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Long Melford
Spend a half‑day to a full day walking the village, visiting Melford Hall and Holy Trinity Church; stay if you want a quiet B&B night.
Long Melford is a historic Suffolk village on the River Stour. Its main draws are the National Trust Melford Hall, the 15th‑century Holy Trinity ‘wool church’, and a range of antique shops and pubs. The compact centre is walkable, so a day covers the sights; overnight accommodation adds a relaxed evening in a traditional inn.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- STN
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Long Melford101 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Long Melford, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyLong Melford is low‑risk; typical rural UK cautions apply – watch traffic on A‑roads and keep valuables secure in pubs.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers101 police / non‑urgent · 999 police / emergency · 111 NHS non‑urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
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- AirportSTN London Stansted Airport (≈35 mi (≈56 km (35 mi)) by road; limited public transport).STN London Stansted Airport (≈35 mi (≈35 mi (56 km)) by road; limited public transport).
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable (≈10‑15 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint (ale)£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi£15–£20 (≈ US$20–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMelford Hall entry£12–£15 (≈ US$16–20)
- Budget bedBed‑and‑breakfast, a night, per person£45 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bed3‑star hotel room (double), a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
- High-end bed3‑star hotel room (double), a night, per room£210 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STN London Stansted Airport (≈35 mi (≈56 km (35 mi)) by road; limited public transport)STN London Stansted Airport (≈35 mi (≈35 mi (56 km)) by road; limited public transport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Long Melford: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village centre is walkable (≈10‑15 min). Local buses link Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds; car via A134/A1092 for regional trips. Parking available in village car parks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sudbury (Suffolk)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus from Long Melford, ≈15 min
Market town with historic centre.
Bury St Edmunds
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus via Sudbury, ≈45 min
Cathedral and Abbey ruins.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Black Lion
AA 3* hotel, 3½ mi north of Sudbury
The Crown Inn Hotel
Family‑run 17th‑century inn with à‑la‑carte restaurant
The George and Dragon Hotel
Historic inn on Hall Street
The Mill
2‑room B&B, double £155, single £130
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bed‑and‑breakfast2 × 1 night × £70 | £140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95 | £190 |
| Bus Sudbury ↔ Long Melford (return)2 × £5 · check | £10 |
| Melford Hall entry (adult)2 × £12 · check | £24 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × £15 · check | £30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £39 |
| Trip total≈ £217 per person per day, bed included | £433≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub pint (ale) | £3–£4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxi | £15–£20 (≈ US$20–30) |
| Melford Hall entry | £12–£15 (≈ US$16–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport to the village is infrequent – check bus times in advance.
- Roads (A134) can be busy; use caution when cycling.
- 4G signal is patchy; 5G not yet available.
Emergency numbers
- Police / non‑urgent
- 101
- Police / emergency
- 999
- NHS non‑urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police / emergency999
- Police / non‑urgent101
- NHS non‑urgent111
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sudbury ↔ Long Melford bus: ≈ £5 return (check schedule)
- Melford Hall entry: ≈ £12 adult (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Long Melford. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car hire for visits to Melford Hall gardens and nearby country parks.
- Combine with a Suffolk coastal day (e.g., Southwold) using A134.
Sources
- officialVisit Suffolk
- officialNational Trust – Melford Hall
- officialLong Melford official site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Long Melford, revision 5242847 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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