Otley Hall

The 10 acres of both formal and informal gardens at Otley Hall are managed with an eye to nature. There are stew ponds and woodland to explore. The gardens features three Elizabethan Garden recreations by Sylvia Landsberg.

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Steve Southgate

About Otley Hall

Here is a garden made by many hands over many centuries. Disaster, decay, folly and happenstance gives an air of antiquity.

Fresh eyes and focused energy bring new ideas that will seed and grow around and about the remnants of the past. A new chapter has now begun. It will be what it will be, but it is always Otley Hall. Patience, perseverance, happiness and occasional madness. All should prevail.

In 1915 a plan for the grounds was made by artist and garden designer Francis Inigo Thomas. The plan was never realised but have remained within the hall. This provides inspiration for future developments.

More recently some historical features were added. Designed by Sylvia Landsberg they echo the medieval to Elizabethan periods. These are not treated like museum exhibits; they develop and evolve like any garden but are always infused with historical spirit.

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https://www.otleyhall.co.uk

Otley Hall features

Location details

Otley Hall,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP6 9PA

Directions to Otley Hall
Take Chapel Rd past the Otley village Post Office. After 250 yds take 1st L onto Hall Ln.

Otley Hall openings

29 Jun 2025 Pre-booking available

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments at Marthas Barn Cafe (please reserve). Coffee and tea in the garden, also a stocked bar.

Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free

Opening times 10:00-16:00

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Accessibility

No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Otley Hall?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Otley Hall?

Yes, coaches are accepted at Otley Hall. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Is Otley Hall a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Otley Hall. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at Otley Hall?

Yes, one or more routes at Otley Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Otley Hall is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.

Otley Hall

Owner Info

About Otley Hall

Otley Hall features

Location details

Otley Hall openings

Refreshments Light refreshments at Marthas Barn Cafe (please reserve). Coffee and tea in the garden, also a stocked bar.

Admission Adult: £5.50 Child: Free

Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

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FAQs

Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free