate our connection to Beatrix Potter, her famous tales and all the characters that inhabit them.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
12:00-16:00
Melford Hall's Railway Walk
A popular guided walk taking in some railway and village history as well as both some modern archaeology and the natural beauty of the Suffolk countryside.
Sat 03 Aug 2019
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10:30-13:00
Melford Hall's Outdoor Cinema presents Peter Rabbit
Pack your hamper, get out a rug and enjoy your picnic whilst watching the adventures of Peter Rabbit in the beautiful surroundings of Melford Hall
Sun 11 Aug 2019
18:00-20:00
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Pack up a hamper, get your Teddy and enjoy your picnic in the gardens of Melford Hall
Wed 14 Aug 2019
11:00-16:00
Chinese textiles - a Friday afternoon talk
Our Friday afternoon talks provide unique insights into the many facets of our collection at Melford Hall.
Fri 16 Aug 2019
15:00-15:30
Beatrix Potter and her art - a Friday afternoon talk
Join our Volunteer guide to learn more about the House that Beatrix Potter was inspired by during her many stays at Melford Hall. Explore some of the illustrations installed in the West Bedroom, her room during her visits, and how she left her...
Fri 06 Sep 2019
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15:00-15:30