Great White Horse Hotel
Great White Horse Hotel has 3 meeting/event spaces for 30–200 delegates (theatre), largest: Pickwick Suite (200).
- Up to 300 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
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3 photosCapacity overview
3 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Suite | 200 | — | 40 | 80 | 50 | — | — | 120 |
| Dickens Room | 60 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — | 60 |
| Private Dining Room | 30 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | 40 |
At a glance
The Great White Horse Hotel is a distinguished historic coaching inn located in the heart of Ipswich, Suffolk. This characterful venue combines traditional charm with modern amenities, offering a range of elegant function rooms suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings, and special events. The hotel features beautifully appointed bedrooms, restaurants, and bars, all set within a building steeped in history. With its central location on Tavern Street, the venue provides easy access to Ipswich's shopping district, cultural attractions, and transport links. The hotel's experienced events team ensures professional service for corporate functions and private celebrations, while the traditional coaching inn atmosphere creates a memorable setting for any occasion.
Best suited for
- Wedding Receptions
- Corporate Events
- Business Meetings
- Conferences
- Private Dining
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Pricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- AV equipment
- Air conditioning
- Accessible
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24-hour reception
- Event planning
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access to main areas
Location & getting there
Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AA, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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Great White Horse Hotel is a verified historic hotel in Ipswich, hosting up to 300 guests. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- Bedrooms✓ Verified
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 5 images
Latest venue imagery reviewed and published.
Frequently asked
How many meeting rooms does Great White Horse Hotel have?
Great White Horse Hotel has 3 meeting and event spaces in Ipswich, seating up to 200 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of Great White Horse Hotel's largest event space?
The largest event space at Great White Horse Hotel is Pickwick Suite, with a maximum capacity of 200 guests.
What conference facilities does Great White Horse Hotel offer?
Great White Horse Hotel offers Free WiFi, AV equipment, Air conditioning, Accessible, Projector, Screen, PA System across its 3 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 300 guests for dining events, 200 for conferences with full AV setup
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, sound system, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Is catering available?
Full in-house catering with traditional British and contemporary cuisine options
Is there parking available?
Limited on-site parking available, public car parks nearby in Ipswich town centre
About Great White Horse Hotel
The Great White Horse Hotel is a distinguished historic coaching inn located in the heart of Ipswich, Suffolk. This characterful venue combines traditional charm with modern amenities, offering a range of elegant function rooms suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings, and special events. The hotel features beautifully appointed bedrooms, restaurants, and bars, all set within a building steeped in history. With its central location on Tavern Street, the venue provides easy access to Ipswich's shopping district, cultural attractions, and transport links. The hotel's experienced events team ensures professional service for corporate functions and private celebrations, while the traditional coaching inn atmosphere creates a memorable setting for any occasion.
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