Wherstead Park
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The Street
Wherstead
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2BJ
01473 786 001
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Wherstead Park description
Wedding Venue / Party Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Funerals and Wakes / Hotel / Conference Centre / Historic Venue
Medium (1-150)
Set in beautiful landscaped grounds overlooking the river Orwell and Wherstead Parish Church, Wherstead Park boasts a wedding venue with a difference. Two stunning spaces can be yours for the day – the Georgian Mansion building with a rich history and tonnes of character, and the stunning, contemporary Atrium.
Exclusive use and the highest standards of service are absolutely assured; we know two couples are never the same, and so we treat each occasion as unique and completely bespoke, even when it comes to our fantastic Friday and Midweek wedding packages. One of the largest venues in Ipswich, we also have the space for colourful cultural weddings.
Set off the A137 from Ipswich to Manningtree, our wedding venue blends the best of the Suffolk countryside with the benefit of easy access for all your guests.
Wherstead Park is also a conference and meeting venue in Ipswich, Suffolk. We’ve built a reputation for delivering events with precision, professionalism and event support at every stage, with our cutting-edge AV technology provided as standard.
For interviews and assessment centres to strategy days and board meetings, Wherstead Park boasts 12 versatile Mansion meeting rooms. As an alternative, our Atrium seats up to 350 for larger conferences, with complete flexibility to use the adjoining Mansion for breakout rooms and workshops.
Wherstead Park offers a range of comprehensive, fully inclusive conference packages from half day to full day or our infamous ‘Big Breakfast’ package. Whatever your requirement, we have a solution that will help you budget for your next event.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
300 spaces
Within 5 metres
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40 round tables, 10 rectangle tables
400 chairs
Yes - Manned
Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Wherstead Park is a conference and meeting venue as well as a modern wedding venue in Ipswich, Suffolk. We’ve built a reputation for delivering events with precision, professionalism and event support at every stage, with our cutting-edge AV technology provided as standard.
Our Atrium seats up to 350 for larger conferences, with complete flexibility to use the adjoining Mansion for breakout rooms and workshops.
We are home to one of Suffolk and East Anglia’s most versatile party venues; our glass-roofed Atrium with a year-round temperate climate, has space for up to 320 for a formal dinner or 500 for an informal affair.
Capacity
As meeting room:
200
For dining:
320
As theatre:
300
For dancing:
320
For a reception:
320
14m x 27m
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Our lovingly restored Grade II Listed Georgian Mansion provides a dramatic and sumptuous space for an informal reception up to 150 or a meal for up to 60.
The Vernon is the first room you reach upon entering the mansion, and is a great space for that informal pre-meeting chat, Danish pastry and cup of coffee. Adjoining the Harland, these two beautifully decorated Mansion rooms can easily accommodate a complete meeting package for up to 65 people.
Capacity
As meeting room:
18
For dining:
30
As theatre:
50
For dancing:
100
For a reception:
65
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Our lovingly restored Grade II Listed Georgian Mansion provides a dramatic and sumptuous space for an informal reception up to 150 or a meal for up to 60.
For smaller conferences up to 65, the Harland is the perfect choice. For presentations, we provide 55″ LED screens, creating a professional space for you to host your meeting. With AV thoroughly checked before each event, you’re in a safe pair of hands at Wherstead Park.
Capacity
As meeting room:
24
For dining:
50
As theatre:
64
For dancing:
120
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Seats up to 16 in a circular pattern and features a balcony overlooking the gardens and grounds. Perfect for board meetings with a touch of class.
Capacity
As meeting room:
16
For dining:
16
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A light meeting room with stunning views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. This suite boasts burnished red upholstered chairs with a custom-made meeting table for a comfortable, yet luxurious environment. The Shotley is a fantastic self-contained space accommodating up to 16 people in a boardroom layout. The adjacent Shotley Syndicate allows you privacy for up to 4 people if required, or as an optional refreshment area.
Capacity
As meeting room:
12
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The Orwell is a beautiful, light and airy meeting room on the second floor of the Mansion with views of its namesake. This room can typically seat 8 delegates board room style or up to 40 in a theatre style layout for a smaller conference or break-out session. The adjoining Orwell Syndicate can host a meeting of up to 6 Board Room style.
Capacity
As meeting room:
8
For dining:
24
As theatre:
40
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The Samford Suite forms the Mansion’s mezzanine level and is accessible by stairs, comprising the Samford Room, Samford Syndicate and adjoining room. The Samford is a meeting room for up to 12 people, with dedicated AV for presentations, whilst the Samford Syndicate serves as a more intimate meeting space or waiting room, with space for up to 6 board room style.
Capacity
As meeting room:
24
As theatre:
24
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The George Canning is named after a visitor to Wherstead Park who served as Prime Minister. The meeting room is fittingly statesmanlike, and seating up to 14 board room style.
Capacity
As meeting room:
14
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