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Last update: August 2025

Smeetham Hall Barn is a family run, privately owned, 16th century wedding venue just outside of Sudbury Suffolk on the Suffolk/Essex boarder.

Victoria and Sophie will be your main contacts from the moment you first step into the barn until after your wedding, we are a small team here and proud of it! Tom is always around too, he has been running the bar for over 10 years now and now often in the garden pruning the roses!

You have access to the barn the day before your wedding to set up with as many or as few people as you wish. Our packages are incredibly simple and include everything you need at your wedding from your venue - including your food for a certain number of day guests (80 at a weekend and 50 mid-week.) Our package caterer, Splinters have been with us for 20 years - this is why it works so well!

Our barn is the perfect setting for small intimate weddings to the larger ones, we can accomadate up to 150 guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 200 in the evening. The barn itself has high vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams, and vintage chandeliers. We have fixed fairy lights on the back wall and around the beams, these are included in the hire price. We also have a marquee which is attached to the barn via a lobby just in case the weather is not kind and the drink's reception needs to be held inside or for winter weddings. It has beautiful panoramic sides out to our courtyard with a covered seated area with festoons.

We are a small team at Smeetham Hall Barn and incredibly proud of it, Victoria and Tom run Smeetham, you will see Victoria during your wedding, in the office or speaking to a supplier while by day Tom is in charge of maintenance and the grounds, by night you will see him running the bar at your wedding. Sophie has been with Smeetham a long time and will be with you every step of the way.

We are a no corkage venue, this means you can bring your own drinks into the venue for the drinks reception and wedding breakfast with no charge from us for serving or opening. This is a huge USP for us!

We do not have accomadation on site, but we have a lot of very good options all within 10 min drive.

We have been hosting weddings for over 25 years now, come and see us so we can have a chance at hosting yours!

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Church
Barn
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Smeetham Hall Barn

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Molly Sent on 19/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars!🌟

The team at Smeetham Hall are amazing!! The whole planning process was made so much easier with their help, and always being on hand to answer any questions we had - however big or small. Sophie and Victoria were on hand to make sure our day ran smoothly and it boy did it! Tom’s espresso martinis went down such a treat at the bar too! They had everything covered so we could sit back and enjoy! We couldn’t have asked for a better day and that is all thanks to everyone at Smeetham. Multiple guests commented that it was the best wedding venue they’ve ever been to - and we would have to agree.
- Molly and Shaun xx
Dani
Dani Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

October wedding

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sophie and the team at Smeetham Hall Barn for helping make our wedding day everything we’d ever dreamed of — and more. From start to finish, Sophie was incredible: calm, organised, and so genuinely caring. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her attention to detail made everything run seamlessly.

The barn looked absolutely stunning, the grounds were magical, and the whole day honestly felt like a fairytale. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how perfectly everything flowed.

We’ll treasure the memories of our day forever, and we can’t thank Sophie enough for making it all possible.

With love and gratitude,
Matt and Dani ❤️
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Hayley Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Smeetham Provided Us the Stress-Free Wedding We Hoped For!

We wanted to drop a note to say thank you to Sophie and everyone at Smeetham for all your help and for hosting our wedding.

From the beginning of the process, you have all been very helpful and accommodating. Answering all our questions and setting us at ease on the run-up. On the day, everything ran so smoothly. We were able to enjoy the day, and only fretted about our vows and speeches.

Again, we appreciate everything you have done for us to make it the day we dreamed of.
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Lauren Sent on 22/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning wedding venue

We completely fell in love with Smeetham Hall—not only because it’s such a stunning venue, but also because of the incredible team who made planning our wedding such a lovely experience. From the very first meeting with Victoria and Sophie, we felt instantly relaxed. They are so warm, organised, and attentive, and they truly take away the stress that usually comes with wedding planning.

Thanks to their support and the beautiful setting, our day went exactly as we had imagined—absolutely perfect. We’re so grateful to have celebrated at Smeetham Hall Barn and couldn’t recommend it more highly to future couples.


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Tom Sent on 14/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our life!

There would be no words that could express how truly wonderful it was to celebrate our marriage at Smeethan Hall. It was absolutely perfect. I am so emotional writing this as it was just so beautiful..Sophie was wonderful and the rest of the family were so welcoming. Sophie made sure everything ran smoothly and was one step ahead of everything at all times. We had endless comments on how beautiful the venue was. Thank you so much for making our dreams and vision come true.
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Christine Sent on 22/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing

My now husband and I extensively looked for wedding venues and narrowed the list to 5. We thought another venue was the one, until we set foot into Smeetham Hall Barn. From the very first moment meeting Bridget and walking around the barn, we fell in love and knew we had to book Smeetham for our wedding. Sophie and the team looked after us each step of the way, answering any question we had in a timely manner and being very accommodating to our needs. The day went so smoothly and our guests continue to say how beautiful the venue was. We would recommend Smeetham in a heartbeat!

Thank you for all your amazing work.

Love Mr and Mrs Haydock xx
Danny
Danny Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue

We had an absolutely brilliant wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn. The barn itself, and the grounds looked absolutely stunning.
Sophie and Victoria were excellent throughout our journey from the first open day we attended right through to the wedding day itself.
Our wedding went very smoothly with very good guidance throughout the day from Victoria.
The wedding breakfast provided by Splinters was exceptionally good - many guests commented on the quality of the food.
HIghly recommended venue for a wedding.
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Experience from Start to Finish

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue than Smeetham Hall Barn for our wedding. From our very first visit, we knew it was special - not just because of the beautiful barn and stunning countryside setting, but because of the people behind it.

Sophie and Victoria were absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. They were calm, kind, responsive, and reassuring at every stage, from our first enquiry all the way to the big day itself. Nothing ever felt too much trouble, and their organisation behind the scenes gave us real peace of mind, meaning we could just relax and enjoy it all. On the day, everything ran so smoothly and a huge part of that was down to their brilliant coordination and quiet confidence.

The venue itself is just gorgeous. The barn was the perfect mix of rustic charm and elegant character, and we were so lucky with the weather which meant we could really make the most of the surrounding gardens and countryside. We’ve had so many comments from guests about how beautiful the setting was and it created the perfect atmosphere and felt so personal to us.

A special mention also goes to Splinters, the caterers recommended by the venue. The food was absolutely amazing; delicious, beautifully presented, and served with such professionalism. We’ve had endless compliments from guests about the canapés and wedding breakfast, and the team made everything feel so effortless.

Smeetham Hall Barn is not just a beautiful venue, it’s run by people who truly care. We felt so supported and looked after throughout, and we’re incredibly grateful for the role the whole team played in making our wedding day so unforgettable.

We’ll definitely be back for one of your open events to say hello and to relive just a little bit of the magic. Thank you again for everything.We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue than Smeetham Hall Barn for our wedding. From our very first visit, we knew it was special, not just because of the beautiful barn and stunning countryside setting, but because of the people behind it.

Sophie and Victoria were absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. They were calm, kind, responsive, and reassuring at every stage - from our first enquiry all the way to the big day itself. Nothing ever felt too much trouble, and their organisation behind the scenes gave us real peace of mind, meaning we could just relax and enjoy it all. On the day, everything ran so smoothly and a huge part of that was down to their brilliant coordination and quiet confidence.

The venue itself is just gorgeous. The barn was the perfect mix of rustic charm and elegant character, and we were so lucky with the weather which meant we could really make the most of the surrounding gardens and countryside. We’ve had so many comments from guests about how beautiful the setting was, it created the perfect atmosphere and felt so personal to us.

A special mention also goes to all the team at the caterers, Splinters. The food was absolutely amazing - delicious, beautifully presented, and served with such professionalism. We’ve had endless compliments from guests about the wedding breakfast, and the team made everything feel so effortless.

Smeetham Hall Barn is not just a beautiful venue; it’s run by people who truly care. We felt so supported and looked after throughout, and we’re incredibly grateful for the role the whole team played in making our wedding day so unforgettable.

We’ll definitely be back for one of your open events to say hello and to relive just a little bit of the magic. Thank you again for everything.
Ruben
Ruben Sent on 08/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10 star service!

There needs to be an option for 10 stars as Smeetham Hall Barn are out of this world, Vicky, Tom and Sophie were an absolute pleasure to work with, their experience and ability to pre empt what we needed and wanted was one of the main reasons we enjoyed our special day. They gave us a such a personal touch that it felt as if they were our family who wanted the best for us. If you’re reading this review then stop reading and book with Smeetham Hall Barn. Thank you Vicky, Tom and Sophie. Lots of Love, Ewa and Ruben.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 23/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most romantic barn setting in Essex

If you are looking for a romantic barn setting Smeetham hall barn is the one…we can not thank Sophie and the team at Smeetham hall for being nothing but incredible through the whole process of planning our wedding and to the most amazing day we could have ever wished for…what we would give to relive the day all over again

Thank you once again for being so amazing

Mr & Mrs Field (Lucy & Rob) 05.04.25 X
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Sarahw Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Day

We first found came across Smeetham Hall Barn 7 years ago. After looking at other venues we kept being drawn back here. The venue and grounds are absoutely stunning. Sophie has been amazing from the very beginning, nothing was too much trouble even arranging for my nan to come along in her wheelchair which meant so much to us. Our day could not have gone any smoother. Our wedding breakfast was fantastic, a lot of guests complimented the food and the service from Splinters Caterers. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day!
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Laura Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn

We fell in love with Smeetham Hall Barn from the moment we pulled up in the car. The venue is absolutely beautiful. Sophie was fantastic, from the very first email to arrange a viewing, right up to the big day. She took the stress out of planning our wedding and allowed us to simply enjoy the process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and emails were replied to within the day. Our wedding day was the best day, and this is thanks to
Sophie and the team at the beautiful Smeetham Hall Barn. The only downside was that the wedding flew by so quickly; we wish we could relive it all over again.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 02/03/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Our wonderful wedding

Smeetham Hall Barn was the perfect venue for us. It was the only venue we viewed and an easy decision - it had everything we were looking for. It certainly lived up to our hopes and dreams. The barn and setting are naturally beautiful, without requiring loads of additional decoration. Their twinkly fairy lights set the scene perfectly. Having so many scenic spots for a variety of photograph opportunities is ideal. Our experience from booking to our big day was seamless. We were always kept informed and knew we’d hear back quickly if we had any queries. Sophie helped so much behind the scenes to ensure everything went to plan, she consistently eased any neves and went above and beyond for us. Splinters the caterers who are included within our wedding package were brilliant. The wedding breakfast was delicious and all our guests were very complimentary. Thank you to all at Smeetham Hall Barn and Splinters for being part of our perfect day. We loved every second and will forever hold the fondest memories 🤍
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Mairead Sent on 29/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, exceeded all our expectations!

Sophie and Victoria were absolutely brilliant in the lead up to our wedding, they were always ready to answer my many many questions 😂 They were so organised and made the day run perfectly. Tom behind the bar was brilliant too.
We’ve had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the day was. We are both so grateful to the whole team at Smeetham Hall for everything they did for our perfect day. Would highly recommend!!
Mirydass
Miryam Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place and people!

Smeetham is such a perfect place to get married. The team supported us every step of the way, even when we were asking so many questions, and they were always so happy to help. Everyone is so kind and they understood our vision for the day. Everything went so perfectly and I couldn’t have ask for a better day! Thank you so so much!
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Meet the team

Victoria
Victoria
Wedding coordinator

When I am not in the barn (!), you will find me running after our children, making a den or researching our next family adventure.

Tom
Tom
Bar Manager

I have been running the bar for over 10 years here, it still never gets old to see the dance floor packed and everyone having a great time! In my 'spare time' I enjoy long walks with my children, all things fitness & cooking.

Sophie
Sophie
Wedding coordinator

Passionate about the outdoors, I enjoy weekly wild swimming and pilates. I always have time for cooking and baking with my girls.

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Smeetham Hall CO10 7EU Sudbury (Suffolk-Essex Border) (Essex)
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