FAQs
Is your venue easy to find?
Located just outside the city centre our venue is easy to find and we are happy to send additional directions to you to send you your guests. Alternatively just use our postcode CT1 1PW in any SatNav to find our location.
Is your venue licensed to carry out civil weddings?
Our venue is licensed to hold ceremonies for up to 40 guests in the Garden Room and 80 guests in our Jacobean room, this involves some family members standing, for everyone to be seated, your guest list should be 60 guests or fewer.
How many people can you accommodate at the venue?
For the reception, we can accommodate 40 guests for a seated wedding breakfast, or 60 guests for a less formal buffet style meal within the venue. For parties larger than this, additional marquee hire is required and we can cater for 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 150 to the evening reception.
How many car parking spaces are available?
There are 25 spaces available on site, as well as additional parking available, just a few minutes' walk away.
Do you allow confetti to be thrown at the venue?
We are happy for guests to use confetti, but politely request they use biodegradable options where possible.
Do you allow candles to be lit in the reception room?
We politely request no open flames at events to ensure the safety of all guests.
Do you have a noise limiter fitted, or can we turn the music all the way up?
We are licensed for both amplified music and live music until 11pm each day and we are happy to have the music at a high volume suitable for the local community.
Are there any bedrooms over the dance floor?
We do not have bedrooms on site, however we do have guest accommodation in the summer months, located a 10 minute walk from the venue. For more information please visit our website.
Do you allow professional firework displays at your venue?
We do not permit fireworks at our venue to minimise disruption to the local community.
What options are available with your marquee?
For traditional wedding breakfasts of over 40 guests a marquee will be required. We have two tent companies that we work closely with. For approx.£3500 Best in tents can provide a wedding frame marquee with all the fittings, or Penny Events can supply a sailcloth tent. We work closely with our marquee suppliers to allow couples to theme and style their marquees as they wish. A consultation with our supplier is arranged upon receipt of deposit.
What deposit is required?
A 30% venue hire deposit is required to secure the venue.
When can we have access to begin setting up the room in terms of decorating it with balloons, flowers, banners, etc?
We can offer access to the venue from 1pm the day before your wedding.