Business functions/courses

Leiston Abbey is available for hire to businesses, schools and groups throughout the year. Wireless Internet connection is available. Accomodation and catering for up to 60 people is available at competitive rates. We offer a unique venue for:

1. Broadcasting companies
2. Gourmet and regional wine tasting groups
3. Charities, national / international
4. Companies / councils local and national
5. Schools / colleges to use as a base for field trips
6. Outdoor activity clubs
7. Theatre groups, music and arts groups
8. Professional and photographic groups
9. Local shows

Facilities

1. Guesten Hall 'Split level medieval style hall'
2. Medieval Barn 'Ancient 160-person capacity thatched barn'
3. 5 Sound-proofed studios

Summary

For business events and fuctions, special events such as weddings, parties or indeed any type of celebration, Leiston Abbey offers a unique venue. We provide first-class food, attentive service and traditional accommodation. Flip-charts and accessories, DVD/Video players and other equipment is available to hire to groups.

Our beautiful historical abbey, surrounded by medieval buildings, is set within the idyllic Suffolk countryside on the Heritage Coastal area, just a 35-minute drive to the market town of Ipswich, with Aldeburgh, Southwold and Saxmundham all within a few miles. Saxmundham station operates a regular train service to and from London's Liverpool Street Station.