Melford Hall is a stately home in the village of Long Melford, Suffolk, England. Since 1786 it has been the seat of the Parker Baronets and is still lived in by the Hyde Parker family. Since 1960 it has been owned by the National Trust.
🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: MELFORD HALL; Historic site with public access
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, 7-spot Ladybird +139 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Oxeye Daisy, Field Bindweed +90 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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17 signed routes nearby · 38 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Lavenham WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Suffolk Threads Heritage TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Gainsborough Trail Meadow WalkWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 5 kmLocal walking route
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill Walk, Melford HallWalking route8.8 km▾
Field paths, tree roots, grassland. May be muddy - suitable footwear necessary. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs possible in dry weather. Some gates. Cross the busy A134 with extreme care.
Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Windmill Hill Walk, Melford HallWalking route6 km▾
Easy walking along distinct dirt or grassy paths and fields, with a couple of stiles at the end. May be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be required. Special care is needed when crossing the busy A1092 and walking along the B1066.
Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Kentwell Hall avenuepublic footpath · 63 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 63 mPath type: track
Olivers Closepublic footpath · 122 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 122 mPath type: residential
Olivers Closepublic footpath · 59 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 59 mPath type: residential
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Cycling
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23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km▾
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route ACycling route▾
Named routeRef ARegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 13Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km▾
Named routeRef 13Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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15 public paths nearby
Public paths
Palmerswent Closerestricted byway · 25 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 25 mPath type: residential
School Lanebridleway · 758 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 758 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Roydon Driftbridleway · 256 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 256 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway
Palmerswent Closerestricted byway · 9 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 9 mPath type: residential
Hare Driftbridleway · 775 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 775 mSurface concretePath type: track
