Your wedding reception at Kersey Mill
An exclusive-use reception venue in a historic Suffolk mill near Hadleigh and Ipswich. Three reception rooms, riverside gardens and a team who look after every detail, with no minimum guest numbers.
Original mill features, finished for modern celebrations
The Venue at Kersey Mill is a wedding reception venue unlike any other in Suffolk: original character from the old mill, with a fresh, updated finish inside.
Your guests arrive onto a large outdoor patio, framed by bay trees, jasmine and roses. The entrance sits beneath an ornate canopy strung with lights that twinkle as the evening draws in, a cool and beautiful place to relax between the wedding breakfast and the first dance.
Whether you want a rustic vintage wedding or a traditional country affair, we work closely with you and your chosen suppliers so the day feels exactly like yours.
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Three reception rooms, one exclusive-use venue
Move your guests through the day, from welcome drinks to the wedding breakfast to dancing late into the night, without ever leaving the mill.
The Maltings Room
Our main reception room for your wedding breakfast, speeches and evening celebrations.
See The Maltings Room
The Kiln Room
Full of original mill character, and one of the most distinctive spaces at the venue.
See The Kiln Room
The Gallery Bar
For welcome drinks and reception drinks, and a quieter spot for guests to catch up throughout the day and evening.
See The Gallery BarA walk around the grounds, camera in hand
Riverside, mill and garden backdrops, all a few steps from your reception. Our favourite places for wedding photos in Suffolk, in the order your photographer might take you.
The Patio
Under the bay trees and roses, perfect for seated portraits of the two of you.
The Deck
A few steps add height, so everyone fits in the group photos.
The Lawn
Room enough for the big one: the whole wedding party in a single frame.
The Bridge
The mill behind you, the river and its natural ferns and flowers below.
The Topiary Garden
The garden and its walkway give soft, shaded, atmospheric shots.
The Mill
A setting made for black and white or sepia photographs.
The Kiln
A one-of-a-kind backdrop for portraits of the newlyweds.
Want to see it moving? Watch our guided tour video or browse the wedding gallery.
Marrying at St Mary’s Church in Kersey? Your reception is just moments away.
Kersey Mill is licensed for wedding ceremonies, so you can say “I do” and celebrate in one place. If your heart is set on a church wedding, the beautiful St Mary’s Church is close by, and The Venue works perfectly as a standalone reception venue.
Many couples marrying in Hadleigh, Lavenham and the surrounding villages choose us for their wedding reception for exactly this reason.
A Suffolk wedding reception venue within easy reach
Set in the rolling countryside of the Brett Valley, just outside Hadleigh.
Couples come to Kersey Mill from across Suffolk and north Essex: from Ipswich, Sudbury, Lavenham, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Colchester. It feels a world away, yet your guests are never far from home, and those who want to stay can book a room at The Stables, right here on site.
Planning something small? We offer weddings with no minimum guest numbers, as well as intimate weddings, all-inclusive packages and winter weddings.
How to find us- Hadleigh5 min
- Lavenham15 min
- Sudbury20 min
- Ipswich25 min
- Stowmarket25 min
- Colchester30 min
- Bury St Edmunds35 min
- London1 hr 45
Approximate drive times. Kersey Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6DP.
Get the Kersey Mill wedding brochure
Everything you need to picture your reception here, sent straight to your inbox.
- Wedding packages and pricing
- Our three reception rooms, in detail
- Ceremony options on site and nearby
- Accommodation at The Stables
Rather talk it through? Call 01473 938884 and we’ll check your date while you’re on the phone.
Reception questions, answered
Anything else, give us a call. We’re happy to talk it through.
Can we have our reception at Kersey Mill if we marry in a church?
Yes. Many couples marry at St Mary’s Church in Kersey or another local church, then join us for the reception. We’re close by, so the journey is short and easy for guests.
Can we have our ceremony and reception in the same place?
Yes. The Venue at Kersey Mill is licensed for wedding ceremonies, so you can hold your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception all at the mill.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
No. We offer no minimum guest weddings, so your reception can be small and intimate or a big celebration.
Is the venue exclusive use?
Yes. Your wedding reception has the venue to itself, so the rooms, gardens and photo spots are yours for the day.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes. The Stables has guest rooms on site, ideal for the two of you and for family and friends travelling from further afield.
Where is Kersey Mill?
We’re at Kersey Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6DP, about five minutes from Hadleigh and around 25 minutes from Ipswich, Sudbury and Stowmarket.
How do we book a viewing?
Call 01473 938884 or request the brochure above and we’ll be in touch to arrange a time for you to look round.
Your date could still be free
Popular Saturdays go first. Come and see the mill, walk the grounds and picture your reception for yourself.