Venues Alpheton Hall Barns
Alpheton Hall Barns

Overview

  • Located in Sudbury, Suffolk
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Exclusive use venue
  • External caterers permitted
  • Wed amongst the woodlands
  • No corkage or supplier commissions
  • All year-round venue
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony options

Alpheton Hall Barns

Where historic charm meets a blank canvas wedding, Alpheton Hall Barns really spoils you for choice on your wedding day. The Barns are part of an ancient settlement comprising of Alpheton Hall and the Church of St Peter and St Paul, making it the perfect spot for ceremonies and evening celebrations. To top it all off, the venue is surrounded by dreamy meadows and woodlands for you and your guests to mingle, toast or even dance throughout the day!

A truly stunning backdrop for you wedding day, Alpheton Hall Barns is licensed for civil ceremonies or smaller celebrations in the South and West Barns as well as their outdoor Woodland Ceremony Glade. They even boast the space for up to 200 plus guests! With the chance to choose from caterers and decide how you want your reception space, this is a venue that you can not pass up!

About

After marrying in Alpheton Church and hosting their reception in the South Barn, the owners Carol and Nic Willcocks realised what an amazing space Alpheton Hall Barns is!

In creating the venue, they wanted to offer couples a carefully curated backdrop with a variety of natural spaces that could host any wedding day. Always aiming to preserve the fabric and charm of the Barns, they ensured they kept everything as close to the original, which dates back to the 10th century. Each year they add a selection of new plants and trees to encourage new wildlife into the mix; such a charming back story for a wonderful venue!

Facilities

The West Barn - Ceremony Barn

Near to the churchyard, this dedicated ceremony space is a beautiful setting for saying your vows. With 13th century origin the West Barn has no limits, and is perfect for larger or more intimate ceremonies.

Ceremony capacity - up to 200 guests

Woodland Ceremony Glade

If you love nature, their tree lined aisle with birds singing under a tree canopy could not be a more perfect match. The Woodland lades is licensed for civil ceremonies and features a hand crafted oak ceremony structure and rustic wooden benches for guests to enjoy a truly unique union.

Ceremony capacity - up to 200 guests

The South Barn - Reception Barn

A former double threshing barn, this aisled space is perfect for wedding celebrations. The South Barn is also the largest and oldest barn rooting back to 10th Century origins; what a place to celebrate your love! With so much space, there are endless possibilities. The aisles provide a great spot for photo opportunities, or a chilled evening space with comfy seating area for games or casual chit chat. Alongside all this there is also space for your bar, a dance floor and the usual table and chairs. Lets not forget the decoration, including their new hanging ladders and iron hoop lights which feature pendant lighting.

Reception capacity - 50-200+ guests

Outside spaces

Alpheton also has a range of outdoor spaces for you to use throughout your special day. There are splendid backdrops amongst woodlands or in their Wildflower Arboretum for wedding photos, as well as courtyards for afternoon drinks receptions.

Catering

Good food is vital to any wedding, that is why Alpheton recommend couples wedding at the Barns to book caterers who are familiar with the space and equipment provided. Alpheton recommend this to ensure your day runs smoothly, especially when it comes to the woodfired pizza oven! Whilst self-catering is not permitted, you are welcome to provide your own wedding cake. Here are just a few of their recommended caterers:

The Food Station

Emma and her team are regulars at the barn and have never failed to impress being smart, cheerful and adaptable. They will happily create a bespoke menu for your big day and of course know how to use all the equipment.

Splinters Outside Caterers

A local and established company who understand weddings and food. With excellent menu choices and clear all inclusive service packages, they are highly recommendable.

Bay Tree Pizza & Catering

Perfect for the pizza loving couple, Nicola and Bailey have all the pizza knowledge they could need! The team also have a range of wedding breakfast options from sandwiches and cakes to paella.

There are so many more caterers to choose from, so be sure to get in contact with the team at Alpheton to find something to match your taste buds.

Accommodation

Whilst there is no onsite accommodation, Alpheton are prepared with an excellent list of nearby accommodation used by previous guests visiting the Barns.

For group accommodation they suggest looking at the Mill Hotel in Sudbury which offers 60 rooms to accommodate you and your loved ones.

If this charming venue is perfect for you be sure to get in contact using the buttons below!

Address
Alpheton Hall Barns
Church lane
Alpheton
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9BL

Reviews

  • Chloe and Harry

    Alpheton Hall Barns is the most beautiful venue, full of character, in a lovely location and owned by the most wonderful couple whose love and passion for their venue is second to none! In our non biased opinion everyone should have their wedding at Alpheton Hall Barns!!! We had our wedding reception at Alpheton Hall Barns in September, it was absolutely perfect and we had the most amazing day!! Nic and Carol were outstanding throughout the whole process as well as on the weekend and day itself, the effort that they put into making our day perfect was incredible and we were truly blown away, they are so relaxed which meant the lead up and the day were totally stress free and we were able to take in and enjoy every single moment. The barns, pizza courtyard and grounds are stunning and very well kept, it was lovely to have so many different areas to use on the day and the woodland areas were perfect for our wedding photos & video. We were able to make the barns unique to us and decorate them however we wished which was perfect and exactly what we were looking for in a venue. Nic also took some brilliant candid photos and videos throughout the day which was another really lovely touch. Thank you Nic and Carol for making our day so special, you truly went above and beyond and it really was the day of our dreams, we loved every single second. We are looking forward to visiting the barns in years to come on our anniversary! Thank you so much for everything.

  • Robyn and Perry

    Where do we begin? From the moment we stepped foot in the barns almost 2 years ago we fell head over heels in love and just knew it was the perfect place for us however it wasn't just the venue that we were sold on, it was Nic and Carol too.

    Together, they went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding day was absolutely perfect. They supported us throughout the planning process, helped us set up, and ensured our day was completely personal and they took away every ounce of stress that we could have had.

    On the day itself, they made sure that not only us but our guests were well looked after, that everything was running according to plan, and most importantly, they arranged a few surprises for us both which really took it to the next level.

    The woodland ceremony area was magical and the barns were exactly how we envisioned. We've even had friends say they wish they got married at the barns after visiting!

    We wouldn't change a single thing and would absolutely love to do every singly minute all over again. If you're thinking of having your wedding at the barns, take this as a sign to go for it

  • Matt and Andrea

    Alpheton Hall Barns is an amazing venue in a beautiful countryside location, with the most wonderful owners. Nic and Carol really go above and beyond in terms of the support they provide on the day. They're constantly on the ball to ensure that the day runs smoothly and are keen to help with many additional touches in order to really put on a show for the guests. The venue is well equipped with plenty of additional props for decoration and a pizza oven for late night snacks!

    We had an absolutely amazing day (as did all our guests). We're so grateful that we were able to hold our wedding and reception at Alpheton Hall Barns, especially as Nic and Carol stuck with us through two covid-related postponements. It was the most perfect day, we couldn't have asked for more

  • Louise and Cheryl

    Best venue and owners EVER!

    We have just had the most perfect wedding day at AHB. As soon as we saw the barns, and met Carol and Nic (the owners), we knew this was the venue for us! We knew the kind of thing we were looking for, and AHB had it all and more!! And to top it off, Carol and Nic really went above and beyond to bring all our ideas to life (even throwing in some special extras too!)

    The venue is so unique and stunning, and there are so many different spaces to use and we loved making use of them all. The woodland ceremony area is such a beautiful space which all our guests loved. We also loved how big the main reception barn is, allowing all our tables to remain in situ all day and also has a brilliant separate dancefloor (with special confetti balloon!) The pizza oven was also a key selling point for us, and our guests loved their late-night pizza!

    When you book AHB, you are getting much more than 'just a venue'. The audio and tech equipment throughout the barns, even in the woodland, is AMAZING. Meaning that our guests were able to hear all those special songs, vows and speeches. And the lighting is spectacular, the barns look beautiful regardless, but the lighting on the day really made the barns 'pop' and looks incredible in our initial photos. Carol and Nic are wonderful owners/hosts and were so helpful and always on hand to guide us every step of the way; both in the planning and on the day. They really cared and did all they could to make sure we made the most of the barns and had the best day ever (which we did!)

    You get the barns for a full 48 hours which meant we had plenty of set-up and clear-down time, which was perfect for us as we wanted to add our own personal touches. And an added bonus is that there are also lots of props available to use which definitely helped us with our budget.

    We loved our day, and so many of our guests commented on how incredible AHB was, it's safe to say that we can't recommend AHB enough! Thank you again!

  • Ella and Alex

    What a place. The venue itself is stunning - beautiful, ancient barns sitting in a secluded valley surrounded by woodland and a wildflower meadow. Our ceremony in the woodland glade was truly magical and the barn was the perfect place to eat, drink and dance in to celebrate after. But what makes this venue really special is the owners. We cannot thank them enough for going above and beyond to make our wedding day better than we could ever have imagined. The run up and the day itself all went so smoothly with Nic and Carol always ready to help, advise and adapt. We really appreciate all the little things they did on the day to help us and our guests - things we didn't even realise had happened until after which really just goes to show how great they are at what they do. They really €œgot" us as a couple and the wedding we wanted to have and then they made it happen for us. They are both such wonderful people and we couldn't recommend Alpheton highly enough. AMAZING.

  • Jodie and Jack

    We couldn't recommend Alpheton Hall Barns highly enough. One of the first things we said when we woke up after our wedding was that we wouldn't have changed anything. We would pick the barn again, we would pick all of the same suppliers again, many of whom were recommended to us by Nic and Carol. Knowing they had all been recommended was a huge weight off our shoulders and their knowledge of the venue helped the day run more smoothly.

    AHB was more than just a beautiful venue (and the barn and grounds really are beautiful), it was a continued source of help and guidance. Nic and Carol went out of their way and far beyond their requirements to help make the day even more special for us. I am so glad we found AHB. It was a perfect venue, that allowed us to put together the wedding that we wanted, with plenty of support along the way

Alpheton Hall Barns

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Alpheton, Suffolk

Overview

  • Located in Sudbury, Suffolk
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Exclusive use venue
  • External caterers permitted
  • Wed amongst the woodlands
  • No corkage or supplier commissions
  • All year-round venue
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony options

Alpheton Hall Barns

Where historic charm meets a blank canvas wedding, Alpheton Hall Barns really spoils you for choice on your wedding day. The Barns are part of an ancient settlement comprising of Alpheton Hall and the Church of St Peter and St Paul, making it the perfect spot for ceremonies and evening celebrations. To top it all off, the venue is surrounded by dreamy meadows and woodlands for you and your guests to mingle, toast or even dance throughout the day!

A truly stunning backdrop for you wedding day, Alpheton Hall Barns is licensed for civil ceremonies or smaller celebrations in the South and West Barns as well as their outdoor Woodland Ceremony Glade. They even boast the space for up to 200 plus guests! With the chance to choose from caterers and decide how you want your reception space, this is a venue that you can not pass up!

About

After marrying in Alpheton Church and hosting their reception in the South Barn, the owners Carol and Nic Willcocks realised what an amazing space Alpheton Hall Barns is!

In creating the venue, they wanted to offer couples a carefully curated backdrop with a variety of natural spaces that could host any wedding day. Always aiming to preserve the fabric and charm of the Barns, they ensured they kept everything as close to the original, which dates back to the 10th century. Each year they add a selection of new plants and trees to encourage new wildlife into the mix; such a charming back story for a wonderful venue!

Facilities

The West Barn - Ceremony Barn

Near to the churchyard, this dedicated ceremony space is a beautiful setting for saying your vows. With 13th century origin the West Barn has no limits, and is perfect for larger or more intimate ceremonies.

Ceremony capacity - up to 200 guests

Woodland Ceremony Glade

If you love nature, their tree lined aisle with birds singing under a tree canopy could not be a more perfect match. The Woodland lades is licensed for civil ceremonies and features a hand crafted oak ceremony structure and rustic wooden benches for guests to enjoy a truly unique union.

Ceremony capacity - up to 200 guests

The South Barn - Reception Barn

A former double threshing barn, this aisled space is perfect for wedding celebrations. The South Barn is also the largest and oldest barn rooting back to 10th Century origins; what a place to celebrate your love! With so much space, there are endless possibilities. The aisles provide a great spot for photo opportunities, or a chilled evening space with comfy seating area for games or casual chit chat. Alongside all this there is also space for your bar, a dance floor and the usual table and chairs. Lets not forget the decoration, including their new hanging ladders and iron hoop lights which feature pendant lighting.

Reception capacity - 50-200+ guests

Outside spaces

Alpheton also has a range of outdoor spaces for you to use throughout your special day. There are splendid backdrops amongst woodlands or in their Wildflower Arboretum for wedding photos, as well as courtyards for afternoon drinks receptions.

Catering

Good food is vital to any wedding, that is why Alpheton recommend couples wedding at the Barns to book caterers who are familiar with the space and equipment provided. Alpheton recommend this to ensure your day runs smoothly, especially when it comes to the woodfired pizza oven! Whilst self-catering is not permitted, you are welcome to provide your own wedding cake. Here are just a few of their recommended caterers:

The Food Station

Emma and her team are regulars at the barn and have never failed to impress being smart, cheerful and adaptable. They will happily create a bespoke menu for your big day and of course know how to use all the equipment.

Splinters Outside Caterers

A local and established company who understand weddings and food. With excellent menu choices and clear all inclusive service packages, they are highly recommendable.

Bay Tree Pizza & Catering

Perfect for the pizza loving couple, Nicola and Bailey have all the pizza knowledge they could need! The team also have a range of wedding breakfast options from sandwiches and cakes to paella.

There are so many more caterers to choose from, so be sure to get in contact with the team at Alpheton to find something to match your taste buds.

Accommodation

Whilst there is no onsite accommodation, Alpheton are prepared with an excellent list of nearby accommodation used by previous guests visiting the Barns.

For group accommodation they suggest looking at the Mill Hotel in Sudbury which offers 60 rooms to accommodate you and your loved ones.

If this charming venue is perfect for you be sure to get in contact using the buttons below!

Address
Alpheton Hall Barns
Church lane
Alpheton
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9BL

Reviews

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