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Discover Long Melford Walk

A 90 minute guided walk discovering some of the secrets of Long Melford village.

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Want to be amazed about the hidden secrets of this beautiful village? Find out about the rich wool trade, the history of the village and where many of its architectural gems are located. Why did Countess Rivers get all hot and bothered about “tippling and wenching” in November 1641? Why did some 400 men from Glemsford riot here in December 1885? Want to know more? Well come along, see for yourself, and join us for a fascinating experience.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Adult Ticket£10.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Not recommended for young children.

Meeting point

Please meet in the free car park at Melford Hall

What to bring and wear

Although this is predominantly a pavement walk, wear comfortable shoes/boots and clothing suitable for the anticipated weather.

Accessibility

There are some places along the route where there is rough terrain with no pavement.

Upcoming events

Event

Guided Park Walk 

Join a guided walk around the medieval parkland of Melford Hall where we will point out many points of historical interest.

Event summary

on
2 Jul to 1 Oct 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Walk for Wellness 

Join us on a gentle guided walk around the park.

Event summary

on
3 Jul to 30 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

Paint like Beatrix Potter Workshop 

Have a go at painting with watercolours and invent your own Beatrix-style animal character front cover for a notebook to take home. Notebooks and all art material provided. This event is suitable for adults and children over 5.

Event summary

on
5 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

Talk on the life and times of Beatrix Potter 

Find out more about Beatrix Potter and her connections to Melford Hall and see some of the treasures left here by her.

Event summary

on
5 Jul to 19 Jul 2025
at
14:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time