Melford Hall, House museum in Long Melford, England.
Melford Hall is a red brick Tudor mansion in Long Melford, Suffolk, England, with a symmetrical facade, octagonal towers, mullioned windows, and a central enclosed courtyard. The building rises over three floors and is surrounded by formal gardens that are listed on the national register.
The estate was originally held by the abbots of Bury St Edmunds before being completely rebuilt in the 16th century in the Tudor style. In 1786 it passed to Sir Harry Parker, and his family shaped its character across the following generations.
The name of the house comes from the long meadow on which it was built. Inside, visitors can see naval paintings, Chinese porcelain, and personal belongings of Beatrix Potter, who was a cousin of the owners and a frequent guest here.
The house is managed by the National Trust and is open to visitors only on certain days, so checking ahead before travelling is a good idea. On site there is a tea room and a second-hand bookshop, which make a longer visit comfortable.
A fire in 1942 destroyed one whole wing of the house, which was then rebuilt using the original Tudor exterior walls but fitted with 1950s interiors. Two completely different periods now exist side by side within the same building.
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