Stately Homes

Image: Lukasz Derejski • Audley End House

Bachelors Lodge has a wealth of stately homes surrounding it, many a short drive away and all worth a visit. The houses listed with farms are especially fun for those with children. Please check out the websites to see what’s going on.

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Ickworth House and Melford Hall are both National Trust Properties.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Kentwell Hall and Farm.
www.kentwellhall.co.uk

Hedingham Castle, a fine Norman Castle and grounds.
www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Slightly further away but not that far!

Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill. Lode Mill is a working watermill that mills corn to flour. Worth a visit.

Wimpole Hall and Farm are National Trust Properties
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Audley End House. (there is a miniature railway next to the house)
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Helmingham Hall
www.helminghamhall.com