Lanwades Hall

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£2,790 - £8,150 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
13 Bedrooms
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Lanwades Hall Full Description
Lanwades Hall, set in 12 acres of stunning English countryside, offers a breathtaking venue for your wedding. As you arrive, you'll be welcomed by a grand mansion, flanked by mirrored gate houses and striking wrought-iron gates, leading you down a sweeping, tree-lined driveway. The grounds include enchanting woodland, mature trees, and a wildflower meadow, perfect for capturing beautiful wedding photos. Our venue features a charming Drinks and Canapés Terrace that descends via old stone steps into the picturesque Sunken Garden. This unique, romantic space is ideal for outdoor ceremonies, providing a memorable backdrop for your vows. In the winter, the Hall becomes a cozy retreat with roaring log fires, original oak paneling, and high ceilings that exude timeless elegance. We pride ourselves on offering complete exclusivity and flexibility with our package-free hire, allowing you to design your wedding day exactly as you envision. The Grand Wedding Suite, with its private lounge and extra-large en-suite, offers luxurious accommodations for pre-wedding preparations. We also provide additional luxury en-suite rooms in the East Wing and spacious social apartments, each with a sitting room, kitchen, and private roof terrace—perfect for pre-wedding gatherings. Our venue includes: Ceremony and wedding breakfast capacity: 82; Evening capacity: 130 Package-free hire Multiday wedding packages 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 ceremony options Choice of ceremony rooms (Morning Room and Great Hall) or Sunken Garden Use of the grounds Onsite parking Lanwades Hall combines exquisite settings with exceptional service, ensuring your wedding day is truly unforgettable.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlotte
We’re thrilled that you’re considering Lanwades Hall for your special day. With its timeless elegance, stunning grounds, and exclusive use for your wedding, we believe Lanwades Hall could be the perfect setting for your celebration. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, we’d love to chat with you and help bring your wedding vision to life. Your wedding day should be nothing short of magical, and we’re here to ensure every detail is just as you imagined!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Lanwades Hall Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
130
No. of Bedrooms
13
Sleeps No. of People
26
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
Pet Friendly
Exclusive Use

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other
Lanwades Hall Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,790
Maximum Price
£8,150
Wedding day: - Fully exclusive private hire of Lanwades Hall and its grounds from 09:00am – 11:59pm on the day of your wedding. - Access to the library for wedding prep from 9am, moving to the wedding suite when ready - Wedding day as normal (wedding food and drinks not included) - Wedding Suite for you both to enjoy your first night as a married couple together - Indoor ceremony area (outside additional cost) - An on the day dedicated wedding coordinator and team to ensure your day runs smoothly - Plug and play speakers for background music - Access to wider grounds - Tables and chairs - Complementary use of our easels and silver cake knife - 12 additional bedrooms available (not included – separate price) Day After: - Check out 9am (subject to the venue team’s discretion – sometimes later, if possible). During planning: - VIP access to our open days - A trusted suppliers list - A wedding coordinator to hold your hand and guide you through the planning of your day
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£80
Maximum Price
£85
Private menu tasting Portfolio ‘house’ canapés Three course Classic Menu Tea/Coffee & Chocolate Brownies All catering hire & White linen Front of House Team & Event Supervisor Private Chef & Kitchen Brigade *Evening food is an addition* Based on 60-80 guests 40 – 59 guests: £85.00 per head Children: £60 per head
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Corkage charge applicable
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Set menu options only
Wine allowance per guest
Bespoke menu available
Minimum numbers apply
Reviews
(139)
Rebecca R
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
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... Thank you to Charlotte, Tegan, Alex & Elvis.

Elise & Matt
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Just wonderful

Lanwades Hall was a beautiful setting for our wedding, providing exclusive use and a lovely atmosphere. The hosts were flawless with a very professional and friendly team, helping with every detail throughout the process from initial booking to the eventual big day. The grounds are stunning and perfect for an outdoor wedding. We chose to have a summer wedding to enjoy the gorgeous walled garden and its flowers - it exceeded our expectations.

Matthew and Elise
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
The most beautiful place to get married

Lanwades Hall was a beautiful setting for our wedding, providing exclusive use and a lovely atmosphere. The hosts were flawless with a very professional and friendly team, helping with every detail throughout the process from initial booking to the eventual big day. The grounds are stunning and perfect for an outdoor wedding. We chose to have a summer wedding to enjoy the gorgeous walled garden and its flowers - it exceeded our expectations. Inside, the venue is equally superb for dining and partying, with additional rooms to take a break from proceedings and relax. So many of our guests were extremely complimentary about the venue. The accommodation for the night of the wedding is equally impressive and was so welcomed by many of our travelling family.

Sophie & Steven
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
The perfect day

From the first visit to the breakfast the morning after the wedding, every moment spent at Lanwades was an absolute joy and met all my wedding expectations. The whole team are amazing. Special shout out to Charlotte, Alex and Elvis. Nothing was too much for them. Every request and idea was accommodated. The venue is gorgeous, and so versatile. Everything on the day was so streamlined and straightforward, the team took care of everything. We feel so lucky to have chosen the venue.

Alice & Aaron
Happy couple married in March
August 2024
The perfect venue

My husband and I were married at Lanwades in March of this year. We can't thank the team at Lanwades enough for ensuring that our day went as perfectly as it did. The venue itself is stunning and made for an incredible backdrop to our day. It was only the second venue I had visited but I knew straight away it was exactly what we had been looking for. Charlotte and Elvis were excellent at ensuring the day went smoothly and I felt so reassured in their hands. They recommended an incredible caterer

Charli & Rob
Happy couple married in March
August 2024
A perfect, hidden gem

Lanwades Hall was the perfect venue for our day. The hall is completely stunning but still has a comfortable, homely feeling to it which helped to make our day feel relaxed. The grounds, including the sunken garden, are beautiful and well looked after, giving you endless opportunities for gorgeous photos. Plus the accommodation upstairs allowed our travelling family and friends to enjoy the night to the fullest.

Emma & David
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
Amazing from start to finish

We can not fault Lanwades or the team they are amazing from start to finish. Everyone was so helpful & friendly. Charlotte was amazing she even helped on the run up to the big day with advice (even tho she was on holiday herself). we didn't have the best weather on the day (rain all day) but they thought of everything and the whole day run so smoothly and this is down to the team. We could not recommend Lanwades and the team any higher. I'm going to miss not talking to charlotte and visiting.

Matthew & Georgie
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
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.

Jenny & Harry
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Tegan was absolutely fantastic

Tegan was absolutely fantastic from the very first moment we met her and it was so lovely to have her there. She was so accommodating with everything and she really put us at ease. We really had the perfect day 😊

Charli & Rob
Happy couple married in March
July 2024
A perfect, hidden gem

Lanwades Hall was the perfect venue for our day. The hall is completely stunning but still has a comfortable, homely feeling to it which helped to make our day feel relaxed. The grounds, including the sunken garden, are beautiful and well looked after, giving you endless opportunities for gorgeous photos. Plus the accommodation upstairs allowed our travelling family and friends to enjoy the night to the fullest. The rooms were super comfy and the supplied breakfast meant there was no admin for us to worry about! Charlotte, Alex, Elvis and the team were so friendly and helpful throughout the planning process. Communication was always strong and, on the day, there was literally nothing for us to do!! They made it all so easy! The only tiny hiccup we had was a misunderstanding about music for the service - we were unaware that we had to find someone from our wedding party to manage this - but it was soon sorted. It just would have been nice to have a staff member support us with this. Thank you SO much to everyone at Lanwades Hall who helped make our day beyond perfect ❤

Lanwades Hall Location & Contact Details

Address

Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7UA, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

For the final distance, it's better to follow Google Maps as the pin is positioned at the entrance to our private driveway. Sat navs can abandon you at the opposite end of the village.

Nearest Town

Newmarket, Bury St Edmund, Cambridge

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M11, A11, A14

Nearest Train Station

Kennett

Nearest Airport

Stansted
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Lanwades Hall?

The best weddings at our venue are those where we can fully embrace the couple's vision and make their dreams come to life. We pride ourselves on being as flexible as possible to accommodate each couple's unique preferences and needs, ensuring their wedding day is truly personal and memorable. We've had the pleasure of hosting a diverse array of celebrations, from elegant and traditional affairs to more unconventional and fun-filled events. For example, we once had a wedding that featured both a carousel and a rodeo bull, adding a delightful and playful touch to the festivities. It’s these creative and individualised touches that make each wedding special and showcase the versatility of our venue in creating the perfect backdrop for any celebration.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

My number one wedding planning tip for couples is to always remember that this day is about you and your partner, not anyone else. It's easy to get caught up in trying to please everyone and adhere to external expectations, but the most important thing is to focus on what truly matters to you both. This is your special day, a celebration of your love and commitment, so prioritize the elements that reflect your personalities and desires. By staying true to yourselves and making decisions that resonate with your vision, you'll create a wedding day that is not only unforgettable but also uniquely yours.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

My favorite personal touch at a wedding is when couples truly make the celebration their own by incorporating bespoke elements that reflect their unique story. One standout example is custom wedding favors that hold special meaning for the couple. For instance, potted plants are an adorable and thoughtful idea, offering guests a lasting memento that grows and thrives, much like the couple’s own relationship. These personalised touches not only enhance the overall experience but also create meaningful connections between the couple and their guests, making the wedding day even more memorable.

Describe Lanwades Hall in 5 adjectives

Stunning, Elegant, Timeless, Intimate, Personal...

Where’s the best photo spot at Lanwades Hall?

We have countless beautiful photo spots at our venue, each offering its own unique charm. However, if we had to choose just one, it would be the Sunken Garden. This picturesque location provides a stunning backdrop with the elegant House in the distance. The lush greenery and serene atmosphere of the garden, combined with the grandeur of the House, create a truly magical setting for capturing unforgettable moments. The natural light and scenic beauty make it an ideal spot for photos that perfectly encapsulate the beauty and elegance of your special day.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Lanwades Hall?

Lanwades Hall boasts a rich history, including connections to royalty both past and present. One of our most notable guests was Edward VII, who stayed at the Hall during his visits to the famous Newmarket races. This royal connection adds a touch of grandeur and prestige to the venue, allowing couples to feel part of its storied legacy. While we cherish these historical ties, the Hall continues to be a distinguished choice for many modern-day celebrations, making it a venue that seamlessly blends its royal heritage with contemporary elegance.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our favorite canapé is a delicious sweet potato frittata

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our Favorite midnight treat has to be the cheese board! There's something irresistibly satisfying about indulging in a variety of rich, flavorful cheeses late into the night. Whether it's a creamy brie, a sharp cheddar, or a tangy blue, the mix of textures and tastes is the perfect way to end the evening. Paired with some fresh bread, crackers, and maybe a little fruit or chutney, it's a comforting and decadent treat that keeps me coming back for more. It’s the ultimate indulgence after a long day of celebrating.

What is Lanwades Hall most unique feature?

Our most unique feature is The Sunken Garden! This stunning hidden gem offers a magical setting for outdoor ceremonies, creating an intimate and picturesque atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty. Whether you're envisioning a sun-soaked summer wedding or a cozy winter celebration, our venue provides the best of both worlds. The garden offers the ideal backdrop for spring and summer nuptials, while our roaring fireplaces create a warm and inviting ambiance for winter weddings, ensuring your day is unforgettable no matter the season.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are most proud of our breathtaking Wedding Suite, which consistently delivers that unforgettable 'WOW' factor. It’s so special that we save it for the grand finale on our showrounds. The suite perfectly embodies the charm of Lanwades Hall, blending the elegance and sophistication of its original Edwardian architecture with modern touches and conveniences. Beyond that, we pride ourselves on creating a 'home away from home' experience, where couples and their guests feel comfortable and cared for. This unique combination of timeless beauty, contemporary style, and warm hospitality ensures a truly exceptional and welcoming atmosphere for every wedding.
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