Historic Re-enactment

Milden Hall barn, farmhouse and farm - re-enactors' venue for training and holidays

Milden Hall farm provides an excellent venue for large groups of re-enactors from all periods for informal get-togethers and training weekends.

Milden Hall farmyard has been described as “one of the finest 17 th century preserved farmyards in the country” (Leigh Alston, timber-framed expert 2003) with listed 16 th and 17 th century farm buildings and small farm museum.

We aim to farm sustainably and integrate conservation in all aspects of farm management, and use pesticides selectively and to a minimum.

Varied accommodation

•  The large Tudor aisled barn provides comfortable but simple self-catering: Tudor style four-poster and truckle oak beds for 4-20 guests (and sleeping space for many more!) in the open plan sleeping areas and two private rooms. The living area is sparsely furnished with oak furniture and history books. The large modern kitchen, two bathrooms and an additional privy are all comfortable with modern conveniences! (Disabled access.)

•  The camping meadow with nearby showers and privies can accommodate many more of the same barn party. Our Hall farmhouse provides very comfortable, 4-diamond rated, bed & breakfast accommodation for six in three large, beautiful rooms.

Banquets, dances, horkies, markets, hog roasts

•  The 95ft long aisled barn provides 2,750sqft for evening get-togethers, and ample space on the adjacent lawns or meadows for evening hog roasts or brew-ups.

•  We have oak banquet tables, trestle tables, benches, stools and chairs to seat up to 150 and a gallery where musicians can play.

Farmland for training, battles and living

Our 500 acres of farmland, tracks, woodland, ancient meadows, ponds provide ample space (well away from roads) and a varied location for informal re-enactment events.

Layout of Barn
To see a drawing of the layout of the barn and surrounding area, please click the thumbnail image on the right to see a larger version.

This project has been supported under the England Rural Development Programme by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; and the East of England Development Agency.

Brochure, past visitor re-enactor references and more information from:

Availability and booking Contact Juliet and Christopher Hawkins, The Hall, Milden, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9NY    Tel: 01787 247235 Email: hawkins@thehall-milden.co.uk

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