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Corporate Events and Hospitality in Suffolk - Come to Suffolk for a unique company outing or corporate client entertainment. Suffolk offers a tremendous range of activities to enjoy from Day's Out at Newmarket Races, or sponsoring a box at the Aldeburgh Festival, as well as providing some first class hospitality facilities and accommodation to relax in. And where else could you do a team building 'Run a Railway day'?! (Colne Valley Railway)
Could you could handle these levers in the Signal Box, and keep the train on track?


There are lots of reasons to organise your Corporate Events and Hospitality in Suffolk – here are just some of them

1) proximity and easy access from London, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk by road, rail or air

You can hire a coach or let the train take the strain. Our regional train operator, National Express, has a very good punctuality record for East Anglia, and London trains depart from Liverpool Street, which is easily accessible.

Suffolk is very close to Stansted Airport for Ryanair and Easyjet flights (via the A120 dual carriageway), as well as Norwich Airport for Flybe. If you’re holding a conference at Trinty Park, for example, they’ll arrange transport and accommodation nearby. Trinity Park can cater for a conference of 1000, a dinner for 400 or a board meeting for 10 in a stunning contemporary setting just off the A12 from London and Essex.

2) Suffolk offers a wide range of corporate hospitality events and packages from team building days at Lakenheath Clay Target Centre or Suffolk Moto Park for quad biking; Beacon Rally Karts for Rally driving (see Beacon Rally Karts; world class corporate entertaining and sponsorship packages at Aldeburgh Music; golf days at Hintlesham Hall; cruises on the River Orwell on the Lady Florence Cruises, or for a more active team building sailing experience take out a yacht with Sailing Days


There aren’t many places that can offer you a jousting experience in one of the finest Norman Castles in the UK, but only 1 1/4 hours from London, the impressive
Hedingham Castle can.


Or you might prefer to host a picnic at one of the Music Festivals Suffolk has over the Summer – all types of music are on offer from classical at Thaxted and Hadleigh, Jazz at Spencers and Bures, Elvis tribute nights at Kentwell Hall, to modern at Mintlesham and Thetford Forest. Every taste is catered for here in Suffolk. To find about more about Music in Suffolk Click Here


You can hire some bikes and enjoy a leisurely tour of the country lanes with Suffolk Cycling Adventures, or hire some horses and try riding at Valley Farm. If you prefer something a little less strenuous, but with a lot of excitement too, head for a Day at the Races at Newmarket Racecourse.


Not many people can resist the lure of the Grand Touring Club offering a selection of classic cars – hire them for the day and experience the joys of open top motoring on Suffolks’ lovely country roads – a challenging and rewarding drive, maybe built around a countryside treasure hunt, or a (low alcohol) pub crawl!


And of course there's an opportunity to watch our home grown football team at Ipswich Town -

There's lots on offer to keep your clients entertained in Suffolk.

3) Suffolk Hotels are first class – have a look at Hintlesham Hall or Ickworth Hotel as just two of many many examples.

We have large Hotels that can cater for big events (eg
Suffolk Hotel, Golf and Leisure near Bury St Edmunds,Ufford Park Hotel, Golf and Spa or the Holiday Inn, Ipswich, all offering first rate leisure and business facilities).

Suffolk also offer smaller, more intimate Hotels for Board meetings and executive away days, such as the Crown and Castle, Orford or Milsoms in Dedham

4) Our Restaurants and catering Companies are world class – for quality, taste, reliability and value. For example, Chimneys, based in Long Melford, has provided catering to the Queen, Margaret Thatcher...


5) You’ll find that Suffolk offers far better value for corporate hospitality events than London or the Home Counties, so your budget will go further.

And as a momento of your day, Suffolk shops can provide a range of unique gifts to remind participants of the great experience they shared. Again the range of choice in Suffolk is unbeatable - you can choose from everything from a delicious hamper of locally produced foods from Ufford Produce and Provisions, a cheeky gift from Kittys Home Stores, some Executive Stress Relief premium quality aromatherapy products, all developed and produced in England by trained and qualified local aromatherapist, Julie Foster of Potions and Possibilities, or perhaps a pair of handmade sheepskin gloves from Nursey and Son of Bungay?

To really impress your top clients and to remind them of your Day Out in Suffolk how about a Rural Hamper stocked with fantastic food goodies? Rural Hampers

Suffolk offers a peaceful yet accessible location which makes it a great business option and a perfect base for team building and outdoor events. The county's excellent links with London, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, as well as the eastern coastal ports and airports at Stansted and Norwich, make it ideal for hosting business conferences, corporate exhibitions, business seminars, product launches and all business and corporate entertaining. So whatever your requirements for corporate hospitality, Corporate Events and Hospitality in Suffolk is the answer - contact us on 0845 362 7855 or email info@suffolktouristguide.com and we can provide you with the information to make your day truly enjoyable and memorable.