Venues for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies in Suffolk
The Jockey Club Rooms
101 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JL
t:01638 663101 w: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk
Your Exclusive Country House For Your Wedding Day.
Steeped in history, the Jockey Club Rooms, situated in the heart of Newmarket, provides a unique and exclusive private venue.
- Licensed for civil ceremonies
- Personal attention from initial enquiry through to the big day
- Up to 100 guests catered for
- A self contained ‘Town House’ within the grounds
- Private terrace, walled garden and manicured lawns
- 18 individually furnished rooms for overnight accommodation
The Fisher Theatre
10 Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1EE
t: 01986 895367 w: www.fishertheatre.org
The Fisher Theatre is one of the oldest provincial theatres in the UK and offers three alternate spaces licensed for Civil Ceremonies, each with plenty of individual character.
The Auditorium can accommodate up to 110 people for a ceremony and reception. The Gallery and Cellar Bar offer more intimate surroundings for up to 50 people.
We offer space only options for a ceremony to total theatre hire for a ceremony, reception and evening party – please call to discuss your requirements.
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel, High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk. CO10 9QA
t: 01787 247477 w: www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk
A fairytale wedding needs a magical venue. With its wealth of oak beams, inglenook fireplaces, Minstrels' Gallery and Medieval courtyard, this romantic Suffolk hotel offers the perfect backdrop for the wedding of your dreams.
It is licensed for civil ceremonies and can offer exclusive use for up to 100 guests. Our Head Chef and Master Chef of Great Britain, David Ryan, will work, closely with you, listening to your ideas and advising where necessary, while our dedicated ahd experienced co-ordinators are on hand to offer advice and information regarding the planning of your big day. We guarantee that each of your guests will leave The Swan, delighted to have shared your special day.
Once everyone has gone, that leaves just the two of you to luxuriate in one of our suites or four poster bedrooms; what better way to spend a magical honeymoon night?
Thorpeness Country Club
Lisa Furneaux, Thorpeness Hotel, Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness Suffolk IP16 4NH
t: 01728 452176 w: www.thorpeness.co.uk
Built in 1913, Thorpeness Country Club provides a unique and magical seaside setting. Overlooking the Suffolk coast, the tranquil surroundings create a wonderful backdrop for wedding photos.
Licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies and seating up to 120 guests, the Club is highly flexible in what it can offer. There are two floors available which can be used separately or in conjunction with each other.
The Club can be exclusively yours if you choose to use it for both your ceremony and wedding breakfast and its large dance floor means you can party till the early hours.
Best Western White Lion Hotel
Jill Carson, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ
t: 01728 452720 w: www.whitelion.co.uk
What could be more unique and magical than a Suffolk Coast wedding? Overlooking the sea in the middle of Aldeburgh is the Best Western White Lion Hotel, a traditional venue whose close proximity to the beach makes it perfect for your 'big day'.
Licensed to hold civil ceremonies and offering fabulous food, friendly and discreet service and biirooms with breathtaking sea views, why not escape the madding crowds and savour the delights of Suffolk - we guarantee that your memories will be treasureilfor a long time to come.
You may wish to give your wedding a seaside theme, or simply opt for something traditional; the choice is yours. We offer an inspired selection of menus, all of which are individually priced, allowing you the flexibility to create a bespoke menu and package to suit your personal requirements.
Woodhall Manor
Woodhall Manor Woodhall Drive Sutton Woodbridge IP12 3EG
t: 01394 411288 w: www.woodhallmanor.co.uk
An exclusive Elizabethan Manor House, beautifully restored and set in 9 acres of landscaped grounds. Licensed for civil/partnership ceremonies, we can cater for wedding breakfasts for up to 150 guests or larger parties buffet style.
Accommodation can be provided for up to 25 guests in 12 stunningly appointed en-suite bedrooms including a fabulous bridal suite.
We are available for weddings all year round, weekends and during the week when we have some specially priced packages available from £4,000.
Leiston Abbey (Pro Corda Ventures Ltd)
Leiston Abbey, Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4TD
t: 01728 832500 w: www.leistonabbey.co.uk
With impressive ruined arches dating from 1363 Leiston Abbey is the ultimate romantic venue for your special day.
The Guesten Hall is sympathetically built within the medieval ruins and is licensed for up to 70 guests for civil wedding ceremonies or partnerships and the magnificent thatched barn provides a magical setting for your evening reception for up to 120 seated guests.
With an excellent choice of menus and experienced and friendly staff, we will ensure that you have a fabulous wedding!
Glemham Hall
Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 0BT
t: 01728 746704 w: www.glemhamhall.co.uk
What could be a more beautiful or elegant wedding venue than Glemham Hall? This impressive red brick Elizabethan mansion is steeped in history and is the perfect setting for a traditional English country-style wedding.
The Hall is licensed for civil weddings and partnerships and can cater for up to 100 guests. Set in 300 acres of parkland, Glemham Hall is also an ideal venue for a marquee wedding reception; a marquee capable of seating up to 200 guests is permanently set up in the picturesque gardens, from where many of the original Elizabethan aspects of the Hall can still be seen.
Visit our website or call us for more details.
Athelington Hall
Athelington Hall, Horham, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5EJ
t:01728 628233 w:www.athelingtonhallweddings.co.uk
Situated in idyllic North Suffolk, Athelington Hall is an exceptional venue for the perfect 'Country Wedding'.
Picture your wedding day. The marriage takes place in the 14th century parish Church of St Peter surrounded by your friends and family. After a few traditional photographs in the shaded church yard, a Horse and Carriage awaits to transport you up the ancient tree-lined drive to your Reception.
Set in the picturesque gardens our impressive custom made marquee can cater for up to 250 guests seated, or 400 for a buffet. It is also possible to create a smaller more intimate wedding setting.
The real beauty of Athelington Hall is that it is so private, it also offers couples a families to turn their event into a mini break. Five fully furnished and equipped log cabins nestle in the grounds, sleeping up to 6 adults and has its own little verandas - absolutely perfect for sipping a glass of celebration champagne to complete the end to your perfect day. We can also recommend hotels in the area for guests who wish to stay in the area overnight.
Carlton Manor Hotel
Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8BL
t: 01502 566511 w: www.thecarltonmanor.com
An ideal wedding venue in Suffolk, The Carlton Manor Hotel is licensed to hold Civil Wedding Ceremonies and we would be delighted if you chose to get married here. Rest assured you can relax and enjoy your day whilst our dedicated team looks after you and your guests. The wedding service itself is held in the Colville Room. This delightful room can hold up to 70 people, at a cost of £150.00 (excluding the Registrar’s fee). Alternatively if you feel the traditional church wedding is for you, we would be extremely happy to accommodate you and your guests following your church service.
For full details of our Ceremony and Reception plans, including prices, please download our Wedding Brochure (pdf).
Batemans Barn at at South Elmham Hall
South Elmham Hall, St Cross South Elmham, near Harleston, IP20 0PZ
t: 01986 782526 w: www.weddings.batemansbarn.co.uk
Batemans Barn set within the grounds of the grade 1 listed South Elmham Hall is truly a unique and beautiful setting for a wedding or wedding reception. A perfect venue for your special day, a little rural romance even, think Cider with Rosie or the Darling Buds of May.
Bateman's Barn is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and the history and setting make it a peaceful and relaxed but above all, memorable location to get married.
The Barn can accommodate 80 guests for an all seated ceremony and, if desired, drinks and canapés are served in our courtyard whilst the bride and groom make use of our gardens and medieval ruins for their photographs.
The Randolph Hotel, Southwold
The Randolph Hotel, Wangford Road, Reydon, Suffolk IP18 6PZ
t: 01502 723603 w: www.therandolph.co.uk
Weddings and Functions - We can design and cater for functions up to 70 people in our restaurant, or up to 180 with a marquee in our grounds, The Restaurant can also be divided into 2 smaller rooms catering for 35 people u shaped in the front part or 20 people in our smaller breakfast room. Menus can be created to your personal choice.
Accommodation can also be provided in our ten light and airy bedrooms are all en-suite with colour TV, direct-dial telephones and tea/coffee-making facilities.
The Hall at Milden
The Hall, Milden, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9NY
t: 01787 247235 w: www.thehall-milden.co.uk
For 20 years we have occasionally let out our romantic walled garden and 16th century barn for wedding receptions - for up to 200 guests. Milden Hall barn and garden provides a beautiful tucked away rural location on an unspoilt farm for those who want something a little different.
The large garden with roses, honeysuckle, lavender and copper beech, tulip and Judas trees provides a beautiful sunny reception area and a perfect backdrop for quiet bands to play and for relaxed and informal wedding photographs.
Butley Priory
Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NR
t: 01394 450046 w: www.butleypriory.co.uk
Deep in the wooded heathlands of Suffolk's Heritage coast, 20 minutes drive from Aldeburgh with its famous festival and concert hall, lies BUTLEY PRIORY, all that remains of the Augustinian monastery founded in 1171. Set in its own 7 acres, within an area of outstanding natural beauty, the building is a unique example of 14th century architecture, and retains something of the peace and serenity of those ancient days.
Wedding Ceremonies are held in the GREAT HALL for which we are licensed for up to 90 people. Afterwards canapés and drinks are served on the South Terrace (or if inclement in the Great Hall). The Priory abounds with photo opportunities and photographs can be taken either inside or in the garden or meadow.
Potash Barns
Potash Barns, Potash Farm, The Street, Brundish, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8BL
t: 07747 038386 w: www.potashbarns.co.uk
Potash Barns lies at the heart of deepest Suffolk in the sleepy hamlet of Brundish.
We are 4 miles from the county town of Framlingham, and just 12 miles from the gorgeous Heritage coast.
Because the barn is adaptable, and can be extended by using marquees, there are numerous opportunities to cater for parties and weddings.
We can provide superb local caterers, or we can put you in touch with professional party/wedding organisers, or you can simply hire the space, or book a room for a wedding night!
Call us and discuss your requirements.