The team like to offer bespoke quotes to couples based on your individual requirements – they are happy to go through an open and honest breakdown of the costs before you commit to booking your wedding at The Compasses.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
Hedgerows brimming with cow parsley, foxglove and honeysuckle lead you along picturesque country lanes to this hidden gem, gently nestled in beautiful surroundings with breathtaking views across the rural landscape of North Essex.
Watching the sunset over the woods as you stand on the patio at The Compasses, you could be forgiven for believing you were hours from civilisation. However, located a mere 20 minutes from Chelmsford, Colchester and Stansted airport they are perfectly located and less than an hour by train from Central London.
‘Wedding Venue of The Year 2020’ and ‘Events Team of the Year 2020’ – The Essex Wedding Awards.
The Compasses wraps you in warmth, character and rustic charm from the minute you walk through the door. The well designed interior with contemporary decoration speaks of personal touch and gives the impression the building, and everything in it, is loved and cared for.
Warm sandstone floors in the bar with new oak timbers and sash windows give bright clean light to compliment the warmth from the fireplaces. Moving through, the ceremony area is comfortably large without feeling barnlike and retains a feeling of intimacy.
The gardens are spacious and well presented with large patios and stunning views across countryside to mature woodland. Pattiswick sunsets are famous for their beauty and stunning pink skies set the perfect backdrop for beautiful wedding photos.
Formerly a gastro pub, The Compasses gained a multitude of national awards over the years including Great British Pub of the Year, Family Pub of The Year, Best Restaurant in Essex and Best Gastro Pub in Essex. Its entry in the Michelin Guide amongst others is testament to the pride the team take in the quality of the food on offer.
With an impressive reputation for their personal touch, The Compasses at Pattiswick is fast establishing itself as a front runner in a new generation of wedding venues where the watch word is flexibility and the answer is invariably ‘yes!’.
Ever accommodating, The Compasses can create bespoke packages for small and intimate affairs right up to parties of 150 guests with exclusive use available for all. Here, wedding arrangements are all about fitting in with you; ‘Your Venue, Your Vision, Your Very Special Day’ is the teams moto and together they have a wealth of experience to help any couple build a day to remember!
Brides have access to the room from 10am where the bridal party can get ready prior to the ceremony. There is room for up to eight people, including four mirrors and chairs for hair and makeup, as well as a comfy seating area and full length mirrors.
There is disabled access to the venue along with disabled toilet facilities. The venue is open plan and all one level for wheelchair access.
We had the most wonderful day with Paul and the Team, such fun in a relaxed and beautiful setting. nothing was too much trouble for this amazing team. We so enjoyed our experience with the Compasses from the moment we booked and got the warmth and love we were looking for our NYE winter wedding. We knew in an instance it was just perfect.
Thank you so much to Paul and the team for making our special day just amazing – it truly was our best day ever. Everything flowed perfectly thanks to Paul and all the hard work the compasses team provide.
Wow, a few days after our wedding and we are still on cloud nine. So much of that is thanks to the team at the Compasses. From start to finish, Paul, Claire and the team were helpful, knowledgeable and flexible. Nothing was too much to ask, and there isn’t anything the team can’t advise you on! Most importantly, on the day, they ensured it ran flawlessly. We will be forever grateful to the Compasses and can’t recommend them highly enough.
Both myself and Joe had the best day of our lives. This could not have happened without all of the team at The Compasses. Paul and his team are exceptional at what they do. They are professional and totally listened and understood our vision for our wedding, to make it a stress free and an amazing day. The venue is phenomenal, we had a personal wedding that was bespoke to our exact requirements. To create the most special day of our lives. We couldn’t have wished for anything more!
Wow where to even start, thanks so very very much to Paul and everyone involved with only 10 weeks to plan our special day! The venue is stunning and picturesque with the most gorgeous sunsets! We felt so relaxed and at home with everything from start to finish. I cant even begin to explain what a fantastic job Paul does to make things run smoothly on the day and may I add he made sure I always had a glass in my hand which was great! We where lucky enough to have him do the honour of our blessing – he was just brilliant and it was perfect, Paul we cant thank you enough! To everyone behind the scenes and all the staff, Claire, Charlaine and Jono thankyou for answering all the questions we had – nothing was ever too much! Our day was so so special and the compasses will forever be a special place in our hearts.
Just wow!! James and I got married at the compasses yesterday. We knew it was the venue for us as soon as we walked through the door!! Paul, Claire and the whole team were amazing throughout we can’t thank them enough. We have had soooo many messages from our friends and family saying how amazing the whole day was. Thank you for making it truly special.
Where do we start… everything about this place is special, the building, the facilities, the location, the atmosphere and most of all the staff. From the moment we first visited it was all about ‘our’ day and how we wanted to celebrate. No questions too silly, no questions unanswered and no expectation to have to do it this way as that how we run things. Yesterday was our day and the team that is The Compasses led by the amazing Paul made it a day that was so special, so us and one we will always treasure. Our family and friends loved the venue and the atmosphere as much as we did and that sunset last night was the absolute icing on the cake – Thank you so very very much.
We enjoyed our amazing day here in June. This venue is beautiful and provides the backdrop for the most amazing photos. The team behind the scenes, claire particularly, are always on hand to answer questions and respond to emails. Nothing is too much trouble. Paul leads the day, and was a huge help from the first meeting through to the end of the day. He ensured we were treated like royalty, fed, watered and looked after. The food was outstanding and all of our guests commented on the personal nature of our wedding which set it apart from many they had been to before. A truly lovely venue allowing a completely bespoke wedding to suit every kind of couple. We only wish we could do it all again.
Everything about this venue is just amazing, the venue itself, the location and most of all the staff. You all did an amazing job at making our day yesterday so special, it really was everything we wished for so thank you so much guys.
We had our wedding reception at The Compasses on Saturday after getting married at the church in Coggeshall and could not have asked for a better venue or team to help us make what was an absolutely perfect day. From start to end, Paul was there to keep us on track and let us know what would be happening when, and was such a brilliant host on the day. From greeting us with our reception drinks as we got out of our car, to helping with every little detail to make the day run smoothly, we would definitely recommend The Compasses. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding such a perfect day!
Yes. We have no restrictions on the style of your ceremony or celebration.
You can usually book the registrars up to two years in advance. And you can book The Compasses at Pattiswick up to three years in advance!
The initial booking deposit is £500 and this confirms your date.
No. In order to guarantee the highest culinary standards we work exclusively with our own trusted selection of caterers and suppliers.
We don’t like to ‘split the party’! The Compasses at Pattiswick offers an open plan layout that enables you to have the dancing in the same area as the wedding breakfast. We keep one of our bars separate and quiet which allows a space for those who might need it.