West Suffolk parks, outdoor spaces and venues

We've a host of unique venues in stunning locations, with competitive prices and helpful staff, why not contact us to find out more.

If you are looking to visit one of our parks and want to know what's on, visit our What's on West Suffolk website where you will find a calendar of events.

Parks and outdoor spaces available to hire:

• Abbey Gardens
• Brandon Country Park
• East Town Park
• George Lambton Play Fields
• Hardwick Heath
• Haverhill Recreation Ground
• Nowton Park
• West Stow Country Park

We have other, smaller, open spaces that are available for hire, please contact the Parks department for more information.

Please note that the we do not permit circuses with performing animal acts to operate on our land.

Venues available to hire

• Brandon Country Park Engine House
• East Town Park Countryside Centre
• The Apex - Venue hire 
• The Athenaeum
• Alternative indoor spaces

Making a booking

If you would like to organise an event at one of the above open spaces or venues, or if you have a different location in mind please follow the link below to apply:

• Application to hire West Suffolk council owned park or open space
• Terms and conditions - West Suffolk park hire
• Parks and open spaces fees and charges

Please note West Suffolk Council requires all applications to be received a minimum of 10 weeks prior to the event.

If you are not yet ready to make an application but wish to find out if a specific date is available or have initial questions, please contact the Parks Department - our contact details are on the right hand side of this page.

Filming

Contact Screen Suffolk to discuss charges for hiring facilities used for commercial filming.