Abbot's Hall, located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, is a Grade II* listed 18th-century country house surrounded by elegant pleasure grounds. The gardens feature a walled garden, lawns, and mixed tree plantations, including limes, copper beeches, Scots pines, and an Atlas cedar. The grounds also contain three ponds to the south of the pleasure grounds, which may have originated as medieval fishponds. The estate has a rich history, with ownership passing through various families. In 1963, the last owners, Vera and Ena Longe, entrusted Abbot's Hall, the barn, and 2 acres of land for the creation of a museum. By 2005, the Hall itself and a total of 70 acres had come into museum use. Now, in 2024, the estate is 84 acres in total. The museum is open to the public all year round. In 2024, Abbot's Hall was designated as a Grade II registered park and garden by Historic England, recognizing its special historic interest.