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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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Reviews for Lanwades Hall

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
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Holly
Holly Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lanwades were fab!

Lanwades was absolutely fantastic, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose to have our special day there. After being let down by our previous venue, Lanwades stepped in and went above and beyond to accommodate us on short notice, meeting all our requests and working within our budget. The day itself was incredible, and everyone fell in love with the venue. Even with exclusive use of the whole property, it felt perfectly cozy and intimate for our wedding party of 20. The staff were exceptional, taking care of us and our family throughout our entire stay.
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Holly Sent on 21/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue!

We got married at Lanwades Hall in October and we couldn’t have chosen a more wonderful venue with amazing staff! From the off everyone was so helpful answering all my questions and offering advice. Lanwades reputation proceeds them as wherever I would mention this was where we were getting married, everyone told me I was in safe hands - I definitely felt that and it made for a stress free day. The team are wonderful; Charlotte, Tegan, Alex and Elvis were amazing from start to finish. The venue itself of exquisite, it was stunning and all our guests were in awe. Could not recommend more highly. Thankyou so much for hosting the best day of our lives!
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Becky Sent on 14/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day🩷

We got married on the 10th October this year and everything from start to finish was just perfect. Lanwades Hall is the most beautiful venue and the staff are amazing. Charlotte and the team couldn't have been more amazing leading up to and on the day. Charlotte new what we needed before we did and was always there to make everything run smoothly. She even stayed calm when we were running 20 minutes late to the ceremony and calmed my nerves before walking down the isle. The bridal suit is gorgeous just like the rest of the venue. Our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to!

Thank you so much to the team at Lanwades for making our day so perfect🤍
Nikita
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
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Natasha Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical day!!

Lanwades Hall is truly an incredible venue!

We nearly canceled our viewing appointment because we thought we had already found "the one," but I’m so glad we didn’t! It was absolutely perfect for us. The venue is stunning, with breathtaking interiors, but it was the garden that truly sealed the deal. The idea of having an outdoor ceremony there made it a no-brainer I could easily envision everything I had dreamed of!

But, what truly maked Lanwades Hall special is the outstanding team working behind the scenes. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy the day without any worries.

Our main contact, Charlotte, was simply amazing! Her keen attention to detail, exceptional organization, and soothing demeanor made the entire planning process a breeze. She was always there to answer our questions and offered advice that eased any stress we felt in the lead up to the big day (even during those late night panic messages!!) she really has the kindest soul and would do anything to help anyone!!

Tegan, who was relatively new in her role, was also fantastic, demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm that made us feel confident we were in good hands.

Our experience at Lanwades Hall was nothing short of magical. We had our wedding back in August and it was perfect. I am still not over it. The combination of a stunning venue and an outstanding team made for an unforgettable day. We had the most perfect day, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Chris
Chris 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

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Mina Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing day!

We had the best day ever! Thank you so much! All the staff were absolutely incredible!
Thomas
Thomas 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 ❤️
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Harry Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

Lanwades Hall was just perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the moment we arrived on Friday afternoon with our family and friends, to when we left on Sunday, we had the most special and unforgettable time. Everyone working there made us feel so welcome and our wedding coordinator, Tegan, was there every step of the way in the lead up and during the day itself. The extensive grounds were stunning and all our guests were blown away by the beauty and character of the walled garden and beyond. All of the recommended suppliers from Lanwades we chose: Cambridge Wedding Services (DJ), Portfolio (Caterers), Heidi Appleyard (Florist), Juan Muino (Photographer) & Derek (Wedding Car) were absolutely fantastic and helped make our day perfect. Our videographer -Kelly Southby - was also brilliant and helped capture our day. A special mention to Elvis who, from the very first moment we met him on our first visit to Lanwades, made us feel so welcome with his warmth and enthusiasm. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lanwades Hall to a couple looking for the perfect wedding.
Leah
Leah 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 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 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 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.
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Elise Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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.
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.
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Charli Sent on 27/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A stunning, 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 ❤
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Lanwades Hall, Bury Road, Kentford, Newmarket, CB8 7UA CB8 7UA Newmarket (Suffolk)
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