Seckford Hall, Suffolk
A Brief Introduction to Seckford Hall
Image from seckfordhall.co.uk.
Seckford Hall is a historic country house in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The hall’s history dates back to the sixteenth century. Built around 1530 by Thomas Seckford, a close connection of Elizabeth I, the hall served as a residence for the Seckford family. The house features traditional Tudor architecture, with its distinctive half-timbered façade and mullioned windows. Its interior features include intricate wood carvings and linenfold panelling.
A previous timber-framed structure once occupied the site, fragments of which remain in the current building. The earlier house belonged to George Seckford and then to his son Thomas. Thomas’s son, also Thomas, (1495-1575), constructed the current hall. The second son of Thomas, yet another Thomas, (born around 1515) received an inheritance from his father, and was able to pursue his education at Cambridge. Eventually, he became a prominent lawyer and official at the court of Elizabeth I. It is believed she held court at Seckford Hall and slept in the four-poster bed still to be found in Room 7: The Tudor Room.
Stay at Seckford Hall
Seckford Hall is now a luxurious hotel and spa. Set in over 30 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, it offers a relaxing break in stunning surroundings. Seckford Hall’s fine dining restaurant offers local and seasonal ingredients and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes. With a Tudor-inspired restaurant using many herbs, fruits and vegetables grown in the garden at Seckford, you can enjoy your food in a truly historic setting.
Each room is unique, with modern home comforts and luxury linen and toiletries. From standard rooms to the junior suite in its own lodge, (which sleeps up to four people), and which includes a private garden, Seckford has accommodation for every occasion.
Historic Properties Nearby
Suffolk is one of my favourite counties for exploring Tudor history. My travel itinerary, A Four-Day Tour of Tudor Suffolk, details the many Tudor places to visit and promises an action-packed itinerary for a four-day stay to the county.
The following podcast episodes detail two properties in Suffolk: Hardwick Hall and Otley Hall. The following blog details the Church of St Michael in Framlingham and the Howard tombs: Kenninghall And Framlingham: The Howard Treasures Of East Anglia.
Visitor Information
For more details on the accommodation, check out Seckford Hall’s website.
Contact Details: email reception@seckford.co.uk or call +440333 272 7161.
Address: Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6NU.
