Barn wedding venues are consistently popular with couples who love the relaxed feel they add to their wedding day. In a county known for arable farming, Suffolk naturally has a greater choice of traditional and modern barns than many areas. So, myself a bride-to-be and our editor Alison spent a day visiting the best of Suffolk's wedding barns to help you create your own shortlist.
Venue hire in Suffolk typically costs between £2000 and £8000, depending on which day you choose, and this can vary if you opt for longer hire of 2-3 days. Keep reading to see our top choices of Suffolk barn wedding venues, and hopefully find your dream venue!
Copdock Hall
Copdock Hall is a Grade II-listed Elizabethan barn in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. Copdock stands opposite St. Peter's Parish Church, very convenient if you wish to have a church ceremony. As you walk towards the venue, there is an inviting courtyard entrance, and once you step inside, you'll be impressed by the barn and its spaciousness, accommodating up to 300 guests. Something we loved about Copdock is all of your wedding day can be in one space, on one floor and accessible to everyone, creating a perfect flow to the day. The front of the barn is the ceremony area/dance floor later in the evening, the main section of the barn is for your wedding breakfast with a bar area at the other end for your reception/evening drinks.
If you are wanting an outdoor ceremony, you have the option of getting married in the beautiful vineyards owned by Copdock opposite the barn. For accommodation, there is a wide range of three and four star accommodation within five miles of the venue, one within walking distance. Copdcock has a dedicated team that is there to help you every step of the way. With the option to personalise the venue a day before your big day and a choice of four exceptional caterers, you have the flexibility to create your own unique wedding.
Perfect for couples wanting a spectacular barn and a beautiful vineyard.
SPOTLIGHT 23 reviews Discover Copdock Hall, the grandest Elizabethan barn wedding venue in Suffolk, with an evening courtyard, landscaped grounds and it's own vineyard.
Suffolk, Ipswich
£4,500 - £8,200 Venues
All Manor of Events
All Manor of Events is an exclusive use country barn wedding venue in Henley, Suffolk. The owners Katie and Andy held their own wedding in the barn in 2004 and that's how All Manor of Events began. There are 4 licensed ceremony rooms for you to choose from, including a spectacular Woodland ceremony option. The Chestnut Barn is the main barn, with a beautiful marquee style lining, this is where you would have your wedding breakfast. Through the doors of the Chestnut Barn is a beautiful courtyard area, with outdoor seating, the space is perfect for your reception and canapes.
The other side of the courtyard is Poplar Barn, a rustic style barn with wooden beams and fairy lights, a gorgeous ceremony option, you do also have the option to marry outside in either The Garden Room with beautiful views of the Suffolk countryside or The Woodland. We loved the accommodation at the venue, 8 fantastic glamping pods, 4 small pods which sleep 2-4 people and 4 large pods which sleep 2-6 people. When we asked Katie and Andy what couples love most about All Manor of Events, they said they love how flexible the venue is, you can make your wedding truly special, exactly how you picture your dream day.
Perfect for couples looking for total flexibility and trendy accommodation.
SPOTLIGHT 275 reviews Exclusive Use Country Barn Wedding Venue
Suffolk, Ipswich
£1,350 - £12,000 Venues
Bruisyard Hall
Bruisyard Hall is a beautiful country estate in Suffolk, in the estate lies the restored 17th-century barn. Inside the barn, you'll find the Banqueting Hall, the Medieval Hall, and the Minstrels Gallery, each with its own unique charm. Two stories high, with a vaulted beamed ceiling and large windows that let in plenty of light, the barn is a lovely setting for your special day. With space for up to 140 guests for ceremonies and dining in separate areas, you have plenty of room to plan your dream barn wedding. You also have a ceremony option in the main Bruisyard Hall House, with 28 seated in the Hall's elegant dining room for a more intimate wedding.
The venue has 5 star accommodation on site just a short walk away from Bruisyard barn, sleeping up to 24 people, the barn also has two additional en-suite bedrooms in a separate wing. With over 700 acres of land, the grounds at Bruisyard will give you gorgeous photos for your wedding day, go off and explore the grounds and create perfect picture memories. Bruisyard Hall offers a weekend wedding 3 day option, where the entire estate is yours for the weekend.
Perfect for couples wanting both barn and manor house wedding location.
Beautiful 5* Country House and Barn Wedding Venue
Suffolk, Saxmundham
£11,500 - £35,000 Venues
The Tudor Barn Belstead
Tudor Barn is a family run wedding venue, they take great pride in being a sustainable wedding venue in the Suffolk area. If you're searching for a venue to have your wedding that combines the charm of an old barn with a modern touch, take a look at The Tudor Barn. You can choose between two ceremony options: in the beautiful Tudor Barn or outside in the Old Mill Woods. When you enter the venue, there's a modern glass walkway that connects the bar, bridal prep area, and the main barn. In the Tudor Barn, you have a downstairs and upstairs area, with the choice to have your ceremony in either space.
On the eastern side of the Tudor Barn, there's a terrace with amazing views of the grounds, a wonderful space where you and your guests can enjoy and get that important group photo. Through the glass doors of the barn, and down the patio steps, you have the Horse Yard that has been converted into a unique outdoor chill space, with an outdoor bar, fire pit and heaters, a cosy modern space to enjoy your reception drinks and evening celebrations. Tudor barn has 7 acres of beautiful surroundings to explore, offering plenty of photo opportunities for your wedding day.
Perfect for smaller weddings and wonderful outdoor spaces.
Easton Grange
Easton Grange, once a family-run farm, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a stunning wedding venue. The venue has a large Ceremony Barn, that can seat up to 200 guests, full of natural light and directly opposite the luxury bridal dressing suite. After the ceremony, you can have your reception drinks and canapes in the piano bar and spill out onto the attractive courtyard. The Celebration Barn is where you have your wedding breakfast, the barn can seat up to 160 guests, with an in-house catering team preparing outstanding cuisine, using locally sourced ingredients.
Easton Grange offers an outdoor ceremony area, this gorgeous spot is set between two oak trees and has seating for up to 150 guests, the perfect option for a sunny day. The Bakehouse cottage bridal suite is just a few steps away, with further accommodation in The Farmhouse for up to 16 guests spread across eight rooms, so that your close family and friends can stay. The grounds at Easton Grange are beautiful, the River Deben flows through the grounds, with a bridge over the river for beautiful photo opportunities. We absolutely loved the luxurious feel of Easton range, every detail carefully thought out, creating a lovely feel to the venue.
Perfect for beautiful landscaped gardens, purpose designed barns and a natural flow to the day.
Smeetham Hall
Since 1906, Smeetham Hall has been home to the Hyde Parker Family and they converted the 16th century barn into a wedding venue. The barn can accommodate up to 150 guests for a wedding breakfast, but is also ideal for smaller weddings. Attached to the barn is a silk lined marquee, an ideal area for your reception drinks and canapes. You also have access to a scenic courtyard which is perfect for a BBQ, hog roast and enjoying the outdoors throughout the day. There is a private room at Smeetham Hall set aside for the wedding couple, the room offers privacy if you need a minute to yourselves.
You have 3 ceremony options at Smeetham, one in the barn and 2 outdoor options, by the lakeside or on The Great Lawn. With around 400 acres of land, you won't be short of photo locations on this farmland. The gardens are immaculate, and the red rose bushes are a stand out feature at the venue. Bridget, one of the owners will be on hand to give advice, answer any questions and show you around the venue.
Perfect for an impressive barn and immaculately landscaped gardens.
Haughley Park Barn
Haughley Park is a privately-owned country estate with a manor house, a barn and extensive grounds. Haughley Park Barn offers Wednesday and Saturday weddings so you can have exclusive use of the venues over 3 days, so you can set up your wedding decorations the day before. When you arrive at Haughley Park, you follow the sweeping driveway lined with trees to the end, where you find the barn. The barn can host ceremonies for up to 100 guests, in a room at the end of the barn. Following the ceremony, you can enjoy a wedding breakfast with up to 120 guests. For your evening celebrations, the venue can accommodate up to 240 guests.
Haughley Park Barn has a list of approved suppliers you can choose from to personalise your wedding day. Across from the barn is a well manicured lawn, for your reception drinks and canapes on a sunny day. Opposite the lawn is a picturesque lake with a bridge across it, perfect for when you go off and have your couple photos. You can also make the most of the grounds, having photos in the walled garden, the woodland and in front of the manor house. At Haughley Park there is onsite accommodation in the refurbished Victorian Farmhouse, with 5 bedrooms.
Perfect for picturesque grounds and manor house photo opportunities.
