Alpheton Hall Barns
Historic Suffolk Barn Wedding & Reception Venue
Choice of Woodland or Barn ceremony spaces
Separate Reception & Ceremony barns .. so no turn round
Heart shaped Confetti Garden (Arboretum) surrounded by wild flowers & long grasses
Stackyard Wedding Garden with brick drinks terrace and space for garden games
Courtyard with wood fired pizza oven for evening food
Our wildlife .. buzzards, deer and bats!
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Prices are Venue Only Hire. Supplier packages available.
Hire Price Range: £3,700 - £8,500
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 200
Guest Capacity (min/max): 50 / 250
Guests for sit down meal: 50 - 250
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
About Alpheton Hall Barns
Friendly, flexible and family run. Alpheton Hall Barns is an exclusive use historic Barn wedding and reception venue set in private grounds and rolling countryside close to the Suffolk / Essex border. Choose to say your vows in our Woodland Ceremony Glade with handcrafted oak shelter or stunning West Barn for a beautiful ceremony whatever the weather followed by a reception in the gardens and South Barn where you and your guests can feast, drink and dance all in one big, beautiful space.
Emphasising individual preferences rather than packaged options, you have the flexibility to select from our designated suppliers or bring your own. Our Barns are strung with a delightful array of twinkling fairy lights, showcasing rustic elements like our grand iron hoop lights and vintage wooden ladders all hanging with Edison light bulbs. Whether they stand alone or are adorned with foliage or flowers, they create a breathtaking ambiance. However, feel free to personalise the venue by adding your own decorations.
As part of our offering, you have access to the Confetti Arboretum, an ideal location for capturing confetti-filled moments and golden hour shots. The Stackyard Wedding Garden is available for your welcome drinks and garden games, while the Barn Courtyard features a wood-fired pizza oven and an open-fronted cart shed, perfect for your evening food or a relaxed space to unwind. The gardens and woodland surrounding Alpheton Hall are at the disposal of the couple and their photographer, providing a tranquil and picturesque setting for capturing intimate moments away from the guests.
The Grade II Listed Barns have been carefully restored to preserve their original charm. In pleasant weather, the full-height double barn doors can be opened to seamlessly merge the indoors with the outdoors. The barns' exterior features black feather boarding, complemented by honey-colored oak and lime plastered interiors, and a vintage tin roof, creating an exquisite backdrop that complements any color scheme.
Located between the Suffolk market towns of Bury St Edmunds (10 miles) and Sudbury (6 miles) on the Suffolk / Essex border the Barns are less than a mile from the village of Alpheton (A134). Additionally, the historic wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford are close by.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Receptions Only
Hindu (Fire ceremony permitted)
Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Countryside
Woodland
Venue Type
Barn
Exclusive use
Dry Hire Available
Historic
Suitable for Asian Weddings
Eco Wedding Venue
Outdoor / Garden
Suitable for Jewish Weddings
Unique & Unusual
Additional Facilities
Dance floor
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Good Disabled Access
Catering Options
Pre-approved Caterers Only
Outside Caterers Permitted
Contact & Location
Alpheton Hall Barns
Alpheton Hall, Church Lane, Alpheton, Sudbury, CO10 9BL, Suffolk, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes, we are an exclusive use venue and hire includes from 12 noon the day before your wedding to set up and decorate until 12 noon the day after your wedding to take down.
Yes, we are licenced for Civil Ceremonies for up to 250 but prefer up to 200. The Barns are equally suitable, with a change of layout, for much smaller ceremonies from approx 50 guests.
Yes, we have stunning woodland ceremony space close to the Barns.
No, we do not charge corkage and you are welcome to provide your own wine and or drinks for the entire ceremony or to have a pay bar (further details of pay bar options on request).
Yes, you may use your own caterers and we do not charge your caterer to use our kitchens. Full Terms & Conditions can be found on our website.
12 noon the day before the wedding. Ideally we would like you to leave before 6pm in order that you can celebrate the eve of your wedding with your family and or gain some much needed rest! You are welcome to bring a few creative friends and a picnic with you when you are setting up the Barns.
12 midnight with the exception of New Year's Eve when we would be happy to request a 1 hr extension to our licence.
Yes, we do have a sound limiter for your own safety (further details on request) but we do not have close neighbours. We have amazing acoustics in the Barn and would be happy to talk to you or your band or Disco.
No, we have too many animals and wildlife for fireworks to be safely set off but sparklers are permitted (subject to collection of spent sparklers).
Yes, but please only natural petal confetti.
Yes, but only tea lights (or night lights) within fireproof containers which extend beyond the height of the candle flame.
No
No, although Camping may be possible during Summer / Early Autumn
Yes, we are fortunate to be surrounded by some beautiful market towns and villages which offer plenty of hotel and B&B accommodation.
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