A Suffolk Hotel, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, has been crowned the best wedding venue in the East of England.

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, based in Newmarket, won the title at The Wedding Industry Awards 2018.

The four star luxury hotel has now been shortlisted for the national finals which will be announced in January 2018.

The awards recognise and reward excellence in the wedding sector, and aim to help individuals find the best suppliers.

Noel Byrne, chief executive of Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, said: “We are thrilled to have won the regional prize for the Best Town or City Venue in The Wedding Industry Awards 2018 - the awards are highly valued, and showcase the quality of our venue to both current and prospective clients.

“At Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa we pride ourselves on offering the highest levels of service, our dedicated team has a real passion for weddings and our Wedding Coordinator is always on hand to guide every couple every step of the way.

“We understand that no two weddings are the same and we always offer a completely bespoke and flexible service – whether it is an intimate gathering of 10, or a more extravagant affair with up to 150 guests, creating each couple’s vision is always top priority.”