Great White Horse Hotel
- Up to 300 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
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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
Capacity overview
| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Suite | 200 | — | 40 | 80 | 50 | — | — |
| Dickens Room | 60 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 30 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — |
Pricing & packages
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Day delegate packages and room hire rates available on request. Wedding packages from £50 per person. Corporate rates negotiable for multi-day events.
Request exact pricing →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, with day delegate rates from £160. Its genome scores highest 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 Genome™
- 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
Venue IQ™
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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.
- Oct 2025Live day delegate rates from £160
Structured pricing verified for instant budget matching.
Frequently asked
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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