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Belchamp Hall - The official site of this Queen Anne period family home in Suffolk has photographs, some history, and description of facilities offered for weddings and corporate hospitality.
Kentwell Hall - The official site of this moated, mellow redbrick Tudor mansion in Long Melford. History and visitor information, with details of Tudor and 1940s re-creations.
Gainsborough's House - The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough in Sudbury. Image and description of the house and highlights of the collection of the artist's works. Visitor information.
Helmingham Hall - Garden and deer park set around moated Tudor hall near Stowmarket, Suffolk, featuring double herbaceous borders, working kitchen garden, many roses and herb and knot garden.
Somerleyton Hall & Gardens - Lord and Lady Somerleyton provide the history of their early Victorian home, visitor information and details of facilities for weddings.
Otley Hall - Otley Hall in Suffolk is home to Nicholas Hagger, poet and historian, and is open to the public and by appointment for conferences and visits.
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