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Last update: November 2024

Discover the hidden gem of the Suffolk countryside with exclusive access at Lanwades Hall. Prepare to fall in love all over again in this enchanting setting.

Nestled within 12 acres of breathtaking English countryside, Lanwades Hall welcomes you with a grand entrance flanked by mirrored gatehouses and striking wrought-iron gates. A half-mile-long, tree-lined driveway leads you to the majestic mansion. The grounds feature woodland, mature trees swaying in the breeze, and a wildflower meadow—perfect for capturing unforgettable wedding photographs.

Impress your guests on the drinks and canapés terrace, which descends old stone steps into the stunning Sunken Garden. This unique and romantic space is ideal for outdoor ceremonies.

For beautiful winter weddings, roaring log fires provide warmth against the backdrop of original oak paneling and high ceilings from a bygone era.

Lanwades Hall offers exclusivity and flexibility year-round, allowing you to craft your wedding day exactly as you envision, with no mandatory packages.

Overlooking the Sunken Garden is the Grand Wedding Suite, our most luxurious room, featuring a private lounge area and an extra-large en-suite, perfect for pre-wedding preparations. Family and friends can stay in our two luxury en-suite rooms in the East Wing or our spacious social apartments, which include a sitting room, kitchen/diner, and a private roof terrace—ideal for pre-wedding drinks.

Our offerings include:

  • Ceremony and wedding breakfast capacity: 80. Evening capacity: 120
  • Package-free hire
  • Multiday weddings
  • Complimentary wedding suite for the couple
  • Additional en-suite and apartment accommodation for 24 guests
  • Licensed bar
  • Drinks and canapés reception terrace
  • Real log fires
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremonies
  • Choice of two ceremony rooms (Morning Room and Great Hall) or the Sunken Garden for outdoor use
  • Use of the grounds
  • Onsite parking

We take pride in our personalised service, ensuring we are with you every step of the way.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Stately home
Historic
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Nicola Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lanwades are unbelievably good at their jobs!

My husband and I got married on 10/11/24. Firstly, the venue itself is so beautiful. It's both grand and intimate, everything we wanted for our wedding. However, it is the people working at Lanwades that set it apart; They ensured the day ran seamlessly, and our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Tegan, in particular, made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be, anticipating everything before I knew what I needed, checking in with us and ensuring we took time to ourselves. She even took some candid Polaroid photos of us for a page in our photo book, which I cherish so much. They also took care of all the vendors to the point we did absolutely nothing and looked after us when we were all a bit hungover the next day.
I could not recommend Lanwades enough. They were incredible. Thank you xx
Chris
Chris L. Sent on 27/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding at Lanwades Hall, Newmarket.

We had our wedding at Lanwades Hall in July 2024 and we would love to share our experience.
Our original meeting with Charlotte Wilgoose was in July 2023, and honestly, within minutes of meeting her I just knew we would be friends! We had a leisurely tour of the house and gardens, looking at pictures of various different types of weddings and talking through our own hopes for our wedding and ceremony. Charlotte has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience, and was able to help us to understand the myriad of options available to us.
After leaving that initial meeting, we decided to book Lanwades Hall as our venue very quickly, feeling confident that we would have help and support from Charlotte and the team in all aspects of wedding planning.
By happy coincidence, there was an open day a few weeks later when the house was being set up for weddings with the various preferred suppliers of the venue. This was an important and exciting event where we had the opportunity to meet and talk to the various suppliers such as caterers, photographers, musicians, cake makers and more. Seeing the venue set up was wonderful, and we got lots of ideas and design inspiration. We were also very pleased to invite our parents to this event, so they were able to share their thoughts and suggestions.
The planning process was greatly helped by Charlotte and the team, and we had regular contact with them throughout, in person, by phone and email. We felt incredibly well cared for and that they were as invested in our wedding as we were.
Our day went perfectly, although it went so fast! We cannot praise the entire team highly enough to convey our gratitude and appreciation. Everyone was so kind and helpful to us and our guests, nothing was too much trouble.
I have to give a very special shout out to Charlotte for her incredible support on the actual wedding day. She was always there for me, anticipating everything before I even knew what I needed. During my time getting ready, she was there with many glasses of water (it was so hot!), lots of hugs and reassurance, tissues for my tears, updating me on everything and genuinely making my day better. Every time we were taken for photographs, Charlotte magically appeared with my bouquet (always dried first) and helped me look my best.
The day flowed beautifully, the team turned the hall around and ready for the reception while the guests were enjoying the afternoon sun, and we just floated through the day on a cloud of happiness.
The bridal suite was a perfect place to get ready, I had plenty of room to have my makeup done and spend time with my special people before the ceremony.
Later that night we spent a wonderful first night as a married couple, Chris had a shower while I had a luxurious soak in the bath! I still miss that beautiful bathroom!! We then sat to enjoy some wedding cake and champagne before heading to the most comfortable bed ever!!
We would definitely recommend the venue to anyone getting married, our photos are spectacular and we have the best memories that we will cherish forever.

Xx
Sacha and Chris

Thomas
Thomas G. Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives!

We would love to give more stars as this really is the most special place to get married. Every last detail was perfection. The team were wonderful and so supportive. They ensured the day ran seamlessly and our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. They couldn't do enough to make us feel at ease.
The venue was stunning as were the rooms.
Charlotte was an incredible support to us, not only is she a funny, kind hearted person, nothing seemed too much trouble and Tegan was a great help on the day too. The team must have worked so hard but to us they seemed relaxed and somehow still had time to get us a drink and relax us just before the ceremony. They made sure we were always in the right place at the right time and stayed on track (which was difficult as we were all over the place - even at the bottom of the garden when dinner was about to start). I didn't look at my watch/ phone the whole day, the time flew by. They linked so well with the other suppliers. The whole day was perfect. Thank you Lanwades (Alex, Elvis, Charlotte, Tegan) for the best most special day of our lives ❤️
Leah
Leah A. Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to the Lanwades team, yet again. I celebrated my wedding here on July 12 and found both the venue and staff fantastic. My husband and I highly recommend the venue to anyone pondering whether to choose it for their big day.
Martina
Martina M. Sent on 24/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding at Lanwades was just perfect

We viewed several venues for our wedding and picked Lanwades Hall for their gorgeous gardens and the charming old mansion. But we had no idea that along with that, we are getting the most professional staff we could ever imagine. Charlotte, our wedding manager, seamlessly coordinated all suppliers and made sure everything is on schedule on the day. She anticipated our every move and our every need, even brining food for us when we hid in the garden to have a quiet moment together. We had our ceremony outdoors, which went perfectly, but all backups were ready in the case of rain. Our wedding night was unforgettable in the beautiful bridal suite, and our family staying the night at Lanwades was equally impressed with their beautiful suites. Overall, we couldn't be happier we picked Lanwades Hall and our guests still keep mentioning that it was one of the most beautiful weddings they ever attended!
Rebecca
Rebecca R. Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Venue!

Lanwades Hall was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we first visited the venue we fell in love with it. It looks very grand but has a very intimate feel to it and the grounds are beautiful. We went for the weekend package which was brilliant for giving us time to set up and to spend the evening before celebrating with our friends and family. The day itself was everything we could have wished for and the breakfast the next morning was delicious. Thank you to Charlotte, Tegan, Alex and Elvis for making our day so special.
Georgie
Georgie B. Sent on 25/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What about amazing wedding venue

We had an absolutely amazing wedding at Lanwades in June 2024. The team there are so incredible, managing to be laid back but totally on top of everything at the same time. They managed all the details seamlessly in the background and we were able to enjoy the day without worrying about anything. The venue itself is absolutely stunning with beautiful grounds and lovely accomodations. Thank you so much to Alex, Elvis, Charlotte and Tegan for helping to make this such a special day for us. We really appreciated all the extra little details. I highly recommend this beautiful wedding venue.
Matthew
Matthew R. Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

We had our wedding at Lanwades Hall on 8th June 2024. We had a phenomenal experience and would highly recommend this as a venue to anyone.

We were looking for a small-to-medium sized venue for around 60-80 guests. We chose this venue after visiting for one of their open days because the venue was the right size and location but also because everyone we met there (Alex, Elvis Charlotte, Tegan) was so warm, the building is beautiful and the sunken garden is spectacular.

Things we found particularly great:
• The setting is stunning and certainly has a wow factor. The house itself and the grounds are stunning. Despite the Tudor-style it is actually quite a modern building, so whilst looking impressive and grand, it is very clean and comfortable.
• The team (Alex, Elvis, Charlotte, Tegan) were fantastic. They were all extremely friendly and welcoming. They have been running weddings there for several years now, so are extremely experienced at knowing what works well, how to use the space, different things people have done etc.
• There will be members of the team there on the day to help guide your guests (and us) around and make sure everything went smoothly (absolutely no need for an additional wedding planner).
• They allowed us to select from two caterers at different price points, as these companies know the kitchens well and have a close partnership with the venue. Both caterers have fantastic menus. We went for the more affordable option (Portfolio), but the food and service was absolutely fantastic (many positive reviews from our guests), so either way you’ll have a great meal. In some ways the reduced choice of caterers is actually a blessing (sometimes too many options is a bad thing).
• The accommodation was great. We were able to offer affordable rooms in the venue to up to a max of 26 of our guests on the night of the wedding, which was ideal. There are lots of accommodation options in Newmarket near the venue (at various price points) for other guests.
• The space itself was really what we were looking for. There are lots of different interconnected spaces (bar, dining hall, cosy rooms with sofas and chairs, outdoor terrace). It meant in the evening people who didn’t necessarily want to be on the dance floor, could comfortably retire and chat, but still felt part of the wedding. We’ve been to weddings before where the venue is essentially one big room, which personally I enjoy less.
• All our local vendors (photographer, DJ, flowers) all mentioned how they had worked the venue before and how much they loved working there, which is great.

We had just under 70 guests, which is about the max that this venue can accommodate, so if you are planning a wedding with mega-numbers of guests (e.g. >100), it is probably not the venue you’re looking for. If however, your wedding is 50-70 guests, Lanwades is absolutely perfect and would recommend it to anyone.
Claire
Claire K. Sent on 24/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Venue of Dreams

My wonderful husband and I grew up in Newmarket and had no idea that this incredible location existed until we spotted an open day sign one day, when driving past. We had only really just started thinking about setting a date but we stopped in and fell in love with the place immediately. We didn't even bother looking anywhere else. As you make your way down the driveway you can feel how special it is.

We booked for the whole weekend and honestly am so grateful that we did.
Elvis and Alex were so welcoming and made booking the venue of our dreams so easy. Charlotte was fantastic at helping us plan the whole day and both she and Tegan just made everything from setting up on the Friday to packing up on the Sunday seamless. Whenever we visited and especially when we were there for our wedding, they made it feel like our home.

The venue is stunning, the grounds are beautiful. There isn't a part of this venue that is not to love. It's perfect if some of your guests have kids with a play area and being set apart from the road. Our guests absolutely loved Lanwades Hall and have all commented on how perfect it is for a wedding.

We certainly can't thank the team enough and would not change a thing if we were to do it all again.
Sophie
Sophie W. Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day of our lives

My husband and I live only an 8 minute drive from Lanwades Hall. When I first saw the sign, I said when I'm engaged I'm going to look at Lanwades. In April 2022, we got engaged and I booked for us to view Lanwades. We both feel in love with Lanwades to be our wedding venue and booked it. We knew we didn't need to look at any other venues.
From first booking and right up to our wedding day the Lanwades team were there for us. They always replied promptly and answered any questions. Charlotte was amazing and I knew she was there with me every step of the planning and most importantly there on the day. Everyone kept telling me that I was really calm and that is all thanks to Lanwades and the catering team (Portfolio Events). I had complete trust in Charlotte and the Lanwades team and they ensured that we had the most perfect day. I'm sure they were extremely busy in the background for it all to come together but the team only came to us to check in on us and let us know where we needed to be.
Charlotte was amazing at helping us prepare the day before and always greeted us with a smile and instantly put us at ease.
We have had so many guests thank us for such a wonderful day. As Mike said in his speech, I always aim for perfection and Lanwades was perfect for our wedding day making sure it was everything and more than what I dreamed of.
We used the Morning room for our ceremony and the Great Hall was both excellent for the wedding breakfast and then to dance in the evening. I love that you have exclusive use of Lanwades so there is a space to cater for all guests. I got ready in the bridal suite which is gorgeous and was the perfect space for myself and my bridesmaids to get ready in.
We were lucky with the weather that we could use the gardens for our photos and the building is stunning for a backdrop.
We honestly can't thank the Lanwades team and Charlotte enough. I would 100% recommend using Lanwades Hall for your wedding venue.
Mr and Mrs Wearing
Michelle
Michelle C. Sent on 16/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, picture perfect Venue with the staff to match :-)

So glad we chose Lanwades Hall, its the perfect setting for an intimate wedding and the staff could not do enough for us. Charlotte was our coordinator and made our day so special, nothing was too much trouble, an absolute gem of a coordinator :-)
It really is just a picture perfect location & all of our guests said how beautiful this place was xx
Lannie
Lannie S. Sent on 26/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Favourite Day!

We got married on the 20th September 2023 and had our wedding reception at Lanwades Hall. Ofcourse it was the actual day that the wind and rain all came at once but that did not stop us from enjoying our special day!

We’ve been eyeing Lanwades Hall at the beginning of our search as it was the perfect distance to the church that we were getting married at. But due to technical issues, we didn’t get a response from our inquiry in the beginning but when they did, it felt like the right timing as we were still searching for other places and once we saw the venue, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our wedding. The hall was beautiful and did not need a lot of decorating (as my then fiancé said) and we just envisioned everything. The rooms especially the wedding suite was immaculate and the night that we were there, we slept like a baby! The sunken garden was my favourite part of it and we managed to capture stunning photos though I was gutted our guests didn’t get to see and enjoy it due to the weather but they still enjoyed the day 😌

I guess, overall, we just wanted to say our biggest THANK YOU to the team at Lanwades Hall for letting us celebrate our milestones (10th year, Wedding and 30th Birthday) at their beautiful place. Shoutout to Sophie and most specially Charlotte who was always there, from answering endless queries and sorting out last minute issues. (also thank you for asking us to have a quick break after the ceremony- it was very much needed after the overwhelming experience! really appreciate it!) Thank you all for your professionalism and dedication and going the extra mile to make sure everything ran smoothly. THANK YOU from the bottom of our happy, grateful hearts! ♥️

So if you are looking to find a place to celebrate your milestones, Lanwades Hall is the place! We cannot recommend it highly enough!

Sending our best wishes,
Mr & Mrs Bautista
(Lannie&Ardon)
Sarah
Sarah L. Sent on 19/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue and grounds

Stunning venue and the staff were so attentive and made the whole day run smoothly
Patricia
Patricia M. Sent on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue!

After visiting many venues in and around Cambridgeshire, we had our first meeting with Elvis and decided straight away to book Lanwades Hall for our wedding. We knew we found the dream venue with the dream team. From the initial meeting until the wedding day, Elvis and Alex were so helpful, accommodating, friendly, and always
quick to respond to our emails; a dream to work with. Later on, Sophie and Charlotte joined the team and were also extremely helpful and professional, helping us with the last bits and final planning. Our wedding at Lanwades Hall was a dream day, amazing atmosphere, intimate feel, and super organised, all thanks to the Lanwades Hall team, especially Elvis, who was simply amazing to us, and Sophie, who was so professional, helpful and organised. We had so many compliments on the venue from our guests, everyone had a great time. If you want your wedding day to be a dream come true, book a meeting with them. We cannot recommend Lanwades Hall highly enough!
Madeleine
Madeleine W. Sent on 19/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best day imaginable

Lanwades Hall is a beautiful venue, I knew I wanted to get married there the second I drove up the driveway and saw the building. The individuals rooms are all beautiful and cater for all types of guests, the gardens are so beautiful, a structured sunken garden and wilder walks through daffodils.

More than that though, the team were so thoughtful and attentive. I am a type A planner with a detailed spreadsheet but on the day, I didn't have a clue what time it was or what was next (I was just having a blast) but everything ran perfectly because they were so in control.

The suppliers list they have is a godsend as well, they have really scoped out these vendors and they not only know Lanwades Hall inside out they work really well together so it all felt like one cohesive team.

I had no idea I could enjoy a day so much and I was so surprised at how relaxed I felt and that I didn't have to worry about anything all day. Would highly highly recommend.
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Lanwades Hall, Bury Road, Kentford, Newmarket, CB8 7UA CB8 7UA Newmarket (Suffolk)
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