Corporate event and conference venue in Suffolk

Meetings, conferences, awards dinners and team away days in a historic mill near Hadleigh. Around 25 minutes from Ipswich and 30 from Colchester, with free parking for every delegate and rooms on site.

  • Up to 180 guests
  • 18 acres of grounds
  • Free delegate parking
  • On-site accommodation

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Package
Delegates 30
Estimated total
£555
£18.50 per person + VAT
£666.00 inc. VAT
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AV equipment is priced on request. Your final quote is confirmed by our events team.

Day delegate rates near Ipswich and Colchester

Simple per-person pricing for meetings, training and conferences. Private room hire is included, so there is no separate room charge to work out.

Half day, 8am to 12pm
£18.50 + VAT per person

For morning meetings, training sessions, board meetings and workshops.

  • Private room hire with flexible layouts
  • Tea and coffee on arrival
  • Mid-morning tea, coffee and biscuits
  • High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
  • Free on-site parking for all delegates
  • TV and presentation equipment access
  • Optional pastries on arrival
Full day, 8am to 4pm
£35 + VAT per person

For conferences, all-day training, strategy sessions and team away days.

  • Everything in the half-day package
  • Freshly prepared buffet lunch
  • Breakout space in The Gallery Bar
  • Grounds available for team activities
  • Catering for dietary requirements

Bacon rolls on arrival, £3.50 + VAT per person

Veggie sausage bap available instead. Tell us about dietary requirements when you book.

Additional equipment, priced on request

Projector and screen, flat screen TV, PA system and flip chart.

Room layouts and delegate capacity

The Maltings Room can be set for a 24-seat board meeting or a 180-guest networking reception. Choose a layout to see how it sits.

Theatre layout
Theatre, up to 120 delegates

Rows facing the front. Best for conferences, briefings and product launches.

Corporate events we host in Suffolk

  • Conferences and seminars
  • Business meetings
  • Training sessions
  • Networking events
  • Product launches
  • Team building days
  • Awards ceremonies
  • Gala dinners
  • Client entertainment
  • Staff appreciation events
  • Company anniversaries
  • Summer parties
  • Corporate Christmas parties
  • Charity fundraisers

From a small executive meeting to a large event for 180 guests, the venue is set up around your agenda. Planning a festive night for the team? See private Christmas party hire or join one of our shared Christmas party nights.

Flexible event spaces with character

A refreshing alternative to a hotel conference suite. Oak beams and exposed brick, with the practical things a business event needs.

The Maltings Room

Up to 180 guests

Our main event space, for conferences, presentations, awards dinners and company celebrations. Room to present, dine and entertain in one place.

  • Original oak beams
  • Exposed brickwork
  • Fully licensed oak bar
  • Flexible seating
  • Presentation area

The Gallery Bar

Breakouts and networking

A relaxed space for arrival coffee, breakout sessions, informal meetings and networking drinks, and a quieter spot away from the main room through the day.

  • Arrival refreshments
  • Breakout sessions
  • Networking drinks
  • Informal meetings

The grounds

18 acres of Suffolk countryside

Take the agenda outside. Open countryside gives teams space to think, talk and work together.

  • Team building activities
  • Outdoor networking
  • Summer events and BBQs
  • Product demonstrations
  • Company photography

Conference facilities and corporate catering

Facilities

  • Projectors and screens
  • PA systems
  • Wireless microphones
  • Presentation areas
  • High-speed internet
  • Refreshment stations
  • Breakout spaces
  • Free on-site parking
  • Disabled access
  • Licensed bar

Layouts for theatre presentations, boardroom meetings, cabaret, workshops and training.

Dining and hospitality

  • Breakfast meetings
  • Working lunches
  • Afternoon refreshments
  • Buffet menus
  • BBQ events
  • Two or three course dinners
  • Awards banquets
  • Drinks receptions

Menus are tailored to dietary requirements and your company's preferences.

Awards evenings, gala dinners and full event production

Celebrate your team

Employee recognition and sales awards, industry awards, charity galas, black tie dinners and company milestones, with staging and entertainment that make the night feel like an occasion.

  • Employee recognition awards
  • Sales awards
  • Industry awards
  • Charity gala dinners
  • Black tie events
  • Milestone celebrations

One team for venue, stage and sound

Our sister company, RCT Entertainment & Events, provides production in house, so there is one contact and one invoice for the whole event.

  • Event hosts and MCs
  • Award-winning DJs
  • Live bands and musicians
  • Staging and production
  • Sound and lighting
  • LED dance floors
  • Photo booths and magic mirrors
  • 360 video booths
  • Venue styling and branding
  • Team building entertainment

A central venue for Suffolk and Essex businesses

Kersey Mill sits in the Suffolk countryside just outside Hadleigh, with easy access from the A12 corridor for teams in Ipswich, Colchester, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds. No city traffic, no parking charges.

The Venue at Kersey Mill
Kersey, Ipswich
Suffolk IP7 6DP
  • Hadleigh5 min
  • Lavenham15 min
  • Sudbury20 min
  • Ipswich25 min
  • Stowmarket25 min
  • Colchester30 min
  • Bury St Edmunds35 min
  • London1 hr 45

Drive times are approximate.

Multi-day conferences with rooms on site

Guest rooms in The Stables mean delegates travelling from further afield can stay over, start fresh the next morning and skip the hotel transfer.

Questions event organisers ask

How much is a day delegate rate?

A half day, 8am to 12pm, is £18.50 + VAT per person. A full day, 8am to 4pm, is £35 + VAT per person and includes a buffet lunch. Both include private room hire, refreshments, Wi-Fi, free parking and TV and presentation equipment access.

How many delegates can you take?

Up to 120 theatre style, 80 cabaret, 60 classroom, 30 U-shape or hollow square, 24 boardroom, 120 for a banquet and 180 for a standing reception or networking event.

How far are you from Ipswich and Colchester?

About 25 minutes from Ipswich and 30 minutes from Colchester, five minutes from Hadleigh, with easy access from the A12. The postcode is IP7 6DP.

Is parking free?

Yes. On-site parking is free for every delegate and guest.

Can delegates stay overnight?

Yes. The Stables has guest rooms at the venue, which works well for multi-day conferences and teams travelling in.

Can you provide AV, staging and entertainment?

Projector and screen, flat screen TV, PA system and flip charts are available on request. Through RCT Entertainment & Events we also supply staging, sound and lighting, hosts, DJs, live music and branding.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes. Let us know your delegates' requirements when you book and we will plan the menu around them.

Check your date and book a site visit

Tell us the date, delegate numbers and the kind of event. Our events team will confirm availability and send a tailored quote.

  1. Send your enquiryDate, numbers and what the day needs to achieve.
  2. We confirm availabilityWith a quote and suggested room layout.
  3. Visit the venueWalk the rooms and talk through the agenda with us.

Include your company name, preferred date and delegate numbers in your message so we can quote quickly.

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