Otley Hall

Otley Hall Otley Hall is a Grade I Listed 15th and 16th century, moated Tudor Manor House set within 10 acres o
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Set within 10 acres of enchanting gardens, surrounded by serene Suffolk countryside, our Grade I listed 15th and 16th century, moated Tudor Hall is a hidden sanctuary steeped in historic charm. Once home to explorer Bartholomew Gosnold, renowned for founding Jamestown, the first permanent English-speaking settlement in the United States, Otley Hall has been lovingly restored by its new owners and

remains a cherished family home today. Following an inspired reinvention, we are delighted to announce the reopening of Otley Hall as an exclusive, bespoke and intimate wedding & events venue, alongside the launch of our new destination café, Martha's Barn, which offers delicious local and seasonal menus and speciality coffee. Just two hours’ drive from London and on the doorstep of Suffolk’s scenic coastline, Otley Hall is a truly unique venue for special celebrations.

Winter is here! With our first (albeit very light) snowfall of the year, the air definitely has a bite! There’s still ti...
22/11/2024

Winter is here! With our first (albeit very light) snowfall of the year, the air definitely has a bite!

There’s still time to book onto our cosy afternoon December house tours with mulled wine and mince pies by the roaring fires. Tickets can be found on our website.

If this snowfall isn’t a sign to get yours, then I don’t know what is! 🎄

A furry friend, Goldfinger, would like to remind you that we have our last morning house tour of the year next Wednesday...
13/11/2024

A furry friend, Goldfinger, would like to remind you that we have our last morning house tour of the year next Wednesday!

Step back in time and discover our unique history in this sleepy corner of Suffolk, beautiful Tudor rooms and our international significance.

Tickets are £14 on our website (www.otleyhall.co.uk) under ‘Tickets and Vouchers’

Why not come and see us in Martha’s Barn too for a coffee, spot of lunch, or both! We’d love to see you! 🦚

🎄CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS🎄We are delighted to announce that our Christmas house tours are returning this year! Treat yourse...
06/11/2024

🎄CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS🎄

We are delighted to announce that our Christmas house tours are returning this year! Treat yourself to finding out more about the house and its fascinating history to the ‘New World’, all decorated for the seasons festivities.

As ever, these special tours will be followed by mince pies and mulled wine by the roaring fire - something a little extra special!

Get your diaries out! We have 2 on offer:
🕯️Saturday 7th December
🕯️Saturday 14th December

Tickets are priced at £25. Both will start at 4pm and are guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the season.

Missed out on a guided tour of the house this year? Look no further. We’ve added a date on Wednesday 20th November at 11...
06/11/2024

Missed out on a guided tour of the house this year? Look no further. We’ve added a date on Wednesday 20th November at 11am. Tickets are £14 and available on our website under ‘Tickets and Vouchers’.

Our guide Gillian will reveal the Hall’s history and international significance, whilst you step back in time to Tudor life and walk the well-trod corridors of one of Suffolk’s oldest unchanged houses.

It’s the perfect opportunity to combine your visit to lovely Martha’s Barn. We’d love to see you!

Our tour dates for all of next year are also online and available to purchase, so if you’re thinking ahead why not get one into those new 2025 dairies!

With it being All Hallows’ Eve it’s an apt time to draw attention to one of a few marks and symbols or ‘apotropaic’ mark...
31/10/2024

With it being All Hallows’ Eve it’s an apt time to draw attention to one of a few marks and symbols or ‘apotropaic’ marks found here at the hall. Meaning ‘evil-averting’ they were aimed to protect against unwelcome spirits.

This one is found on wood once part of a plank-and-muntin screen, now next to our Great Hall’s grand fireplace. Whilst it may defend against witches, ghosts inside certainly aren’t deterred…

🍎 We’ve had lovely Andy from .cyder here this week collecting the first batch of apples for next year’s Otley Hall Cider...
09/10/2024

🍎 We’ve had lovely Andy from .cyder here this week collecting the first batch of apples for next year’s Otley Hall Cider.

🍏 So far already 500kg of apples have been collected, with some of our cider variety trees still needing to ripen up.

🍎 Those who have visited over the summer will know that it’s been highly popular, so much so (and quite coincidentally) we sold the last bottles this week!

🍏 Next year’s is already being greatly anticipated by all of the team here, and judging by the BUMPER crop, should be quite the delivery once it’s ready.

🍎 A massive thank you and big appreciation to Andy, Carl and the CydeFX team for their passion, knowledge and commitment to local, traditional cider - and not letting Suffolk’s special apples go to waste.

Why not come and support our open gardens for the NGS this Sunday? As I’m sure you can agree, they are looking at their ...
05/07/2024

Why not come and support our open gardens for the NGS this Sunday?

As I’m sure you can agree, they are looking at their best, and in aid of such a great cause how can one refuse.

With the weather set to be like today (a bit iffy!) it’s just an even greater reason to come out and enjoy the most of the weekend.

will be open serving hot and cold drinks, cake and light snacks and our fully licensed bar will be open.

We can’t wait to welcome all of you, and share the very best of our gardens for such a worthy cause!

🎭 SUNDAY! 🎭Don’t forget Quantum Theatre’s production of Great Expectations is happening here at 4pm! You still have time...
27/06/2024

🎭 SUNDAY! 🎭

Don’t forget Quantum Theatre’s production of Great Expectations is happening here at 4pm! You still have time to purchase tickets and join us. At least the weather is looking warm! 🌞 Tickets can be purchased on Quantum Theatre’s website quantumtheatre.co.uk and the link will be in our story.

For this production we welcome you bringing your own food and snacks as the cafe won’t be open serving food. However, all drinks - alcoholic or otherwise - must be purchased at our bar.

We will also have a lovely selection of Simply Ice Cream ice creams available during the interval!

It’s set to be another fantastic afternoon, so make sure not to miss out!

This BEAUTY ‘Treasure Trove’ is definitely the highlight of the garden this week! Flowering just once a year, its cascad...
07/06/2024

This BEAUTY ‘Treasure Trove’ is definitely the highlight of the garden this week! Flowering just once a year, its cascades of perfectly scented blooms are to behold and enjoy for the all too brief time it wows us with its spellbinding performance.

On a day as lovely as this, why not come and have some lunch, enjoy the magnificence of the hall and experience this belle for yourself. 🌹

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Hall Lane
Ipswich
IP69PA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+441473890264

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A moment of tranquility. What a stunner of a sunset we had this evening after the drizzle of today! 🌅

Roaring fires in the grand fireplaces always inspire thoughts of the people and stories these rooms have encountered over the centuries - in some ways world changing. I like to think these ‘living’ fireplaces connect us through the ages, a tiny portal to times passed, closing divides with the sound of the flicker, scent of the woodsmoke and outpouring of heat - as it always has been. On a more practical note - they’re much needed on cold and frosty days like this. Come and discover these remarkable people and tales for yourself with tours throughout this year - all available to book on our website www.otleyhall.co.uk under ‘Tickets and Vouchers’. Our first one of 2025 is on the 23rd January at 11am. We look forward to seeing you there!

Have you got your Christmas House Tour Tickets yet? 👀 Happening this Saturday, 14th, 4-6pm! Make sure you don’t miss out on this extra special, cosy Christmas treat 🎄 Tickets on www.otleyhall.co.uk under ‘Tickets and Vouchers’ 😌 #suffolk #gosnold #christmas #openfire #tudor #cosy

Our first wedding of the year and the weather is beautiful! 😍 🙏😍

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