Kentwell hall is a stately home in long melford, suffolk, england. A terrifying halloween experience which takes place in almost. To reach kentwell you will drive 34 mile along an avenue of lime trees. The spooky night, which is returning for its twelfth year, needs people who are 18 and over and. Kentwell halls scaresville in final of best halloween attraction in the uk alongside the london dungeon and fright night at thorpe park. Historic tudor house with extensive gardens and woodlands. For what they are young adult books, his writing keeps me page turning throughout the books i have read. A building which survives to the west of the present hall dates from c 1500 and is thought to have been a service building related to the earlier house suffolk smr. All school groups adults and children alike are asked to come in costume.
Kentwell hall was built by the clopton family and is first mentioned in the 15634 will of william cloptons mother who mentions my new mansion house of kentwell hall. Nightmare hall series in order diane hoh fictiondb. It is possible to buy tickets online for most events at kentwell. Below we have listed some of the best things to get yourself to that suits a variety of ages and scare levels scaresville kentwell hall 4th october until 4th november. Kentwell hall visitor attraction historic tudor house with stunning gardens and grounds.
But before the night is over, a little halloween magic conjures up some winning surprises. The complete series list for nightmare hall diane hoh. We advise people that it is best to book an entire, exclusive group. Now in its th year, scaresville is one of the most popular halloween attractions in suffolk. Kentwell has a feature which no other restored garden yet offers. Its held at kentwell hall in suffolk, which is just a 25minute drive from essex. Not suitable for young children or the faint hearted. Congrats to jerusha and shannon for a job well done. Kentwell hall, long melford 1001169 historic england. The tavern on st johns will be hosting a spooky halloween party with live. Kentwell hall kentwell is a superlative moated tudor manor, built in the early 16th century by the clopton family. This site is for all participants of kentwells recreations. Halloween night murray, marjorie dennis, dorman, brandon on. Scaresville, a popular halloween event, is on the look out for scary people to join their 2018 team.
Popworld teases plans for tiger king party after lockdown including inflatable tigers. We are 10 miles south of bury st edmunds and 4 miles north of sudbury. Kentwell hall is suffolks hidden gem and one of englands finest tudor houses dating back to the 1500s. See more ideas about halloween, halloween fun and halloween decorations.
To go on our schools mailing list, or our home ed mailing list, please email or call. The frontage of kentwell hall was also digitally added into the film, the chronicles of narnia. Kentwell costuming the preambletechnorati 7dxszym495zd. Events near kentwell hall colchester whats on near. It includes the hall, outbuildings, a rarebreeds farm and gardens. Scaresville is an awardwinning, interactive halloween experience which takes participants. Make your way round the haunted village in the grounds of kentwell hall for an hour of adrenaline, screams and laughs. Scaresville is a haunted village that mysteriously appears in the grounds of kentwell hall in suffolk every october. Kentwell hall has a history that dates back to the 1500s and despite its size is very relaxed, and is mixed with an individuality created by its current owners. To make an enquiry regarding a booking, or to make a booking please call our office mon to fri, 9am to 5pm on 01787 310207. The spooky night, which is returning for its twelfth year, needs people who. Downloads of all information sheets, including costume notes acceptance details and station lists. The hall is situated at the far end of the village, just past the village green, at the end of the village nearest bury st edmunds. We visiting kentwell hall for the first time yesterday.
Halloween night book read aloud halloween books for kids. It is one of britains top halloween attractions, winning the best multi part halloween event at the scare awards in 2018. Not only will you get cheaper tickets, you will get to watch your friends scream. Kentwell hall events, clubs, gigs and whats on above is a selection of events near kentwell hall in colchester. Kentwell halls scaresville in final of best halloween. Kentwell hall is one of englands finest tudor houses, developed in stages between about 1500 and 1578. Tickets scaresville the haunted village scaresville, suffolk. Top must dos in long melford blog bury st edmunds and beyond. The house offers the visitor a journey through time from the great tudor kitchen, the gothic centre block to the state bedroom that was created by thomas. Oct 14, 2011 halloween night book read aloud halloween books for kids. Scaresville the haunted village scaresville, suffolk.
Sep 30, 2019 halloween, pumpkin picking and hot chocolate with marshmallowsyes, october is full of fun and spooktacular events. My elder daughter fell in love with the idea of being a tudor reenactor there. Scaresville the haunted village scaresville, suffolk scaresville. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for kentwell hall in sudbury from, the uks biggest entertainment website. The event takes place over three nights in the mysterious buildings located in the grounds and as things lurk in the dark. This is a crucial part of getting into character and is a really enjoyable and memorable part of the visit for children. There is a modern cobbled tudor rose in the courtyard yet the character of kentwell hall gardens could be more tudor than at present. Jul 01, 2008 halloween night murray, marjorie dennis, dorman, brandon on. Most of the current building facade dates from the mid16th century, but the origins of kentwell are much earlier, with references in the domesday book of 1086. Another scary activity only for the very brave is scaresville, a haunted village where visitors explore the woods, buildings and parkland, in neartotal darkness where you can encounter residents and things that go bump in the night at any time. Kentwell halls school of sorcery and magic will be open once again to give suffolks youngsters a small taste of what its like to be a witch or. It is to become the main way to for kentwell to contact you and deliver information and so it is vital all register.
Stines books at a library book sale, and i have enjoyed what i have read of his so far. Slightly further afield, you can explore the beautiful villages of aldeburgh and southwold and enjoy suffolks pretty coastline. They offer a scale and depth unmatched anywhere, giving total immersion in the sights, sounds and smells of the past. Nightmare hall is a spinoff series of the point horror series, written exclusively by diane hoh unlike the main point horror series and its other spinoff, which were written by various authors. The house is fully moated and reached by two original bridges. Things to do in suffolk for halloween baby businesses. The house stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30. If you book for less than 8 people, you will be teamed up with other parties to make a group of 812 and you must stay with them, even if you dont know them. Introducing my kentwell costume tudor sewing blog a. Kentwell hall long melford 2020 all you need to know. Halloween night is about a teen named brenda who has to deal with her cousin halley moving in with her family.
Kentwell hall is in the picturesque village of long melford, which has many period buildings, good shopping especially antiques and one of the finest parish churches in the country. The house stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and parklands. Kentwell hall garden near sudbury great british gardens. Whether you have a teeny tiny little one or a full sized teenager there are many things going on over halloween for you to go to. Scaresville needs scary people to help at suffolk halloween. Days out and events for the whole family kentwell hall. The 10 best things to do in long melford coronavirus update. Tickets can also always be purchased at the gate on entry, booking is not required.
If youre looking for more events, why not view our events in colchester guide. Kentwell hall directory things to do bury st edmunds. Kentwell hall is suffolks hidden gem and one of englands finest tudor houses that stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds. Jul 30, 2012 kentwell costuming the preambletechnorati 7dxszym495zd. Kentwell hall long melford 2020 all you need to know before. As the days draw in, you may be starting to think about halloween, bonfire night and christmas. On scaresville the haunted village scaresville, suffolk.
Half term halloween events whats on family eastlife. Kentwell hall dates back to the 1500 and is one of englands finest tudor houses with over 30 acres of stunning. Prices below may be discounted usually 10% see kentwell. Hall witch huntninette by linda jenkinson autumn air by. Kentwell hall high street, co10 9ba long melford rated 4. Looking for things to do with the kids or simply for a fun family day out. Kentwell hall, long melford, suffolk historic suffolk guide.
I love the oldstyle houses and detailed drawings of the ghost and cat and everything else. Halloween, pumpkin picking and hot chocolate with marshmallowsyes, october is full of fun and spooktacular events. Kentwell hall barn is ideally placed to explore suffolk or visit the picturesque villages of lavenham, cavendish, clare and long melford, as well as the historic towns of bury st edmunds, sudbury and cambridge. Kentwell hall is one of the finest moated tudor houses in england, set in over 25 acres of its own gardens and parkland, with numerous historic buildings. A romantic, moated tudor mansion in a tranquil parkland setting, kentwell hall is known for its unique recreations of everyday life in tudor times but has so much more to offer. Halloween events at kentwell hall, duck in boots and the quay. Scary scary halloween book read aloud halloween books for kids spooky stories for kids duration. Bring the family and explore amazing events and activities at kentwell hall. To book tickets call the bury st edmunds tourist information centre based at. For concerts and theatre it is recommended to book in advance to ensure the performance and seat of your choice.
Oct 17, 2016 kentwell halls scaresville in final of best halloween attraction in the uk alongside the london dungeon and fright night at thorpe park. People wear tudor dress and engage in tudor activities including gardening. Kentwell hall is one of the finest moated tudor houses in england, set in over 25 acres of its own gardens and. Our entrance was at 1pm and we managed to make a craft each, go to the christmas carol reading. Tales of horror on halloween night and millions of other books are available.
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