An event space in a hotel with a large white marquee tent and groups seated on hay bales on the lawn at The Oaksmere
An event space in a hotel with white draped ceilings, floral centerpieces, and banquet tables at The Oaksmere.
An event space with a large white marquee tent and open grassy grounds surrounded by trees at The Oaksmere.
A large white marquee with peaked roofs and clear window panels set on green lawns at The Oaksmere.

The Marquee & Grounds at The Oaksmere

Garden at a Country House
·
Private space
Rectory Road, Eye, IP23 8AH –
Brome and Oakley
Up to 240
seats
Up to 240
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Enjoy your drinks reception on our croquet lawn, or inside the marquee where our bar will be open throughout.

With many entertainment options to consider whilst your guests enjoy drinks and canapes, from giant garden games and fairground rides to acoustic singers or a magician – see our hand-picked suppliers list for our selection of the best entertainment.

Your wedding breakfast will be served inside the marquee, boasting natural light, private entrance, fully equipped stage, and private bar, you and your guests will feel worlds away in your own private oasis. Our dedicated banqueting team offer first class service throughout.

Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

£3500 hire fee
Host your wedding in our marquee oasis — Suffolk views and a three‑course wedding breakfast crafted from kitchen‑garden produce.
Three-Course Wedding Breakfast – The Marquee & Grounds
£70 per person
• Three-course wedding breakfast
• Choose 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 desserts
• Vegetarian and vegan options available

STARTERS
1. Norfolk ham hock terrine
2. Beef carpaccio
3. Chicken liver parfait
4. Gin cured smoked salmon
5. Prawn and crayfish cocktail
6. Heritage tomatoes with artichokes (V, GF)
7. Avocado, mozzarella and aubergine stack (V)

MAINS
1. Braised beef shin
2. Roasted chicken breast
3. Blythburgh pork loin
4. Smoked haddock fishcake
5. Pan-fried hake
6. Lentil and spinach fritters (V, GF)
7. Beetroot and squash wellington (VG)

DESSERTS
1. Double chocolate brownie
2. Lemon tart
3. Summer garden Eton mess
4. Cherry and almond Bakewell
5. Summer berries
6. Chocolate mousse

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 240
Dining
up to 240
Theatre
up to 240

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free parking is available on-site
Bridal Changing Facilities
Private Bar
Wedding Coordinator
Banqueting Manager
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

If you want to make your special day more memorable, we also have the option of using real dried petals as confetti.

About The Oaksmere

The Oaksmere is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Events Team
Member of Tagvenue since June 2021
5h Response time
70% Response rate

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