Invitation to View in Suffolk
Invitation to View offers a delightful and unique chance to see some of Suffolk's most famous and exclusive homes by private appointment. The Invitation to View 2009 Brochure boasts a record 49 homes and gardens, all open at different times. 7 of the properties are new and their locations cover East Anglia from the outskirts of London to the North Norfolk coast; from Cambridgeshire to the Suffolk seaside. With over 30 properties in Suffolk, this is an amazing opportunity to view historic houses and halls not otherwise open to the public.
Invitation to View organizes single visitors or couples into groups in a tour style both effective and highly popular. While welcoming new visitors every day, Invitation to View also boasts veteran fans known to visit twenty or more of their available houses! Many visits are hosted by the owners themselves, allowing each tour to be individual and tailored to the location and the particular group--feel free to ask questions, whether about colour schemes, antiques, history or family scandals!
Here are just a few examples of historic houses in Suffolk available for visiting -
Bruisyard Hall
In 1366 Edward III transferred the manor to the Poor Clares, of which the Countess of Ulster, a descendant of Henry III, was probably the founder. The nunnery was later dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII. Through the early 17th century it became the home of the Rous family through marriage, and has remained in the family ever since.
Crows Hall
This amazing Tudor building stands out with fine detailing and is surrounded by a large, fish-filled moat, dating from the Anglo-Saxon period. The adjoining barn, one of the longest in the country, is thought to have been an early courthouse. Fine garden setting.
Columbine Hall
Dating from around 1390, this manor house rises straight from a large moat. Named after the de Columbers family, every owner from 1290 is known. These include an assassin, a rumoured illegitimate grandson of Henry VIII and a farmer called Harry Potter. Featured in glossy magazines and newspapers nationally.
These are just a few of the selections Invitation to View has to offer across Suffolk, each with it's own fascinating history and stories to tell. Because most are family houses, booking early and often is recommended. Tours are designed so that multiple sites can be visited in a single day, making it perfect for weekend breaks or a relaxed holiday tour. Each house offers refreshments, listed on the site, and some offer lunch. Magnificent Hintlesham Hall even offers a three course lunch with aperitif and canapés, wine, water and coffee with petits fours--talk about touring in style! Just click on the link above for more details.
For more information on opening dates and times, and how to book a tour, check out Invitation to View.
Invitation to View organizes single visitors or couples into groups in a tour style both effective and highly popular. While welcoming new visitors every day, Invitation to View also boasts veteran fans known to visit twenty or more of their available houses! Many visits are hosted by the owners themselves, allowing each tour to be individual and tailored to the location and the particular group--feel free to ask questions, whether about colour schemes, antiques, history or family scandals!
Here are just a few examples of historic houses in Suffolk available for visiting -
Bruisyard Hall
In 1366 Edward III transferred the manor to the Poor Clares, of which the Countess of Ulster, a descendant of Henry III, was probably the founder. The nunnery was later dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII. Through the early 17th century it became the home of the Rous family through marriage, and has remained in the family ever since.
Crows Hall
This amazing Tudor building stands out with fine detailing and is surrounded by a large, fish-filled moat, dating from the Anglo-Saxon period. The adjoining barn, one of the longest in the country, is thought to have been an early courthouse. Fine garden setting.
Columbine Hall
Dating from around 1390, this manor house rises straight from a large moat. Named after the de Columbers family, every owner from 1290 is known. These include an assassin, a rumoured illegitimate grandson of Henry VIII and a farmer called Harry Potter. Featured in glossy magazines and newspapers nationally.
These are just a few of the selections Invitation to View has to offer across Suffolk, each with it's own fascinating history and stories to tell. Because most are family houses, booking early and often is recommended. Tours are designed so that multiple sites can be visited in a single day, making it perfect for weekend breaks or a relaxed holiday tour. Each house offers refreshments, listed on the site, and some offer lunch. Magnificent Hintlesham Hall even offers a three course lunch with aperitif and canapés, wine, water and coffee with petits fours--talk about touring in style! Just click on the link above for more details.
For more information on opening dates and times, and how to book a tour, check out Invitation to View.
