Enjoy an unforgettable day in our traditional marquee set within the beautiful grounds of Abbot’s Hall, located at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Overlooking woodland, lawns, a walled garden and an orangery, the setting offers many unique photographic opportunities, creating the perfect mood for a wedding to share with your loved ones. Abbot's Hall Weddings are also licensed to hold civil ceremonies on site.
Facilities and capacity
Celebrate your wedding there and have access to the grand lawn, traditional high tensile marquee, enchanting walled garden and the orangery. The fabulous, heated marquee can accommodate up to 180 seated guests for a formal wedding breakfast and is perfect for a relaxed evening celebration with acoustic music or a ceilidh. You have the option to extend your celebrations to the 13th-century barn, which still maintains its rural feel.
Services offered
Experienced, award-winning Suffolk wedding planner Marie Clarke is on hand to help create your dream wedding, ensuring that all the details meet your requirements and help you enjoy the benefits of this unique venue. Also, this venue has a list of recommended reliable wedding suppliers who they know will guarantee your day is as special and smooth-running as possible.
Location
Conveniently located in the heart of Stowmarket, Abbot’s Hall is just a five-minute walk from the town’s beautiful churches and registry office; however, the location offers the seclusion and privacy of a countryside wedding.
Marquee for your daytime reception and the barn for your evening reception. Private use of the back lawns of Abbots Hall during your daytime reception. The use of our tables and chairs.
Set up day the day before the wedding until midday the day after the wedding for cleardown.