Prospectus

We are celebrating 350 years with a range of events and souvenirs.

Venue & Facilities Hire

As part of its 400-year-old commitment to the community, Woodbridge School is always delighted to welcome private groups, companies and charities to use the wide variety of facilities. The historic setting, lovely gardens and easy parking are an ideal combination for many different events.

For information, costs and bookings please contact us
Telephone: 01394 615060
Email: functions@woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk

Events and Occasions

The Abbey

The Abbey

With the tower of St Mary’s Church providing the perfect backdrop for photographs and the walled terrace being the ideal place to greet guests, The Abbey and its stunning grounds is truly an exceptional and adaptable venue for a whole host of functions.
The Abbey Hall
The Abbey Hall

A hall suitable for a wedding reception, dinner, concert or disco; this adaptable venue can cater for up to 180 people or seat up to 200. With an inbuilt stage and an area for bar facilities this facility has everything needed for your special event.
The Ambrose Room
The Ambrose Room

Located in the main Abbey building this atmospheric panelled building is ideal for a smaller, intimate gathering, perhaps a musical soiree, dinner party for 30 or buffet for 50.
Senior School
Senior School

Whether outside in the fifty acres of spectacular grounds or inside one of the many venues that Woodbridge School has available to hire, your event will be tailored to meet your exact requirements.
School Hall
School Hall

A traditional yet striking hall that lends itself to private dinners, presentation evenings and formal occasions. It can comfortably seat 100 people at a recital or 80 at a catered function. As this facility is adjacent to the Tuckwell Room (dining hall) it lends itself beautifully as an “added extra” for wedding receptions.
The Dome
The Dome

A modern, spacious sports hall that has been used over the years with outstanding success for gala balls and larger functions, comfortably catering for up to 500.

As a conference facility, the Dome will hold up to 1500 people.

Seckford Theatre
Seckford Theatre

The theatre forms the hub of an array of facilities which provide a reception area, dressing rooms, technical gallery, stage dock and the theatre itself. With the versatile stage, excellent backstage facilities and state of the art lighting and sound equipment, the Seckford Theatre is a fantastic venue for any theatrical or musical event.
Tuckwell Room
Tuckwell Room

The School’s newly refurbished dining hall and a very popular venue for weddings particularly when used in conjunction with the School Hall. Hired on its own it can cater for up to 180 people seated or for 300 guests in a more relaxed buffet style.

Science Lecture Theatre
Science Lecture Theatre

With tiered seating for 100 people, this well equipped resource is the perfect place to hold a seminar, lecture or meeting. It is fully equipped with a 3m square screen, ceiling video projector and full stereo and public address speaker system.

Queen’s House
Queen’s House

Set on the edge of the Senior School site, this elegant building has room to host events such as lectures, concerts or exercise classes.

Sports Facilities

The Dome
The Dome

A purpose built sports hall with a floor marked for the following sports:
  • 5-a-side Football
  • Badminton courts
  • 2 Basketball courts
  • 2 Netball courts
  • 2 Indoor Cricket nets
  • Indoor Hockey
All Weather Pitch
All Weather Pitch

This astro surface is available to hire for hockey during the winter months and tennis during the summer ones. With access to floodlighting too, this is a superb outdoor facility.

Other Outside Facilities
Other Outside Facilities

Woodbridge School has various other facilities and these are listed below. For further details on hiring please contact the Functions Officer.
  • Rugby Field
  • Swimming Pool (outdoor)
  • Cricket Pitches
  • Tennis Courts (outdoor)
  • Netball Courts (outdoor)
  • Cricket Nets
  • Cricket Pavilion
  • Athletic Facilities

Residential Lets

Residential Lets
Residential Lets

School House and Tallents House are Woodbridge School’s two main boarding houses. During school holidays these facilities are available for hire, coupled with other facilities if needed.