Mettingham Castle

Mettingham Castle House sits within the original moat of a 14th-century fortified manor near Bungay in Suffolk. King Edward III granted Sir John de Norwich a licence to crenellate his manor in 1342, rewarding his distinguished military service against the Scots and French. The primary residence, a former dairy barn, retains original medieval features including patinated beams and braces. The remarkable gatehouse, built with flint rubble and red-brick dressings, stands three storeys tall with an evocative crenellated parapet. Now functioning as a historic venue within ruined castle walls, Mettingham Castle House offers visitors the chance to experience medieval history firsthand amid tranquil gardens and centuries of charm.