Welcome to the Suffolk Barn, we are now fully booked for 2024 however we still have dates available for 2025 and of course 2026!

Suffolk Barn is the perfect bespoke wedding & events venue

As well as being suitable for any occasion, whether it be a ceremony, wedding reception, special occasion, birthday, anniversary or other social event, if you are looking for a venue which is exclusive and flexible with the utmost privacy the Suffolk Barn has it all

Suffolk Barn at Hawstead Place

The Suffolk Barn sits in a unique position on a southern slope within the ancient parkland of Hawstead Place just 2 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. The barn retains all the original character from its past and is available to use for wedding receptions and civil ceremonies, parties and all types of business and private events.

The barn has a huge timber frame and is traditionally clad. It has a unique setting with large threshing doors opening South and East onto historic parkland with stunning views, adjoining the parkland are ancient fishponds, a moat and additional historic features.

Suffolk Barn dates back to 1423 and was constructed in its day as a courtyard in front of one of the county’s grandest houses.

The entrance and drive way is lined with an avenue of lime trees and opens out into ancient parkland populated with the three largest oriental plane trees in England, planted by Elizabeth I in August 1578.

Many many thanks for a wonderful day! We couldn’t have asked for a better venue and having you on hand to advise on the various finer details was so valuable.

Many thanks – we both keep saying how it was the best day of our lives!   

Bennie & Lizzie

Space and Facilities at Suffolk Barn A wonderful space to make your own Perfect for your bespoke event

flexible seating at Suffolk Barn wedding and events venue

flexible formal seating areas

Separate Areas at Suffolk Barn

separate meeting / reception area

There is a dance floor at Suffolk Barn

dance floor

Staging area at Suffolk Barn

staging

Suffolk Barn has a ktichen area for outside caterers

kitchen area for outside caterers

LED Lighting at Suffolk Barn

led lighting

Marquee space at Suffolk Barn

space for a marquee

Expansive outside space at The Suffolk Barn at Hawstead

expansive outside space

Countryside views at Hawstead Suffolk Barn

stunning countryside views

Packages at Suffolk Barn

create your ideal package

At the Suffolk Barn we take pride in giving our couples the freedom to create their own special day using the dry hire concept.

We understand that each event is unique and individual, we are dedicated to ensuring that this is true for all our hosts and guests, regardless of their planned celebration or event.

We are on hand to assist you with our comprehesive list of  suppliers and recommendations for help with planning of the event event if required.

For more information about what we can offer please get in touch.

Suffolk Barn wedding & events venue set up for a civil ceremonyImagine your civil ceremony at Suffolk Barn
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Inspiration and Recommendations

We have worked alongside some fantastic caterers, florists, wedding planners etc and have put together some resources you might find of help when putting together your special occasion. Take a look at our hints & tips HERE

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