Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However Sutton House and Breaker's Yard is currently closed.

An exquisite Tudor house at the heart of a vibrant community

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Things to see and do

Family Learning workshop at Sutton House

Things to see and do 

While we are closed, we’d like to bring the magic and stories of Sutton House to you. Find our free download here. We’ll be releasing a new family activity each week so watch this space.

A hand-stitched sign welcoming visitors to Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Community Groups at Sutton House 

Find more about the diverse and interesting community groups that meet at Sutton House.

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Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

History

Sutton House: Our History

Sutton House's courtyard

At the heart of the House 

Our Courtyard is a quiet and secluded space enclosed by the four walls of Sutton House, but it was originally the beginning of a verdant and thriving 30 acre grounds.

Tudor Kitchen at Sutton House

Tudor Kitchen Nightmares 

Nowadays, the kitchen is affectionately known as the heart of the home, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth for Tudor kitchens…

Church Institute Committee 1935

Old House at the Corner 

Across the centuries, Sutton House has been many things for many different people. Find out about the St John’s Church Institute's time in the house.

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Delve into the history of Sutton House

Look beyond Tudor walls built by courtier to Henry VIII Ralph Sadleir, and find murals painted by 1980s squatters.

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Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

Our work

Addressing the National Trust's colonial links 

Sutton House and Breaker's Yard, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, deals with contentious political histories. Learn more about what we are doing to be inclusive in our work and acknowledge the impact and legacies of colonialism.

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The New Oilcloth 

The Little Chamber returns to its former Tudor splendour. Find out all about Sutton House’s most colourful feature in one of our original wood panelled rooms. The before and after will surprise you.

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The East India Company and Sutton House 

Explore the connections between the East India Company and Sutton House through a new art work created with local school children.

Detail of a corner of a fireplace

Conservation at Sutton House  

Find about how we care for Sutton House from our conservation team.

CampbellX and Kayza Rose

New film for Sutton House: ‘Inclusion’ a community collaboration 

New recruitment films for Sutton House: ‘Inclusion’ a community collaboration

Celebrating the opening of the Breaker's Yard at Sutton House

Over 55s Group 

Find out about Sutton House's over 55's community group.

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