The Setting
Grangefields is an exclusive-use wedding venue on the historic Trusley Estate in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Located at the end of a long, private road that affords stunning countryside views.
The Vibe
This delightful venue features a large red brick ceremony room with an oak roof, an open fire, candles lining the walls, and large candlelit chandeliers. The sheltered courtyard is also available as an outdoor ceremony area. You will find a large fire pit and barbeque area here.
The Dutch Barn is the venue’s main dining area and features an open kitchen with a BBQ, French rotisserie, and pizza oven. The open-plan kitchen allows guests to watch their food being prepared over the open flames and pizzas being spun late at night once an appetite has been worked up on the dance floor.
In the courtyard, there is a huge Argentinian ASADO, which can be used to cook on hot days or as a firepit in the cooler months.
The Setting
On the outskirts of the quaint village of Barton Bendish lies Abbey Barn, a breathtaking rural venue where innovative design meets picturesque surroundings. Purpose-built for weddings around an authentic courtyard, this remarkable venue is ideal for unforgettable celebrations and is exclusively yours.
The Vibe
Your day begins in the Preparation Room, a relaxing space where you and your nearest and dearest can get ready before your ceremony. It’s peaceful, private and full of natural light, the perfect place to primp and preen.
When tying the knot, you can choose between two incredible settings: indoors and outdoors. The South Barn is an elegant space with exposed oak beams and full-height windows that give views of the surrounding fields. The Courtyard Pavilion lets you say ‘I do’ in the great outdoors, taking in your idyllic location from the centre of Abbey Barn.
The Courtyard is an ideal space to enjoy with guests throughout the day. Enjoy cocktails and canapés as you mingle with your loved ones, and there’s plenty of seating amid the blooming flower beds for people to relax with a drink after your ceremony.
The North Barn provides a warm and inviting space for your wedding breakfast, with an authentic feel provided by the exposed brick walls and rafters. This welcoming setting can comfortably hold 110 guests with the option to extend into the South Barn for larger celebrations of up to 150.
Expect the very finest food and drink at Abbey Barn, and the team will help you tailor your wedding breakfast to your desires. The talented team at UNV Kitchen will bring your menu to life and delight you and your guests with delicious dishes!
And after the celebrations have drawn to a close, The Farmhouse provides the perfect place to unwind, with eight bedrooms for you and your guests to retire to. The Honeymoon Suite is an exquisitely styled and calming space, ideal for relaxing and letting the day’s events sink in.
The Setting
Welcome to Hampshire’s party palace!
Avington commands a delicate balance of luxury and tranquillity. The dramatic staterooms, bursting with character, transport Avington’s guests to the opulent days of royalty past, the lavish accommodation grounding them in majestic modernity.
Avington has a rich history from 961 AD, recorded in the Doomsday Book. Charles II is credited with Avington’s party reputation! Portraits of the Tudors and kings continue to adorn the walls of this incredible estate. After its occupation by the army during WWII, the Hickson family took on Avington and resided here until late 2020. Today, the parties continue…
Sitting proud, Avington’s dramatic entrance hall looks out onto the stunning West Lawn, home to their cattle and flock of sheep. Beyond this sits the lake, packed with wildlife, including the occasional swan. Running to the estate’s north is the captivating Itchen River, made crystal clear by its clay base.
Avington Estate is fully licensed to conduct indoor and outdoor ceremonies. There is flexibility for you and up to 180 guests to create memories in their staterooms and grounds.
They are close to Winchester, just an hour and a half from London, with close links to nearby rail stations and Southampton airport.
The Vibe
Dreamy. Lavish. Raucous.
Avington is quintessentially British, befitting of its royal history and riotous reputation. The estate boasts rolling green lawns, cattle, and expansive trees, the house sitting proudly as the focal point.
Feel the wind in your hair as you whistle down the lime tree avenue driveway in their classic Rolls-Royce or Bentley. For the adventurous couple, why not swoop into your wedding with a river arrival on their motorboat? However you wish to arrive, the beautiful amber brickwork of Avington and the grand alabastrine portico greets you warmly.
Guests immediately enter into the decadent King Charles Hall before the staterooms reveal themselves beyond. The Library captures a historic warmth with its crackling fire and books from floor to ceiling. Yet, once the sun drops and the shutters are drawn, the Library transforms into a clandestine party haven reminiscent of parties past.
On a warm afternoon with the English sun shining, there is no better place than the Orangery to celebrate your first meal as a married couple. Punctuated by two conservatories bursting with citrus trees, magnolia and jasmine, the Orangery is truly a ‘living’ room. Let your imagination run wild there; reflect your relationship in bold or delicate décor, as the Orangery adapts to your special day.
The grand staircase leads guests up to the Versailles Ballroom. Adorned with gilt plasterwork and stunning hand-painted ceilings, there is no grander place to say ‘I do‘. Avington’s best-kept secret sits behind a door at the end of the Ballroom – when you visit the house, be sure to look in The Red Drawing Room.
Couples can relish in exclusive use of Avington Park. Because why share?! This ensures an entirely private celebration, with their team focussing solely on your special day, and the house and grounds will be accessible to you and your guests only.
After the party ends, you can retreat to the Duchess Chandos Suite and soak it all in. The king-sized bed looks across the West Lawn towards the lake and provides the perfect place to wake up. There are facilities for a further 42 of your nearest and dearest to reside on the estate during your wedding celebrations.
Avington is a dry-hire venue, meaning your wedding will be a completely bespoke affair. The team have carefully selected a fine choice of caterers so the day can truly be tailored to you. Couples can always liaise with the Avington team to assemble an advantageous group of suppliers if they wish.
Undeniably special, with a touch of ultimate luxury, an Avington wedding is like no other. There is no denying that William Cobbett was right when he described Avington Park as ‘one of the prettiest places in the county’.
The Setting
Fitzleroi Barn is a rural, family-run venue with stunning countryside views, and accessible to nearby villages, towns and commuter routes.
The large barn is over 400 years old, set in a private courtyard and linked to the long barn, perfect for small, intimate ceremonies or celebration drinks. There is plenty of space and seating, so your guests are free to mingle and enjoy time outside and in. Every couple can access the venue the day before their wedding, making Fitzleroi a versatile, relaxed venue ideal for small and large celebrations.
The Vibe
Fitzleroi Barn offers couples exclusive use for their wedding day and the day before for set-up so you can create your bespoke dream day!
Facilities and Capacity
Several event spaces are available for ceremonies and receptions at Fitzleroi Barn. The Long Room is a beautiful room that can accommodate up to 75 seated guests and provides a beautiful and intimate space for your ceremony. Alternative ceremony spots include The Gallery. This beautiful area overlooks the barn and can seat up to 40 people.
The courtyard is the perfect setting for your reception drinks after your romantic ceremony. It provides the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs and has plenty of space for your guests to relax in, with tables, chairs, parasols, sofas and coffee tables. You may also choose to host a formal sit-down wedding breakfast inside the barn or, weather permitting, treat guests to a barbeque or hog roast in the courtyard.
Receptions running long into the night can unfold in the Main Barn. Complete with original beams and large barn doors, this area has ample space for seated guests, a dance floor, and live entertainment.
Services Offered
The staff at Fitzleroi Barn will work closely with you to ensure your big day runs smoothly. They can lead in the complete setup and breakdown of all decorations, leaving you to focus on more meaningful matters. This experienced wedding team will work closely with you and delight in creating magical atmospheres that will be cherished forever.
The Setting
Hooe’s Yurts are based in Devon but deliver UK-wide. You choose the venue, and they’ll come to you!
The team has 17 years of experience setting up yurts in all sorts of places, such as private homes, grand estates, farms, woodlands, and city gardens. They can also suggest some great venues for your yurt if you’re unsure about a location.
The Vibe
Hooe’s Yurts is a unique venture run by Amy and Max, a husband-and-wife team, nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside. Their passion for yurts takes them on global adventures to source exotic textiles for your unique venue. They take immense pride in their personal service, offering a warm and intimate experience and their ability to confidently create stunning and original venues.
A team of professional, polite and cheerful staff erects the yurts. They appreciate the stressful nature of events and are therefore always punctual and work in a flexible manner.
The yurts make stunning and unforgettable wedding venues. The architecture of a yurt creates an organic and atmospheric place to celebrate a union with your friends and family.
They have a great range of sizes available, and all of the yurts can be linked together. They can be decorated with their range of bespoke carpets and textiles. They also have a great selection of furniture designed to complement the yurts, such as their gorgeous wooden banqueting tables and bar.
Their giant 44ft double-height yurt is very popular, and for larger weddings, this yurt can be linked to their medium and small yurts so that you can create different areas for dancing, dining and relaxing. A yurt creates a gorgeous and intimate space to hold a hand-fasting ceremony or wedding blessing. Yurts are also excellent when used in conjunction with large marquees or venues. They can be utilised to create chill-out retreats, bars, etc.
The smaller yurts are perfect as bedrooms for wedding guests, and the team can even design an exquisite honeymoon yurt for your wedding night.