Have you taken part in historical re-enactments and other activities at Kentwell Hall?

Bury Mercury: Kentwell Hall Land Girls and Home Guard Weekend in 2002Kentwell Hall Land Girls and Home Guard Weekend in 2002 (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back at some of the events held at the Long Melford stately home over the years.

Bury Mercury: The May Day procession at Kentwell Hall in 2003The May Day procession at Kentwell Hall in 2003 (Image: Archant)

The moated house, set in more than 30 acres of gardens and parkland, is famed for its Tudor domestic living history events, an idea which it pioneered.

Bury Mercury: Nigel Oakley leading the Suffolk Punch horses for a tree planting at Kentwell Hall in 2002Nigel Oakley leading the Suffolk Punch horses for a tree planting at Kentwell Hall in 2002 (Image: Archant)

As well as Tudor-themed occasions, though, Kentwell has also staged many other special events, including tributes to the Home Guard and Land Army, and sheep-shearings at its own farm.

Bury Mercury: Maid Jess with one of Kentwell Hall's Suffolk Punch horses in 2003Maid Jess with one of Kentwell Hall's Suffolk Punch horses in 2003 (Image: Archant)

The gardens have reopened and various special events are planned including a May Day event, with garlanding, processions and traditional entertainment.

Bury Mercury: A youngster at a Tudor day at Kentwell in 2004A youngster at a Tudor day at Kentwell in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Numbers are strictly limited and it is essential to book your visit in advance via the Kentwell website.

Bury Mercury: Tying ribbons on the May Tree at a Kentwell Hall Tudor weekend event in 2003Tying ribbons on the May Tree at a Kentwell Hall Tudor weekend event in 2003 (Image: Archant)

If you have memories to share of Kentwell or other historic sites, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

To order copies of photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Bury Mercury: A demonstration of Tudor-style chores at Kentwell Hall in 2005A demonstration of Tudor-style chores at Kentwell Hall in 2005 (Image: Archant)