E ast O f Engl and

Home of the Broads a network of waterways ideal for messing about on the water and thousands of miles of walking routes winding across the stunning countr yside and by beautiful coastline.

Elton Hall

Winner of the 2021 Historic Houses Judg es ’ Choice Garden of the Year Award, Elton Hall has been home to the Proby family since 1660. Ever y room is packed with magnificent treasures ese include important works by Old Masters to remarkable 19th centur y works by Millais and Alma-Tadema . In addition, visitors can enjoy works by world-renowned British artists such as Reynolds, Constable and Gainsboroug h.

Each g eneration of the Proby family have collected books and the Hall has three libraries containing a collection of over 10,000 books From the Prayer Book g iven to Henr y VIII with inscriptions by him and his three children, to early twentieth centur y hand printed books

Elton Hall sits in 200 acres of parkland e shape of the present g arden was laid out in 1913, but by the 1980’s a larg e proportion had fallen into disrepair Since then, there has been continuous restoration and improvement e flower g arden has replaced the rose

Elton Hall is a much-loved family home and garden and an ideal destination for group visits in central England.

Now taking bookings for group visits in summer 2023 and 2024 g arden, along with a new sunken g arden, a shrub g arden and Wilderness area . e Gothic Revival orang er y was built to celebrate the Millenium and the arbour was completed to mark the Jubilee celebrations. In addition, a small arboretum has been created between the two entrance drives. www eltonhall com

Kent well Ha ll and Gardens

A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning , familyfriendly g ardens and parkland, in the beautiful Suffolk villag e of Long Melford

e House : structurally Tudor and successor to the Kentwell Hall mentioned in Domesday Book in 1085. With later impressive Gothick and classical alterations, mixed with the owners ' improvements since 1971 some more ideosyncratic than others Fine early armorial and other stained g lass, portraits of Tudor notables and historic tapestries make this lived in family home of interest to all

To bo ok visit : www kent well co uk

The House

• The Proby family home since 1660 set in landscaped parkland bordering the River Nene.

• State rooms packed with treasuresmagnificent furniture, porcelain and fine paintings from mid-15th century Old Masters to remarkable 19th century works.

• One of the largest Libraries in private ownership, including Henry VIII s prayer book

• Member of Historic Houses

The Gardens

• Historic Houses Judges’ Choice Garden of the Year Award 2021 and RHS Partner Garden

• Outstanding formal gardens first laid out in the 1730s and lovingly restored over the past 40 years.

• Mature topiary, a Gothic Orangery, a flower garden with herbaceous borders and a dramatic central fountain, a sunken garden, shrub garden and box walk.

Mulberry CafØ at Bosworth’s Garden Centre

Set within the Estate s old walled garden and offering morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Many of the plants grown in the Elton Hall gardens are stocked in their plant area. Free parking for coaches.

For further information, please contact Events Office, Elton Hall, Peterborough PE8 6SH 07949 495422 / 01832 280468 www.eltonhall.com

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