A private historic mill near Hadleigh and Ipswich for Lodges, Chapters and Provinces. Installation dinners, Ladies’ Nights and Festive Boards for 30 to 180 brethren and guests, with dinner, bars and rooms all on one site.
The Venue at Kersey Mill gives Lodges, Chapters, Provinces and Orders a private, characterful home for meetings, Festive Boards, installation dinners, Ladies’ Nights and charity events.
We understand the place of tradition, ceremony and fellowship in Freemasonry. After the meeting, the Festive Board is where friendships are strengthened and achievements are toasted, so we give it the room, the service and the atmosphere it deserves.
Set in 18 acres of Suffolk countryside between Hadleigh and Kersey, the mill offers elegant dining, private function rooms and space for pre-dinner drinks, all with exclusive use of the venue for your evening.
See prices and packagesFrom an intimate gathering of 30 to a Provincial event for 180, our team tailors the evening to your Lodge’s customs and running order.
Formal dining after your meeting, with toasts, fire and responses given the space they need.
Mark the new Master’s year with a three-course dinner in the oak-beamed Maltings Room.
Drinks reception, dinner and dancing, with a DJ and rooms on site so no one has to drive home.
Capacity, parking and audio-visual facilities for larger gatherings from across the Province.
Dinners with auctions and raffles, set up so your Lodge can raise as much as possible.
Centenaries and milestone years celebrated in a setting with real history of its own.
A traditional supper for your brethren and their guests, served the way you want it.
Festive dinners for your Lodge, with an extended licence available until 1am.
Use of the grounds for outdoor receptions, plus presentation set-ups for daytime events.
Clear prices, so your Treasurer and Almoner know where they stand before you visit.
Full, exclusive use of the venue from 6pm to midnight.
Three-course dinner from £70 per person, prepared by our professional catering partners.
Planning a meeting on another day of the week? Ask us and we’ll talk through what’s possible for your Lodge.
Original oak beams, exposed brickwork and a fully licensed oak bar make the Maltings Room a fitting place for formal Masonic dining.
Seating is flexible, so we can lay out a top table, sprigs or rounds to suit your Lodge’s tradition. Pre-dinner drinks can be served in The Gallery, which stays open as a quieter space through the evening.
Up to 180 guests, with 120 seated for dinner.
Ample parking right at the venue, with no charge for brethren or guests.
Bars staffed for the evening, with an extended licence to 1am available.
Exclusive use of the venue, so your event stays private.
Available for presentations, speeches and Provincial business.
Accessible for older brethren and guests with mobility needs.
Overnight stays at The Stables, a short walk from the dining room.
Space for photographs and summer outdoor receptions.
Close to Ipswich, Colchester and the A12.
For brethren and guests travelling from further afield, our on-site accommodation at The Stables makes an overnight stay simple. Choose from double rooms and family suites, enjoy the evening fully, and wake up in the Suffolk countryside.
View the roomsFreemasonry has a long commitment to charitable giving, and we’re proud to support local organisations too. We can help your Lodge host fundraising dinners, auctions and raffles throughout the year, from setting the room to timing the evening.
See charity eventsKersey Mill sits just outside Hadleigh, a short drive from Ipswich, Sudbury, Lavenham, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Colchester.
Lodges from across the Province of Suffolk and neighbouring Essex choose Kersey Mill when their usual Masonic hall can’t seat everyone, or when an installation, Ladies’ Night or anniversary calls for something more memorable. With the A12 close by, brethren travelling from Ipswich, Colchester and beyond can arrive easily and park for free.
If you’re searching for a Masonic dining venue near Ipswich, a Ladies’ Night venue in Suffolk or a Festive Board venue near Colchester, we’d be glad to show you round.
How to find usThe Venue at Kersey Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6DP
Tell us your Lodge, the occasion, a rough date and numbers.
We’ll come back by phone or email with dates and any questions.
Bring your Secretary or Director of Ceremonies to walk through the evening with us.
Venue hire is £995 on a Friday or Saturday for full use of the venue from 6pm to midnight. A three-course dinner starts from £70 per person, and an extended licence until 1am is £120.
Up to 180 guests in total, with up to 120 seated for a formal dinner. We regularly host smaller gatherings of around 30.
Yes. We can lay out the room to suit your Lodge, allow time for toasts and responses, and serve two or three courses, a carvery or a buffet. Custom menus are welcome.
Yes. We have on-site accommodation at The Stables, including double rooms and family suites.
There is ample free parking on site, and the venue has disabled access.
Yes. We regularly help Lodges host fundraising dinners, auctions and raffles, and we’re happy to plan the evening around them.
Kersey Mill is at Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6DP, about five minutes from Hadleigh and close to Ipswich, Colchester and the A12.
Whether it’s a traditional Festive Board, an installation dinner, a Ladies’ Night or a special anniversary, our events team will help you plan an evening your brethren remember.
Send the form and we’ll reply with availability, or call us to arrange a viewing.
Friday and Saturday evenings are the first to go. A quick call is the fastest way to hold your Lodge’s date.