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Historic Houses in Suffolk

This gazetteer lists stately homes. See also historic buildings in Suffolk

Euston Hall    A red-brick Georgian country house, the home of the Duke of Grafton. The house that we see today is only a wing of a much larger house which was destroyed in a devastating fire in 1902. The house contains a superb collection of Stuart royal portraits, a reminder that the Dukes are descended from Charles II, as well as paintings of notable people in the Stuart court. Among the artists displayed are Lely, Van Dyck, and George Stubbs. Thetford, Suffolk, England, IP24 2QP Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Euston Hall Email: info@euston-estate.co.uk Phone: 01842 766366 Historic Houses Association Location map OS TL895781 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Glemham Hall    An attractive Elizabethan manor, built by the de Glemham family in 1560. Outside the house is a lovely walled rose garden, wide lawns edged by yew hedges, a lily pond, and a summerhouse to enjoy. The estate includes 300 acres of parkland, and regularly hosts events including open air opera and theatre performances, and a country fair. Little Glemham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, IP13 0BT Attraction Type: Historic House Location: The best way to visit the house is by pre-booked group tour. The garden has regular Summer opening hours. Plese see the Glemham Hall website for details. Website: Glemham Hall Email: events@glemhamhall.co.uk Phone: 01728 746704 Historic Houses Association Location map OS TM342591 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Haughley Park    A Grade-I listed manor house in 6 acres of landscaped gardens. Within the grounds is a listed 17th century timber-framed barn. The house was built in 1620 by Sir John Sulyard, on land originally granted to the Sulyards by Mary Tudor, the sister of Henry VIII. Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, IP14 3JY Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Haughley Park Email: info@haughleyparkbarn.co.uk Phone: 01359 240701 Historic Houses Association Location map OS TM004619 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Ickworth   An amazing Italianate structure topped by a massive rotunda, built for the 4th Earl of Bristol in 1795. It was to house the earl's art treasures, but they were seized by Napoleon and the Earl died (and his body was shipped home from Italy in a coffin labelled "antique sculpture"). Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, IP29 5QE Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 m SW Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, on A143 Website: Ickworth Email: ickworth@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01284 735 270 Fax: 01284 735 175 National Trust Location map Details of Ickworth - Photos of Ickworth OS TL816 611 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Kentwell Hall    Superlative moated Tudor manor, built in the early 16th century by the Clopton family. Kentwell has some fine Tudor brickwork, and the interior has been much restored, including a working Tudor kitchen and Hall with minstrels gallery. Featured in the gardens and grounds are a Tudor Rose pavement maze, topiary, and a Camera Obscura. Kentwell hosts a regular programme of historical Tudor and 1940's ReCreations throughout the year. Long Melford, East Anglia, Suffolk, England, CO10 9BA Attraction Type: Historic House Location: between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, off A134 Website: Kentwell Hall Email: info@kentwell.co.uk Phone: 01787 310 207 Fax: 01787 379 318 Location map Details of Kentwell Hall OS TL864 479 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Melford Hall    Elizabethan house with banqueting hall. Unchanged externally since 1578, but the interior has Regency and Victorian additions. Small garden. Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, England, CO10 9AA Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off A341 Website: Melford Hall Email: melford@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01787 880286 Fax: 01787 379228 Location map Details of Melford Hall OS TL867 462 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Otley Hall    Otley Hall is a 15th century moated manor house set in 10 acres of parks and gardens. The house is an excellent example of late medieval architecture, with a profusion of chimneys, and a multi-leveled tiled roof. The gardens at Otley are worth a visit; among other features, they boast a croquet lawn, canal, nutteries, a rose garden and a moat walk. Otley, East Anglia, Suffolk, England, IP6 9PA Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 1/2 mile NE Otley, 9 m north of Ipswich off B1079, on Hall Lane. Website: Otley Hall Phone: 01473 89064 Fax: 01473 890803 Location map Details of Otley Hall OS TM207563 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens    One of the premier stately homes in East Anglia, Somerleyton is an early Victorian mansion built upon the foundations of a 13th century house. The house is built around three sides of a courtyard, approached through the gardens. The entrance is an imposing three-storied structure in Elizabethan style which overlooks the gardens. Within, the oaken staircase is lined with coats of arms from the 14 families who have owned Somerleyton from the 13th century. The Estate Office, Somerleyton Somerleyton, Lowestoft, East Anglia, Suffolk, England, NR32 5QQ Attraction Type: Historic House Location: NE Lowestoft off B1074 Website: Somerleyton Hall and Gardens Phone: 08712224244 Fax: 01502 732143 Location map Details of Somerleyton Hall and Gardens OS TM492977 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts