The church is at the northern most part of the village with the large village green running slightly downhill, past Melford Hall, to the bridge over the Chad Brook which is a tributary of the River Stour.

South of the bridge is the main part of the village. Hall Street, the main street, is very wide with room both sides for cars to park at right angles to the road.

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This church was built mostly in the 15th Century and was completed in 1484. You cannot really avoid noticing what appears to be an extension on the end nearest the camera. This is the Lady Chapel which was completed in 1496.

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Another church view

Long Melford gets it's name partly because, well, it's long! The village measures approximately 2 miles from north to south and just 1 mile south of the southern end, down the Stour Valley, is the town of Sudbury which was the birth place and home of painter Thomas Gainsborough.

The bridge over the Chad Brook was built in 1792 to replace the ford which originally gave rise to the 'ford' part of the name in Melford.

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More village views

Queen Elizabeth I was entertained in this turreted brick-built Tudor mansion which was built in 1578.

The property is currently managed by the National Trust and is open to the public but is not open all day so check opening times before you go.

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More views of Melford Hall

This village is about 7 miles North of Long Melford and is clustered around a large village green with the church situated on the South East corner of the green.

It is a picturesque little place with some interesting old buildings but it's not worth making a special journey to see. If you are passing nearby then do have a look.

Parking here is a bit tricky!

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