The West Wing at Ickworth

Set in 1800 acres of stunning gardens and parkland, The West Wing offers superb Conference and Banqueting Facilities for up to 220, and is ideal for corporate dinners, private parties, and outdoor events in the grounds.

The West Wing provides an elegant setting for Weddings for 80 to 200 guests, and is also licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies.

Inclusive wedding packages include room hire, arrival drinks, three-course wedding breakfast with wine and champagne toast, and use of the gardens for photography. The package also includes the services of a Toastmaster and all staffing, linen, crockery and cutlery, with the option of upgrading on wines & champagnes, canapés and coloured linen.

For Corporate Events and Private Functions flexible packages are available, whether the event is small or large, and the impressive Gallery with the balcony will take a maximum number of 220 delegates. The Court is also available and will take 40 Theatre Style. The Day Delegate Packages provide a complete service and include a 2-course fork or finger buffet lunch.

The Restaurant in The West Wing can also be used for Private evening functions for up to 90, and combined with the delightful Orangery can be hired for events for up to 200.

Day Visitor Restaurant
The stylish and contemporary day visitor Restaurant is situated on the ground floor of The West Wing and leads in to the Orangery which overlooks the Italianate gardens. The Restaurant has 96 seats and is very spacious and airy with large windows overlooking the gardens.

Seasonal menus with many ingredients sourced from local growers and producers. Fairtrade coffee and tea and organic drinks are on sale and an amazing range of cakes are baked on site by our baker Ann Wreathall and her team.

The service is waiter/waitress service and both small and large groups are catered for with a varied range of table sizes.

The West Wing Visitor Restaurant is now open from Friday to Tuesday. Offering a full menu from just soup and sandwiches to more formal dishes, delicious homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks and ice creams.

The estate offers a fantastic day out for visitors including tours of the house, a vineyard, marked walks, stunning parkland and a children's play area.

Opening Times
10am to 5.00pm: Easter to October half term
11.00am to 4.00pm: Winter
Open 7 days a week

- Open for breakfast at weekends
- Morning coffee and cakes
- Lunches from 12.00am to 3.30pm
- Traditional afternoon teas


For more information on the wonderful town of Bury St Edmunds, please see:

Bury St Edmunds Guide

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