Suffolk Venues
If you are looking to hire a Suffolk venue for your event – be it a wedding celebration, a party, a lecture, a play, a conference, or a hospitality event – there is a wealth of options available to choose from. Suffolk provides an array of spectacular buildings open to hire set within breath-taking Suffolk countryside, and below is a guide to just a few of them. Please click on each listing’s link to be taken directly to the display, where you will find further information including contact and booking details.
Bruisyard Hall is located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and set within its own 700 acre estate. It is the ultimate country retreat, offering a beautiful and historic hall and 17th century renovated barn to hire for groups. For more details and booking, please see: Bruisyard Hall
The Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf And Spa is situated in 300 acres of beautiful undulating Constable Country on the Suffolk/Essex border, The Hotel provides the perfect location for both leisure and business; the excellent facilities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, a state-of-the-art Spa and fitness centre, extensive conference, banqueting and function suites, a selection of dining facilities to suit every requirement, and a beautifully appointed, newly extended 80-bedroom hotel.
Buxhall Coach House is surrounded by stunning unspoilt parkland which leads down to the River Rat. It is a perfect venue for any event or celebration from small and intimate gatherings to larger celebrations such as weddings. All aspects of your event can be organised by us, including the marquee, flowers, photographer and music. We are here to discuss all your ideas and requirements to ensure you have exactly the type of event you want. Ideal for private parties, corporate hospitality or away days, wedding receptions and much more.
Click here - Buxhall Coach House to discuss your requirements.
Trinity Park, Ipswich, is an award-winning conference & events centre that is also home to the annual Suffolk Show. Events held at Trinity Park can include corporate meetings, team building & training days, exhibitions, private parties, school proms, music events, Christmas parties and more! You can also hold events outdoors in their 300 acres of flexible space - you can even have a part-indoor, part-outdoor event.
Weddings are also very well catered for - please see Trinity Park on the Suffolk Weddings Guide.
Glemham Hall, Woodbridge is an awe-inspiring sight. This magnificent yet elegant venue, surrounded by 300 acres of beautiful parkland, offers a wealth of opportunity for your private event hiring needs - whether it be a wedding, a corporate event or a private party. A number of events also take place at Glemham Hall, including guided tours, wine tastings, art classes and field sports. Please click on the link above for full details.
The Devil's Kitchen Collective, Bury St Edmunds is a wonderful live music venue, run by people who love and make music. To accompany every concert, a scrumptious fayre is also provided at the start of the evening with the menu being linked to the music or the themed event. This a great night out for teenagers and adults alike, and one that will have you humming to yourself all the way home!
As well as being an entertainment venue offering a diverse range of live music, theatre and comedy, The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, is a fantastic community and business venue that can be hired for various activities including meetings, product launches, exhibitions, conferences and banqueting. The apex has a 500 seat or 750 standing capacity with various studio rooms and an array of flexible spaces available to hire. Please enquire by clicking on the link above.
Of course, one of the most common reasons people have for hiring a room, hall or bar is to get married. Suffolk is home to a myriad of beautiful wedding venues, and here are just a few for your consideration.
If you plan to be wed in a truly remarkable location, you will not be disappointed by what Suffolk has to offer. The stunning Hintlesham Hall Hotel (pictured above) in Ipswich is a Grade 1 Listed Elizabethan Manor House, found nestling within 175 acres of idyllic countryside. Here you will find 33 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques which abound throughout the hotel. Along with providing the perfect location for your celebration, the Hall also offers services such as a Master of Ceremonies, photographer, wedding cakes made to order and floral arrangements – plus there are special Pamper Days for the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids.
The West Wing at Ickworth (pictured above) is an equally stunning building set within 1800 acres of delightful gardens and parkland. Located within Bury St Edmunds, this noteworthy site offers everything you ever dreamed of to make your wedding day an unforgettable one. 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 a detailed look into holding your wedding in Suffolk please see Suffolk Wedding Guide and Suffolk Wedding Hotels.
For more intimate marriage celebrations and ceremonies, Tuddenham Mill (pictured above) in Tuddenham (close to Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds) offers wedding services for up to 60 guests. This sympathetically converted water mill has a reputation for fine food and wine, chic surroundings, laid back atmosphere and designer bedrooms that all come together to ensure your special day will be a unique experience. Set in a picturesque location on a mill pond and surrounded by 12 acres of Suffolk countryside, Tuddenham Mill holds a civil ceremonies license and offers a wealth of opportunities for your wedding photographs.
The White Lion Hotel (pictured above) overlooks Aldeburgh's shingle beach and its 38 bedrooms are cosy and inviting, some with sea views as far as the eye can see. The hotel is part of the leading Thorpeness and Aldeburgh Hotels Group, so you can be assured of the highest standards in hospitality, service and value for money. If you are seeking an enchanting wedding by the sea, this is the ideal location for you.
The Fox and Goose (interior pictured above) in Fressingfield is a lovely restaurant and country pub which also has 3 rooms of varying sizes that can cater for private functions, such as intimate wedding receptions and small parties. The first floor dining room holds a maximum 38 guests, the ground floor dining room holds a maximum of 18, and the pub restaurant holds a maximum of 25. Special menus can be arranged to meet your requirements, including an A La Carte menu, ensuring your celebration is exactly how you want it. There is also a new restaurant in the former lounge area with for those guests who cannot go up stairs, along with its own disabled facilities.
The Bildeston Crown (pictured above), close to Hadleigh Buy St Edmunds and Lavenham, was an original 15th Century coaching inn which has been imaginatively refurbished to restore the building without losing any of the character of its past 600 years. Here you will find two private dining rooms suitable for both celebrations and meetings. Each room has its own courtyard and can cater for up to 120 guests, plus one of the rooms has a wedding license. For you and your guests’ convenience, there is a large car park, two bars and fine dining form an A La Carte menu. There is also a beautiful honeymoon suite – the perfect place to end the perfect day.
Please also see Romantic Suffolk and Romantic Hotels in Suffolk.
For more cost-effective options please see:
Budget Hotels in Suffolk
Cheap Hotels in Suffolk
Budget Weekend Breaks in Suffolk
The Swan at Lavenham (pictured above) is a wonderful place in which to celebrate a variety of special occasions, including romantic weddings, christenings and family get-togethers. It is also a unique venue for seminars, meetings and conferences, where 15th century inspiration combines with 21st Century innovation.
Another wonderful and intimate venue is Milsoms Hotel, a Victorian country house originally built in 1850 and located in the lovely town of Dedham. Here you will find a contemporary gastro-bar combined with fifteen stylish bedrooms, along with a weddings and civil marriages license and a honeymoon suite. Milsoms also has two meeting rooms, making it the ideal spot for small business conferences of up to 24 guests.
If you are planning a meeting or conference and need to escape from the frenetic pace of the office environment, you will find a quality service to suit your needs throughout Suffolk. Here are just a few examples of some of the conference venues available to hire.
A brilliant place to hold your business meeting or conference is Thorpeness Hotel, Apartments and Golf Course (pictured above). This unique hotel on the Suffolk Coast was originally built in the 1920's and retains the atmosphere of a time gone by coupled with modern facilities. 36 rooms are offered, some overlooking the Meare, gardens or golf course. There are a collection of meeting rooms available, and your delegates will surely not be disppointed by the post-conference entertainments available such as the golf course, two bars, restaurant, drawing room, snooker room and library.
Nearby in Aldeburgh is The Brudenell Hotel (pictured above). Situated near a Sailing Club, this beautifully decorated coastal hotel offers a variety of conference and meeting rooms to suit your every need. There are 42 bedrooms, all furnished to a very high standard and are decorated in a light, airy and relaxing style. Most have glorious views of the sea or the River Alde and its surrounding marshland. For our guests' convenience, WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
For more corporate venues for hire please see Corporate Events and Hospitality
High Lodge (pictured above) in Saxmundham can be found within 100 acres of woodland and delightful countryside, and offers a range of activities and services for individuals, groups, businesses and other organisations - from the smallest most intimate gathering to the grandest of event. High Lodge’s secluded location guarantee complete privacy ensuring that the wonderful setting will turn any private function, especially a wedding, into a memorable event. Please see the link above to view the full range of facilities available.
Ickworth House (pictured above) is a wonderful entertainment spot in Bury St Edmunds. This unique Georgian house includes a display of important collections of paintings, silver and furniture, an adventure playground, woodland trim trail and family cycle route plus holds numerous activities such as talks, plays, courses, guided walks and special dinners. Please click on the link above to view the extensive list of events being held throughout the year.
Jimmy's Farm in Ipswich also offers an enormous range of family-friendly events and activities. Visitors can meet the animals and learn all about farming and pig-keeping. There is an adventure playground (pictured above) for the kids, as well as a farmers’ market and garden shop, plus an exhaustive list of special events ranging from educational talks, barbecues, courses, picnics and many more. Please click on the link above to view the full line-up, and to contact Jimmy’s Farm to discuss holding your own special event there.
For a full list of all venues in Suffolk please see Venues in Suffolk
To make the most of a great deal please see Special Offers from Hotels in Suffolk.
For a comprehensive, day-to-day guide to all events happening throughout Suffolk please see What's On Suffolk
Bruisyard Hall is located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and set within its own 700 acre estate. It is the ultimate country retreat, offering a beautiful and historic hall and 17th century renovated barn to hire for groups. For more details and booking, please see: Bruisyard Hall
The Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf And Spa is situated in 300 acres of beautiful undulating Constable Country on the Suffolk/Essex border, The Hotel provides the perfect location for both leisure and business; the excellent facilities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, a state-of-the-art Spa and fitness centre, extensive conference, banqueting and function suites, a selection of dining facilities to suit every requirement, and a beautifully appointed, newly extended 80-bedroom hotel.
Buxhall Coach House is surrounded by stunning unspoilt parkland which leads down to the River Rat. It is a perfect venue for any event or celebration from small and intimate gatherings to larger celebrations such as weddings. All aspects of your event can be organised by us, including the marquee, flowers, photographer and music. We are here to discuss all your ideas and requirements to ensure you have exactly the type of event you want. Ideal for private parties, corporate hospitality or away days, wedding receptions and much more.
Click here - Buxhall Coach House to discuss your requirements.
Trinity Park, Ipswich, is an award-winning conference & events centre that is also home to the annual Suffolk Show. Events held at Trinity Park can include corporate meetings, team building & training days, exhibitions, private parties, school proms, music events, Christmas parties and more! You can also hold events outdoors in their 300 acres of flexible space - you can even have a part-indoor, part-outdoor event.
Weddings are also very well catered for - please see Trinity Park on the Suffolk Weddings Guide.
Glemham Hall, Woodbridge is an awe-inspiring sight. This magnificent yet elegant venue, surrounded by 300 acres of beautiful parkland, offers a wealth of opportunity for your private event hiring needs - whether it be a wedding, a corporate event or a private party. A number of events also take place at Glemham Hall, including guided tours, wine tastings, art classes and field sports. Please click on the link above for full details.
The Devil's Kitchen Collective, Bury St Edmunds is a wonderful live music venue, run by people who love and make music. To accompany every concert, a scrumptious fayre is also provided at the start of the evening with the menu being linked to the music or the themed event. This a great night out for teenagers and adults alike, and one that will have you humming to yourself all the way home!
As well as being an entertainment venue offering a diverse range of live music, theatre and comedy, The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, is a fantastic community and business venue that can be hired for various activities including meetings, product launches, exhibitions, conferences and banqueting. The apex has a 500 seat or 750 standing capacity with various studio rooms and an array of flexible spaces available to hire. Please enquire by clicking on the link above.
Of course, one of the most common reasons people have for hiring a room, hall or bar is to get married. Suffolk is home to a myriad of beautiful wedding venues, and here are just a few for your consideration.
If you plan to be wed in a truly remarkable location, you will not be disappointed by what Suffolk has to offer. The stunning Hintlesham Hall Hotel (pictured above) in Ipswich is a Grade 1 Listed Elizabethan Manor House, found nestling within 175 acres of idyllic countryside. Here you will find 33 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques which abound throughout the hotel. Along with providing the perfect location for your celebration, the Hall also offers services such as a Master of Ceremonies, photographer, wedding cakes made to order and floral arrangements – plus there are special Pamper Days for the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids.
The West Wing at Ickworth (pictured above) is an equally stunning building set within 1800 acres of delightful gardens and parkland. Located within Bury St Edmunds, this noteworthy site offers everything you ever dreamed of to make your wedding day an unforgettable one. 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 a detailed look into holding your wedding in Suffolk please see Suffolk Wedding Guide and Suffolk Wedding Hotels.
For more intimate marriage celebrations and ceremonies, Tuddenham Mill (pictured above) in Tuddenham (close to Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds) offers wedding services for up to 60 guests. This sympathetically converted water mill has a reputation for fine food and wine, chic surroundings, laid back atmosphere and designer bedrooms that all come together to ensure your special day will be a unique experience. Set in a picturesque location on a mill pond and surrounded by 12 acres of Suffolk countryside, Tuddenham Mill holds a civil ceremonies license and offers a wealth of opportunities for your wedding photographs.
The White Lion Hotel (pictured above) overlooks Aldeburgh's shingle beach and its 38 bedrooms are cosy and inviting, some with sea views as far as the eye can see. The hotel is part of the leading Thorpeness and Aldeburgh Hotels Group, so you can be assured of the highest standards in hospitality, service and value for money. If you are seeking an enchanting wedding by the sea, this is the ideal location for you.
The Fox and Goose (interior pictured above) in Fressingfield is a lovely restaurant and country pub which also has 3 rooms of varying sizes that can cater for private functions, such as intimate wedding receptions and small parties. The first floor dining room holds a maximum 38 guests, the ground floor dining room holds a maximum of 18, and the pub restaurant holds a maximum of 25. Special menus can be arranged to meet your requirements, including an A La Carte menu, ensuring your celebration is exactly how you want it. There is also a new restaurant in the former lounge area with for those guests who cannot go up stairs, along with its own disabled facilities.
The Bildeston Crown (pictured above), close to Hadleigh Buy St Edmunds and Lavenham, was an original 15th Century coaching inn which has been imaginatively refurbished to restore the building without losing any of the character of its past 600 years. Here you will find two private dining rooms suitable for both celebrations and meetings. Each room has its own courtyard and can cater for up to 120 guests, plus one of the rooms has a wedding license. For you and your guests’ convenience, there is a large car park, two bars and fine dining form an A La Carte menu. There is also a beautiful honeymoon suite – the perfect place to end the perfect day.
Please also see Romantic Suffolk and Romantic Hotels in Suffolk.
For more cost-effective options please see:
Budget Hotels in Suffolk
Cheap Hotels in Suffolk
Budget Weekend Breaks in Suffolk
The Swan at Lavenham (pictured above) is a wonderful place in which to celebrate a variety of special occasions, including romantic weddings, christenings and family get-togethers. It is also a unique venue for seminars, meetings and conferences, where 15th century inspiration combines with 21st Century innovation.
Another wonderful and intimate venue is Milsoms Hotel, a Victorian country house originally built in 1850 and located in the lovely town of Dedham. Here you will find a contemporary gastro-bar combined with fifteen stylish bedrooms, along with a weddings and civil marriages license and a honeymoon suite. Milsoms also has two meeting rooms, making it the ideal spot for small business conferences of up to 24 guests.
If you are planning a meeting or conference and need to escape from the frenetic pace of the office environment, you will find a quality service to suit your needs throughout Suffolk. Here are just a few examples of some of the conference venues available to hire.
A brilliant place to hold your business meeting or conference is Thorpeness Hotel, Apartments and Golf Course (pictured above). This unique hotel on the Suffolk Coast was originally built in the 1920's and retains the atmosphere of a time gone by coupled with modern facilities. 36 rooms are offered, some overlooking the Meare, gardens or golf course. There are a collection of meeting rooms available, and your delegates will surely not be disppointed by the post-conference entertainments available such as the golf course, two bars, restaurant, drawing room, snooker room and library.
Nearby in Aldeburgh is The Brudenell Hotel (pictured above). Situated near a Sailing Club, this beautifully decorated coastal hotel offers a variety of conference and meeting rooms to suit your every need. There are 42 bedrooms, all furnished to a very high standard and are decorated in a light, airy and relaxing style. Most have glorious views of the sea or the River Alde and its surrounding marshland. For our guests' convenience, WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
For more corporate venues for hire please see Corporate Events and Hospitality
High Lodge (pictured above) in Saxmundham can be found within 100 acres of woodland and delightful countryside, and offers a range of activities and services for individuals, groups, businesses and other organisations - from the smallest most intimate gathering to the grandest of event. High Lodge’s secluded location guarantee complete privacy ensuring that the wonderful setting will turn any private function, especially a wedding, into a memorable event. Please see the link above to view the full range of facilities available.
Ickworth House (pictured above) is a wonderful entertainment spot in Bury St Edmunds. This unique Georgian house includes a display of important collections of paintings, silver and furniture, an adventure playground, woodland trim trail and family cycle route plus holds numerous activities such as talks, plays, courses, guided walks and special dinners. Please click on the link above to view the extensive list of events being held throughout the year.
Jimmy's Farm in Ipswich also offers an enormous range of family-friendly events and activities. Visitors can meet the animals and learn all about farming and pig-keeping. There is an adventure playground (pictured above) for the kids, as well as a farmers’ market and garden shop, plus an exhaustive list of special events ranging from educational talks, barbecues, courses, picnics and many more. Please click on the link above to view the full line-up, and to contact Jimmy’s Farm to discuss holding your own special event there.
For a full list of all venues in Suffolk please see Venues in Suffolk
To make the most of a great deal please see Special Offers from Hotels in Suffolk.
For a comprehensive, day-to-day guide to all events happening throughout Suffolk please see What's On Suffolk
