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Price: £9,500 – £19,000
Guests: 90
Bedrooms: 32
Description
Description
Welcome to Hintlesham Hall – An Exquisite Wedding Destination in Suffolk
Nestled in the heart of Suffolk’s rolling countryside, Hintlesham Hall is a magnificent Grade I listed country house, steeped in history dating back to 1448. Surrounded by 175 acres of breathtaking grounds, this elegant Georgian mansion provides a romantic and refined setting for an unforgettable wedding day.
Ceremonies and Receptions, Perfectly Curated
Whether you are planning an intimate celebration or a grand occasion, Hintlesham Hall offers an exceptional backdrop. Fully licensed for civil ceremonies, the venue features three beautifully appointed rooms for your vows, as well as the opportunity to say “I do” outdoors amid the tranquillity of the gardens.
Wedding receptions can be tailored to suit celebrations of all sizes, from small gatherings to larger day and evening events. Renowned for its outstanding cuisine and impeccable service, the Hall ensures every element of your wedding is delivered with care, elegance, and attention to detail.
From your first enquiry to the final moments of your celebration, the experienced events team will provide dedicated support, helping you create a wedding that feels both personal and effortlessly sophisticated.
Exclusive Use and Luxury Accommodation
For couples seeking complete privacy, Hintlesham Hall offers exclusive use of the entire property. This allows you and your guests to enjoy the Hall and its 32 luxurious bedrooms exclusively, creating a seamless and indulgent wedding experience within stunning historic surroundings.
Key Features at a Glance
- Grade I listed country house hotel with heritage dating back to 1448
- Set within 175 acres of picturesque Suffolk countryside
- Licensed for indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies
- Flexible wedding packages for intimate and larger celebrations
- 32 luxurious bedrooms for guest accommodation
- Exclusive-use option available
- Exceptional cuisine and attentive service
- Dedicated events team to support you throughout your wedding journey
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Zoe & Megan,
Here at Hintlesham Hall we take pride in giving every happy couple the day of their dreams. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience between us and with the support of our team we love making wedding dreams come true. We adore our beautiful old building, which has become home to many newlyweds, from the small weddings of two people, all the way to the big family celebrations. We will be there with you both, every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming you here soon.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1445
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30
Overview of Hintlesham Hall
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
90
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
32
Sleeps No. of People
64
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Fireworks permitted
Wedding license
Confetti permitted
Church within walking distance
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Spa On-Site
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Disabled access
On-site parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Halal catering
Alcohol license
Asian catering
Vegan catering
Bar
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other
Pricing for Hintlesham Hall
Pricing for Hintlesham Hall
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Guest accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Dry hire of the venue includes bed and breakfast for 64 adults, private access to the entirety of the hall and grounds. Table and linens can be provided upon request
Hide detailsReviews (38)
- AAlexandra17/03/2026Our dream wedding Our dream weddingWe celebrated our wedding day at Hintlesham Hall and it was perfect. We had the exclusive use of Hintlesham Hall for the wedding day, which we loved. Our guests commented on the notice at the gates, that the Hall was closed and entry was exclusively for our wedding. The setting is spectacular, definitely a wow moment as you arrive. This continues with the fabulous gardens and grounds. We had our ceremony inside, another even bigger wow moment, it was beautiful. We would highly recommend HHWe celebrated our wedding day at Hintlesham Hall and it was perfect. We had the exclusive use of Hintlesham Hall for the wedding day, which we loved. Our guests commented on the notice at the gates, that the Hall was closed and entry was exclusively for our wedding. The setting is spectacular, definitely a wow moment as you arrive. This continues with the fabulous gardens and grounds. We had our ceremony inside, another even bigger wow moment, it was beautiful. We would highly recommend HH
- EElenor17/03/2026A phenomenal wedding dayA phenomenal wedding dayOur wedding day was amazing at Hintlesham Hall! It is so helpful to have so many of your guests able to stay at the hotel and everyone loved their rooms. The staff are so friendly and professional and helped with planning and providing information. The chef was also great at tailoring the menus for dietary requirements. So many people said it was the best wedding they had been to and we had an incredible day so would highly recommend for your wedding.Our wedding day was amazing at Hintlesham Hall! It is so helpful to have so many of your guests able to stay at the hotel and everyone loved their rooms. The staff are so friendly and professional and helped with planning and providing information. The chef was also great at tailoring the menus for dietary requirements. So many people said it was the best wedding they had been to and we had an incredible day so would highly recommend for your wedding.
- GGreg17/03/2026More than a Wedding VenueMore than a Wedding VenueHH is a wedding destination rather then a venue, Tracy, Zoe and all the team go above and beyond to ensure that your wedding is the experience you hoped for. The whole team are so welcoming and take the stress out of the planning and the day by being supportive and giving great advice to help things go so smoothly. We couldn’t have thanked them all enough for making our day so special. Everything was literally perfect and all our guests were wowed by the stunning locatHH is a wedding destination rather then a venue, Tracy, Zoe and all the team go above and beyond to ensure that your wedding is the experience you hoped for. The whole team are so welcoming and take the stress out of the planning and the day by being supportive and giving great advice to help things go so smoothly. We couldn’t have thanked them all enough for making our day so special. Everything was literally perfect and all our guests were wowed by the stunning locat
- SSteph and Ryan17/03/2026Weddings of Dreams!Weddings of Dreams!Absolutely perfect!! We had the most perfect day (so much so my husband wants to do it again!!) thank you so much to every single staff member - especially Zoe. Not sure if I was quite a bridezilla but I did have lots of questions and anxiety, wanting to ensure the day went as smoothly as possible and all guests were catered for; Zoe was a star. Put up will all of my query’s and resolved them so quickly. Thank you for making our day so perfect , and of course putting up withAbsolutely perfect!! We had the most perfect day (so much so my husband wants to do it again!!) thank you so much to every single staff member - especially Zoe. Not sure if I was quite a bridezilla but I did have lots of questions and anxiety, wanting to ensure the day went as smoothly as possible and all guests were catered for; Zoe was a star. Put up will all of my query’s and resolved them so quickly. Thank you for making our day so perfect , and of course putting up with
- RRab & Rachael19/10/2023The most magical wedding day 🥂The most magical wedding day 🥂From first visiting hintlesham hotel we knew this was our venue the staff were amazing helping with our planning changing the date due to covid and the food was absolutely amazing nothing was ever to much trouble and the suppliers they use like the photographer florist and even the fireworks 🎇 display honestly the most beautiful grounds for photos 🥂From first visiting hintlesham hotel we knew this was our venue the staff were amazing helping with our planning changing the date due to covid and the food was absolutely amazing nothing was ever to much trouble and the suppliers they use like the photographer florist and even the fireworks 🎇 display honestly the most beautiful grounds for photos 🥂
- AAnnlouise and Zac19/10/2023Our perfect dayOur perfect dayWas truly a perfect day. Everything we wanted from our day and more. A lot of people say to me that there was something missing from their special day, or things they regretted, I can truly say we look back at our wedding day and have no regrets. The team at the Hall know what they are doing and have so much experience to guide you through the planning of your day. Would recommend Hintlesham Hall to anyone getting married, a truly perfect location.Was truly a perfect day. Everything we wanted from our day and more. A lot of people say to me that there was something missing from their special day, or things they regretted, I can truly say we look back at our wedding day and have no regrets. The team at the Hall know what they are doing and have so much experience to guide you through the planning of your day. Would recommend Hintlesham Hall to anyone getting married, a truly perfect location.
- JJane22/04/2022A perfect dayA perfect dayWe got married at Hintlesham hall on the 9th of March this year. I fell in love with the venue as soon as we stepped in to the beautiful Orangery on the open day. Julie looked after us from the day we booked the date and was so thorough and professional and got back to us so quickly if we had any queries. The day went smoothly thanks to Anna and all the staff who looked after us and all our guests had a fabulous day. Many of them stayed and, like us, they loved the food, rooms and the excellent service we all received. We were able to add a personal touch by decorating the rooms with flowers and other wedding decor and the venue looked beautiful and just as I had imagined. I would thoroughly recommend the Events team at Hintlesham as they will look after you so well and make sure you have the perfect day like we did.We got married at Hintlesham hall on the 9th of March this year. I fell in love with the venue as soon as we stepped in to the beautiful Orangery on the open day. Julie looked after us from the day we booked the date and was so thorough and professional and got back to us so quickly if we had any queries. The day went smoothly thanks to Anna and all the staff who looked after us and all our guests had a fabulous day. Many of them stayed and, like us, they loved the food, rooms and the excellent service we all received. We were able to add a personal touch by decorating the rooms with flowers and other wedding decor and the venue looked beautiful and just as I had imagined. I would thoroughly recommend the Events team at Hintlesham as they will look after you so well and make sure you have the perfect day like we did.
- SShona22/04/2022Shona & Joshs WeddingShona & Joshs WeddingOn the 30th May we were both lucky enough to get married at this amazing venue. The whole process has been brilliant and our wedding planner was on hand via email whenever we needed help. No request was too much and the general run of the day went without a hitch. The venue itself is stunning and we were lucky enough to have great weather. All members of staff were incredibly professional and the change from ceremony to wedding breakfast to evening dancing was seamless. I would advice checking the hotel's website for special offers as we managed to grab an amazing deal which included all suppliers, rooms and the hire of the hotel. We will be returning to Hintlesham every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary and highly recommend this hotel as a wedding venue. All that is left is to say a huge thank you to everyone at Hintlesham that made our wedding day so very special!On the 30th May we were both lucky enough to get married at this amazing venue. The whole process has been brilliant and our wedding planner was on hand via email whenever we needed help. No request was too much and the general run of the day went without a hitch. The venue itself is stunning and we were lucky enough to have great weather. All members of staff were incredibly professional and the change from ceremony to wedding breakfast to evening dancing was seamless. I would advice checking the hotel's website for special offers as we managed to grab an amazing deal which included all suppliers, rooms and the hire of the hotel. We will be returning to Hintlesham every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary and highly recommend this hotel as a wedding venue. All that is left is to say a huge thank you to everyone at Hintlesham that made our wedding day so very special!
- VVicky22/04/2022Wedding of dreamsWedding of dreamsOn 20th June 2019 myself and my now husband tied the knot at this beautiful venue. It was the best day of my life. We had an intimate wedding with close family and friends and I can't recommend Hintlesham Hall enough. All of the staff were so, so attentive, especially Tracy who is the wedding planner of dreams! It was a day that I will never forget in my life. We were treated like royalty and the venue is out of this world. The cost of our wedding was lower than what we could have planned and this was a huge bonus for us.On 20th June 2019 myself and my now husband tied the knot at this beautiful venue. It was the best day of my life. We had an intimate wedding with close family and friends and I can't recommend Hintlesham Hall enough. All of the staff were so, so attentive, especially Tracy who is the wedding planner of dreams! It was a day that I will never forget in my life. We were treated like royalty and the venue is out of this world. The cost of our wedding was lower than what we could have planned and this was a huge bonus for us.
- TTracey22/04/2022Perfect location for a perfect Wedding dayPerfect location for a perfect Wedding dayWe married on the last day of June this year and everything could not have been better. As far as the location, it was the first and only location we looked at. The organisers are so friendly, helpful and professional. The Hall and grounds is just lovely for weddings and on the day we were both even more impressed and pleased with our choice. I must also recommend the food as also being excellent quality. So well organised by the staff through the day we didn't need to worry about a thing.We married on the last day of June this year and everything could not have been better. As far as the location, it was the first and only location we looked at. The organisers are so friendly, helpful and professional. The Hall and grounds is just lovely for weddings and on the day we were both even more impressed and pleased with our choice. I must also recommend the food as also being excellent quality. So well organised by the staff through the day we didn't need to worry about a thing.
Location & Contact Details for Hintlesham Hall
Location & Contact Details for Hintlesham Hall
Travel Notes
Hintlesham Hall enjoys a convenient Suffolk location, just 10 minutes from the end of the A12 and approximately 90 minutes from central London, making it easily accessible for guests travelling from across the region.
Nearest Town
Ipswich
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A12/ A14
Nearest Train Station
Ipswich
Nearest Airport
Stanstead
FAQs
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What is Hintlesham Hall and where is it located?
Hintlesham Hall is a Grade I listed country manor house dating back to 1448, one of the finest four red star country hotels in Ipswich (IP8 3NS)
Can Hintlesham Hall accommodate both small and large weddings?
Hintlesham Hall offers flexible wedding packages tailored to celebrations of all sizes, from intimate weddings to grand day and evening receptions. Our venue also offers exclusive-use weddings, allowing couples and their guests to enjoy the Hall in complete privacy, as well as marquee options within the stunning grounds for larger bespoke celebrations.
Is Hintlesham Hall licensed to host wedding ceremonies?
Hintlesham Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and offers three elegant indoor rooms for exchanging vows, as well as the opportunity to hold an outdoor ceremony in our picturesque gardens.
What accommodation options are available at Hintlesham Hall?
The venue has 32 beautifully appointed luxury bedrooms for guests to book. Couples opting for exclusive use can enjoy private access to all rooms and facilities.
What does exclusive use of Hintlesham Hall mean for a wedding?
Exclusive use allows you and your guests to enjoy complete privacy throughout your wedding celebration, with full access to the entire Hintlesham Hall estate, including the historic house, beautiful gardens, and all 32 luxurious bedrooms, creating a truly exclusive and unforgettable wedding experience.
What kind of catering can we expect at Hintlesham Hall weddings?
Renowned for its exceptional cuisine and impeccable service, Hintlesham Hall offers carefully curated menus tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements, creating an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.
Can we have an outdoor wedding ceremony at Hintlesham Hall?
Alongside its three licensed indoor ceremony rooms, Hintlesham Hall offers outdoor ceremony options within its beautifully maintained gardens, creating a beautiful and romantic backdrop for your special day.
How does Hintlesham Hall support wedding planning?
From your initial enquiry to the final dance, the dedicated events team at Hintlesham Hall provides expert guidance and attentive support, ensuring every detail comes together to create a wedding that reflects your vision seamlessly.
What is the historical significance of Hintlesham Hall?
Hintlesham Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian manor house with a rich heritage dating back to 1448, providing a timeless and elegant backdrop steeped in history for your special day.
Does Hintlesham Hall offer facilities for both ceremony and reception?
Absolutely! Hintlesham Hall offers licensed spaces for your wedding ceremony alongside flexible reception packages, catering for celebrations of all sizes, from intimate wedding breakfasts and private dinners to larger day and evening receptions within its impressive estate.
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