Groups Visits & Venue Hire

We welcome Group Visits to The Suffolk Punch Trust from Coach parties, School groups and Community based organisations.


Coach and car parking at The Suffolk Punch Trust is free of charge, and there is free admission for coach drivers and tour guides.

Coach Parties & Groups


Prices

We have 5 options for your group visit:


Self-guided

£12.50 adult / £10.00 senior / £7.50 child


Private guided tour

£15 adult / £12 senior / £9 child


Private guided tour & tractor-trailer ride

£17.50 adult / £14.50 senior / £11.50 child


Private guided tour & horse demo

£20.00 adult / £17.50 senior / £14.00 child


Private guided tour & tractor-trailer ride & horse demo

£22.50 adult / £20 senior / £16.50 child

To discuss your requirements, please call 01394 411327 or email info@suffolkpunchtrust.org

Good To Know

Please read before contacting us:


Free Parking

Coach and car parking is free of charge. Coach drivers and tour guides have free admission.


Private Function Room

A private room is available for all group bookings for 15 people or over. If we are open to the public, then groups who have pre-booked from our special group menu will be served in a private function room.


Special Menu

We are unable to cater for groups of 15 or more without prior arrangement - the menu is below. Your menu choice will apply to the whole group. Orders must be placed at least one week in advance for a minimum of 15 people. Prices on the menu are per person.


Allergens

Allergens may be present in our food. Please contact us for further details regarding allergies and special diets. Due to the nature of our premises, we cannot guarantee that any food or drink is allergen free.


Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available by arrangement. Please contact us before your visit.


Booking Form

Groups of 15 people or more will need to complete a Group Booking Form (below) and a 20% deposit is required to secure your booking.

Special Menu for Group Bookings


Group Booking Menu

Please fill in the form below or download the booking form here.

If you wish to discuss your requirements, please call 01394 411327 or email info@suffolkpunchtrust.org

Group Booking Form

Please note we cannot accept bookings on Tuesdays. All booking forms must be received at least 30 days in advance of your visit.

All group catering must be booked at least one month in advance of your visit. Please call us on 01394 411327 to discuss options as our café will be unable to serve groups on an ad hoc basis.

All bookings require a non-refundable 20% deposit - please base this on your expected number of visitors. We only retain provisional bookings for 30 days so your form and deposit must be received within this time to secure your booking.


Please fill in this form first and we will call you to collect deposit.

1. The Suffolk Punch Trust (SPT) is a working stud farm. Please ensure that you have suitable clothing and footwear for countryside

conditions. Please note that the ground is uneven in places, but that we do our best to accommodate wheelchairs with helpers if

you advise us of special requirements in advance. We offer golf buggy rides around the farm to people with restricted mobility. A

copy of the SPT Health & Safety Policy is available on request. The Group indemnifies the SPT against any claim which may be

brought against the SPT arising from or related to the Group’s visit to the site. This indemnity applies only to the extent that the

events giving rise to the claim are wholly or partly the result of an action or omission by a member of the Group or someone

accompanying the Group at the Group’s request.

2. The Suffolk Punch Trust will make every effort to ensure the safety of all guests, however organisers must ultimately accept

responsibility for the welfare and behaviour of all guests within the group. Children must not be left unattended at any time.

3. Deposits made at the time of booking are non-refundable and will not be returned in the event of the organiser cancelling the

booking. In the unlikely event of the booking being cancelled by The Suffolk Punch Trust, we will make every effort to rearrange

the visit to a mutually agreeable date in the future, although should this not be possible the deposit amount will be refunded in

full.

4. Any outstanding payment must be made on arrival, by means of cash, cheque or debit/credit card. Failure to provide valid

payment may result in refusal of entry to the site and the cancellation of your booking.

5. Fire and safety regulations must be always adhered to. Risk assessments are in place to ensure the safety of activities provided

by The Suffolk Punch Trust. Emergency evacuations procedures are in place and a copy can be made available upon request.

6. Should you have any special requests, we will do our best to work with you to fulfil these where possible. Such requests should

be discussed with a member of staff prior to booking your visit.

7. The SPT Management Team reserve the right to request any person/persons on site to leave due to, but not limited to,

unacceptable/inappropriate behaviour, damage to property or illegal activity. We are a no smoking site.

8. The Suffolk Punch Trust operates a zero-tolerance policy of abusive/disrespectful behaviour towards its staff and volunteers.

Any person acting is this way will be removed from the site. All decisions of The Suffolk Punch Trust Management are final, and

no correspondence will be entered into under any circumstances.

9. Please note that although we will do our best to honour all aspects of your booking, on occasion we are unable to use specific

horses in our demonstrations e.g. adverse weather conditions, illness etc. We will always try and notify you as soon as possible of

any such changes to your itinerary and make alternative arrangements.

10. The Suffolk Punch Trust truly respects the privacy of its users and is fully committed to protecting personal

information. Information and records relating to service users will be stored securely and will only be accessible to authorised

staff and volunteers. Whenever we process data, we will ensure that we always maintain your Personal Data rights and take

account of your rights.

School Visits


The Suffolk Punch Trust is an ideal place for school groups to enjoy a stimulating and educational day out.


We actively encourage visits from all school -both local and further afield, including London’s inner-city schools through the Countryside Trust charity.

What's included:

  • All visits start in the designated Group Room with an interactive introduction to The Suffolk Punch Trust and our charitable aims.
  • We then take the pupils on a private guided tour of the stables and of the Stud Farm site, followed by a Tractor Trailer ride.
  • Pupils will be given an educational booklet to complete as they explore the 120-acre site.


Food:

Pupils are welcome to bring packed lunches, which can be consumed in the Group Room or on the picnic benches outside.


Price:

£7.50 per child, supervising adults are free.

Reception and Primary (Year R-6) – 1 free adult per 6 paying pupils 

Secondary (Year 7-11) – 1 free adult per 8 paying pupils 

Extra adults are £12.50


Risk Assessment: Please ensure you have completed your own risk assessment and taken into consideration any specific needs of the learners in your group.


How to book:

Schools will need to complete a School Group Booking Form below or click here to download the form. A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking.


To discuss your requirements, please call 01394 411327 or email info@suffolkpunchtrust.org

School Booking Form

Please note we cannot accept bookings on Tuesdays. All booking forms must be received at least 30 days in advance of your visit.

All bookings require a non-refundable 20% deposit - please base this on your expected number of visitors. We only retain provisional bookings for 30 days so your form and deposit must be received within this time to secure your booking.


Please fill in this form first and we will call you to collect deposit.


1.The Suffolk Punch Trust (SPT) is a working stud farm. Please ensure that you have suitable clothing and footwear for countryside conditions. Please note that the site is uneven in places, but we shall do our best to accommodate wheelchairs with helpers if you advise us in advance. We offer golf buggy rides around the farm to people with restricted mobility. A copy of the SPT Health & Safety Policy is available on request. The Group indemnifies the SPT against any claim which may be brought against the SPT arising from or related to the Group’s visit to the site. This indemnity applies only to the extent that the events giving rise to the claim are wholly or partly the result of an action or omission by a member of the Group or someone accompanying the Group at the Group’s request.

2.The Suffolk Punch Trust will make every effort to ensure the safety of all guests, however organisers must ultimately accept responsibility for the welfare and behaviour of all guests within the group. Children must not be left unattended at any time.

3.Deposits made at the time of booking are non-refundable and will not be returned in the event of the organiser cancelling the booking. In the unlikely event of the booking being cancelled by The Suffolk Punch Trust, we will make every effort to rearrange it to an agreed suitable date in the future, although should this not be possible the deposit amount will be refunded in full.

4.Any outstanding payment must be made on arrival, by means of cash, cheque or debit/credit card. Failure to provide valid payment may result in refusal to the site and cancellation of your booking.

5.Fire and safety regulations must be adhered to at all times. Risk assessments are in place to ensure the safety of activities provided by The Suffolk Punch Trust. Emergency evacuations procedures are in place and a copy can be available upon request.

6.Should you have any special requests; we’ll do our best to work with you to fulfil these where possible. Special requests should be discussed with a member of staff prior to booking.

7.The Suffolk Punch Trust Management Team reserve the right to request any person/persons on site to leave due to, but not limited to, unacceptable/inappropriate behaviour, damage to property or illegal activity.

The Suffolk Punch Trust operates a zero-tolerance policy of abusive/disrespectful behaviour towards its staff and volunteers. Any person acting is this way will be removed from the site. All decisions of The Suffolk Punch Trust Management are final, and no correspondence will be entered into under any circumstances.

8.Please note that although we will do our best to honour all aspects of your booking, on occasion we are unable to run certain aspects for various reasons e.g. condition of tracks, illness of animals etc. We will always try and notify you as soon as possible of any such changes to your itinerary.

Birthday Parties


The perfect place for horse obsessed and tractor mad children. Even more perfect for adults as you can leave all the planning and tidying up to us!

What's included:

  • A private tour of the Stables and Pets Paddock.
  • Sole use of a Party Room or designated outdoor space in the summer.
  • Tractor Trailer ride
  • A bag of goat food for each child.
  • A small gift for each child.
  • Free admission for attending adults.
  • Catering can be provided from our wonderful on-site café.


Duration: 

A birthday package lasts around 2 hours, but you are welcome to stay longer to enjoy our facilities.


Food:

  • Chicken nuggets, chips and beans
  • or sausage, chips and beans
  • Jugs of squash
  • Homemade personalised cupcakes are an additional £18 for 12

Please let us know about any food allergies on the booking form (download below).


Price:

  • £15 per child without food, £21.50 per child with food
  • Homemade personalised cupcakes are £18 for 12


Good to know:

  • Accompanying adults have free entry at a ratio of 1 adult to 1 child. Additional adult tickets for the Stud Farm can be purchased for £17.50.
  • Minimum 10 children.
  • We can not accept bookings on Tuesdays or when we are closed.
  • A 20% deposit is required to secure your place.


How to book:

Fill in the form below and we will get back to you. Alternatively, download the form here and email it to info@suffolkpunchtrust.org


To discuss your requirements, please call 01394 411327 or email info@suffolkpunchtrust.org

Birthday Parties Booking Form

Please note we cannot accept bookings on Tuesdays. All booking forms must be received at least 30 days in advance of your visit.

All bookings require a non-refundable 20% deposit - please base this on your expected number of visitors. We only retain provisional bookings for 30 days so your form and deposit must be received within this time to secure your booking.


Please fill in this form first and we will call you to collect deposit.


1.The Suffolk Punch Trust (SPT) is a working stud farm. Please ensure that you have suitable clothing and footwear for countryside conditions. Please note that the site is uneven in places, but we shall do our best to accommodate wheelchairs with helpers if you advise us in advance. We offer golf buggy rides around the farm to people with restricted mobility. A copy of the SPT Health & Safety Policy is available on request. The Group indemnifies the SPT against any claim which may be brought against the SPT arising from or related to the Group’s visit to the site. This indemnity applies only to the extent that the events giving rise to the claim are wholly or partly the result of an action or omission by a member of the Group or someone accompanying the Group at the Group’s request. 

2.The Suffolk Punch Trust will make every effort to ensure the safety of all guests, however organisers must ultimately accept responsibility for the welfare and behaviour of all guests within the group. Children must not be left unattended at any time.  

3.Deposits made at the time of booking are non-refundable and will not be returned in the event of the organiser cancelling the booking. In the unlikely event of the booking being cancelled by The Suffolk Punch Trust, we will make every effort to rearrange it to an agreed suitable date in the future, although should this not be possible the deposit amount will be refunded in full.  

4.Any outstanding payment must be made on arrival, by means of cash, cheque or debit/credit card. Failure to provide valid payment may result in refusal to the site and cancellation of your booking. 

5.Fire and safety regulations must be adhered to at all times. Risk assessments are in place to ensure the safety of activities provided by The Suffolk Punch Trust. Emergency evacuations procedures are in place and a copy can be available upon request.  

6.Should you have any special requests; we’ll do our best to work with you to fulfil these where possible. Special requests should be discussed with a member of staff prior to booking.  

7.The Suffolk Punch Trust Management Team reserve the right to request any person/persons on site to leave due to, but not limited to, unacceptable/inappropriate behaviour, damage to property or illegal activity. 

 The Suffolk Punch Trust operates a zero-tolerance policy of abusive/disrespectful behaviour towards its staff and volunteers. Any person acting is this way will be removed from the site. All decisions of The Suffolk Punch Trust Management are final, and no correspondence will be entered into under any circumstances. 

8.Please note that although we will do our best to honour all aspects of your booking, on occasion we are unable to run certain aspects for various reasons e.g. condition of tracks, illness of animals etc. We will always try and notify you as soon as possible of any such changes to your itinerary.  

Venue Hire


Our large venue site offers excellent opportunities for a range of events. Whether you are hosting a small reception or a large conference, our hall and land hire offers everything you will need, including WiFi, on-site parking and internal toilets.


If you are interested in venue hire then please phone us on 01394 411327 or Email us on info@suffolkpunchtrust.org, or fill out the form below and we will get back to you.


Venue Hire Enquiry

Please note we cannot accept bookings on Tuesdays. All booking forms must be received at least 30 days in advance of your visit.

Rallies


We welcome rallies of all kinds onto our site, from Vintage Cars to Caravans and Motorhome Clubs.

If you are interested in using our beautiful site for your rally then please do get in touch.


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