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Follow in Beatrix Potter's footsteps at this beautiful family home

For almost five centuries the picturesque turrets of Melford Hall have dominated Long Melford's village green.

Devastated by fire in 1942, the house was nurtured back to life by the Hyde Parker family and it remains their much-loved family home to this day. Their interior decoration and furnishings chart changing tastes and fashions over two centuries.

The stories of family life at Melford - from visits by their relation Beatrix Potter with her menagerie of animals, through to children sliding down the grand staircase on trays - make this house more than just bricks and mortar.

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Sun hat or brolly?

We're still great in wet weather

Pair of pink wellies covered in stars © NTPL/John Millar

There's a lot to enjoy at Melford - whatever the weather

Dark clouds may loom over Melford Hall but its still lovely inside. Shelter from the rain by our fire in the Great Hall, buy a hot cuppa with a slice of cake or if you're really brave...borrow a brolly and wander around our gardens.

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A Melford volunteer helping children draw © National Trust

Art antics, 16 - 17 June.

Arty fun for all the family. Join in and help Vernon and David create a giant picture of Melford Hall. Suitable for ages two to 80+.

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Building © Andrew King

Turrets and Towers, 30 June.

Join us for an exciting afternoon delving into the history of Melford Hall, Holy Trinity Church and some of the great families of Long Melford.

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Cardboard cut-out of Jeremy Fisher at Melford Hall © National Trust

Beatrix Potter Fun Day, 27 July.

Enjoy an afternoon of children's activities celebrating Beatrix Potter and her love of Melford Hall.