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Welcome to Apton Hall: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Essex
Nestled in the beautiful Essex countryside, Apton Hall is an exclusive, award-winning wedding venue that perfectly combines rustic charm with modern elegance. With a history stretching back to the Domesday Book of 1086, this Grade II listed property has been thoughtfully restored to offer a unique and unforgettable setting for your wedding day. The venue’s horseshoe layout around a charming courtyard creates a natural flow, making every moment—from your ceremony to the last dance—feel seamless and special.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to You
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Apton Hall offers four licensed ceremony spaces to suit your style and guest list. Rain or shine, you’ll find the perfect spot to say “I do.”
- The Stables: A beautifully restored indoor space with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and original brickwork. It comfortably seats up to 115 guests, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- The New Barn: Ideal for larger indoor ceremonies, this bright, airy space accommodates up to 180 guests. Glass bi-folding doors open onto the courtyard, blending indoor comfort with outdoor charm.
- The Courtyard: At the heart of Apton Hall, a handcrafted gazebo offers a stunning outdoor setting for ceremonies with seating for up to 180 guests.
- The Walled Garden: For a more private and romantic outdoor ceremony, this rustic garden space welcomes up to 100 guests.
After your ceremony, enjoy your wedding breakfast in The New Barn, which can host up to 200 guests. For larger parties, an extension is available to ensure everyone is comfortably accommodated. When the evening arrives, the fully air-conditioned Cowshed comes alive with a large bar and dance floor, perfect for celebrating late into the night. For quieter moments, the cosy Snug Bar—with its inviting log burner—is the ideal retreat.
Catering and Accommodation Designed Around You
Apton Hall’s expert in-house catering team crafts exquisite menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you prefer a formal seated wedding breakfast or a relaxed BBQ, they’ll work with you to create a bespoke menu that reflects your tastes and style.
For your overnight stay, the venue offers a stunning Grade II listed Dovecot transformed into a romantic Honeymoon Suite. Plus, there are seven additional luxurious guest rooms, accommodating up to 16 guests in total. The next morning, enjoy a delicious full English and continental breakfast served in the historic Granary—an ideal way to start your new life together.
Key Features at a Glance
- Exclusive use of the entire venue on your wedding day
- Licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies
- Reception and wedding breakfast capacity of up to 200 guests
- On-site accommodation for up to 16 guests, including a bridal suite
- Dedicated in-house wedding coordinators to guide you through planning
- Accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking
- Stunning countryside views with beautiful photo spots like the Pond Garden and Walled Garden
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Reviews (64)
- KKatie & Dom03/12/2025No wonder Apton Hall is an award-winning venue!No wonder Apton Hall is an award-winning venue!From the very first meeting with Hayley, we instantly knew we had found our perfect wedding venue. Hayley has been so helpful throughout the planning process and was always on hand to answer any queries we had - big or small. On the day, Emma looked after us as our coordinator - she is so calming and made me feel at ease. The waiting staff were so friendly, and all of our guests mentioned how amazing the food was. Thank you for the most perfect day.From the very first meeting with Hayley, we instantly knew we had found our perfect wedding venue. Hayley has been so helpful throughout the planning process and was always on hand to answer any queries we had - big or small. On the day, Emma looked after us as our coordinator - she is so calming and made me feel at ease. The waiting staff were so friendly, and all of our guests mentioned how amazing the food was. Thank you for the most perfect day.
- EEmma & Stuart03/12/2025Absolutely incredible!Absolutely incredible!We cannot thank the team enough! From start to finish they were attentive, professional and made us all feel at ease. The venue completely stunning and the attention to detail second to none. The team from the minute we booked the venue, ensured everything we wanted was arranged right up to the big day! A special thank you to Emma on the day who made sure everything ran smoothly and we all had what we needed. We had the most magical day & night.We cannot thank the team enough! From start to finish they were attentive, professional and made us all feel at ease. The venue completely stunning and the attention to detail second to none. The team from the minute we booked the venue, ensured everything we wanted was arranged right up to the big day! A special thank you to Emma on the day who made sure everything ran smoothly and we all had what we needed. We had the most magical day & night.
- SSophie & Max03/12/2025Absolutely fantastic!Absolutely fantastic!Our experience at Apton Hall in Rochford was nothing short of magical. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect in every way. The venue itself is stunning, every detail is perfect and well maintained. What truly sets Apton Hall apart is the exceptional service. The team were incredibly professional, attentive and genuinely passionate about making our day special. The food was also exquisite, delighting all of our guests with its quality & presentation. Thank you all!Our experience at Apton Hall in Rochford was nothing short of magical. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect in every way. The venue itself is stunning, every detail is perfect and well maintained. What truly sets Apton Hall apart is the exceptional service. The team were incredibly professional, attentive and genuinely passionate about making our day special. The food was also exquisite, delighting all of our guests with its quality & presentation. Thank you all!
- CCharlotte02/12/2025The only venue you need to see - the best!!The only venue you need to see - the best!!This venue is incredible - not only are the grounds captivating, the people are just exceptional! Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue is and how amazing the food was! We cannot thank them all enough, for making our wedding day dream a reality. Once you visit this venue and meet the staff, you really won’t want to see another! Thank you to all at Apton Hall :) This venue is incredible - not only are the grounds captivating, the people are just exceptional! Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue is and how amazing the food was! We cannot thank them all enough, for making our wedding day dream a reality. Once you visit this venue and meet the staff, you really won’t want to see another! Thank you to all at Apton Hall :)
- KKatie02/12/2025Amazing day!Amazing day!We just held our wedding at the venue this weekend after finding it only a few months ago and we literally cannot recommend it enough! The staff are all amazing! Soo helpful and they respond to every call/email promptly when organising and even more helpful on the day. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is and how the food was also unreal! - the rooms are also all lovely and super clean! We have nothing but great things to say about our whole experience with Apton Hall x We just held our wedding at the venue this weekend after finding it only a few months ago and we literally cannot recommend it enough! The staff are all amazing! Soo helpful and they respond to every call/email promptly when organising and even more helpful on the day. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is and how the food was also unreal! - the rooms are also all lovely and super clean! We have nothing but great things to say about our whole experience with Apton Hall x
- AAlexandra & Jonathon01/12/2025Wow, where do we begin?Wow, where do we begin?The grounds & the venue of Apton Hall are simply STUNNING! There's nothing like it. The layout means everything can be accessed without going outside in the case of bad weather, but with good weather you have vast amounts of beautiful spaces for glorious photos. The bedrooms available for guests were luxurious too. The food was above and beyond anything we could've hoped for, and the chef was so accommodating to those with allergies. The team were amazing making sure the day are smoothly.The grounds & the venue of Apton Hall are simply STUNNING! There's nothing like it. The layout means everything can be accessed without going outside in the case of bad weather, but with good weather you have vast amounts of beautiful spaces for glorious photos. The bedrooms available for guests were luxurious too. The food was above and beyond anything we could've hoped for, and the chef was so accommodating to those with allergies. The team were amazing making sure the day are smoothly.
- AAbbie & Connor01/12/2025We couldn't have chosen a better venue!We couldn't have chosen a better venue!Thank you all so much for your hard work and patience for making our dream day a reality - we couldn't have chosen a better venue! Everyone we have dealt with has been so helpful, kind & understanding. A special mention & thank you to Hayley for answering our countless questions, dealing with our last minute changes and guiding us through this process.Thank you all so much for your hard work and patience for making our dream day a reality - we couldn't have chosen a better venue! Everyone we have dealt with has been so helpful, kind & understanding. A special mention & thank you to Hayley for answering our countless questions, dealing with our last minute changes and guiding us through this process.
- LLaura & Billy01/12/2025Thank you all so so much for everything!Thank you all so so much for everything!You really are the best venue & everyone went above and beyond on our special day! We can't thank you all enough of the food, drink, venue just everything was perfect! A special shoutout to Hayley for being so supportive throughout the wedding planning! We can't wait to come back to the beautiful venue and see you all again. Thank you so much!You really are the best venue & everyone went above and beyond on our special day! We can't thank you all enough of the food, drink, venue just everything was perfect! A special shoutout to Hayley for being so supportive throughout the wedding planning! We can't wait to come back to the beautiful venue and see you all again. Thank you so much!
- MMatt & Amie01/12/2025The most wedding amazing venue & team!The most wedding amazing venue & team!We had the most spectacular day, it was everything we wished for & more. The whole day ran seamlessly. All of our decor was placed perfectly around the venue, and really tied in to create the perfect aesthetic for our wedding. The team were on hand throughout our day to ensure everything ran to plan and us and our guests had a memorable day. We're big foodies, the chefs at Apton certainly didn't disappoint. We had endless comments from our guests about how incredible the food was!We had the most spectacular day, it was everything we wished for & more. The whole day ran seamlessly. All of our decor was placed perfectly around the venue, and really tied in to create the perfect aesthetic for our wedding. The team were on hand throughout our day to ensure everything ran to plan and us and our guests had a memorable day. We're big foodies, the chefs at Apton certainly didn't disappoint. We had endless comments from our guests about how incredible the food was!
- RRebecca28/11/2025Highly recommend Apton Hall. Superb venue.Highly recommend Apton Hall. Superb venue.Our wedding was perfect at Apton Hall, all the staff were so lovely. Lauren and the team made sure everything run smoothly. The bridal suite and accommodation is beautiful, still get positive comments from our guests a year later. The food was amazing, again guests still saying how lovely it was. We loved our day and Apton hall helped make it extra special.Our wedding was perfect at Apton Hall, all the staff were so lovely. Lauren and the team made sure everything run smoothly. The bridal suite and accommodation is beautiful, still get positive comments from our guests a year later. The food was amazing, again guests still saying how lovely it was. We loved our day and Apton hall helped make it extra special.
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What types of ceremony spaces does Apton Hall offer for weddings?
Apton Hall features four licensed ceremony spaces to accommodate various wedding styles and guest lists:
- The Stables: An indoor space with exposed wooden beams, seating up to 115 guests.
- The New Barn: A bright indoor space ideal for larger ceremonies, seating up to 180 guests, with glass bi-folding doors opening onto the courtyard.
- The Courtyard: An outdoor handcrafted gazebo seating up to 180 guests.
- The Walled Garden: A private outdoor garden space for up to 100 guests.
Can Apton Hall accommodate both small intimate weddings and large celebrations?
Yes, Apton Hall is versatile and can host both intimate gatherings and grand weddings. With multiple ceremony spaces and reception areas, it comfortably accommodates from smaller guest lists up to 200 guests for the wedding breakfast and reception.
Is Apton Hall available for exclusive use on the wedding day?
Yes, couples booking Apton Hall enjoy exclusive use of the entire venue on their wedding day, ensuring privacy and a personalized experience from start to finish.
Does Apton Hall provide on-site accommodation for wedding guests?
Yes, the venue offers eight luxurious guest rooms, including a romantic Grade II listed Dovecot Honeymoon Suite. Accommodation is available for up to 16 guests, providing convenient and comfortable stays onsite.
What catering options are available at Apton Hall?
Apton Hall's expert in-house catering team creates bespoke menus tailored to your preferences. Options range from formal seated wedding breakfasts to relaxed BBQs, all crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Is Apton Hall suitable for outdoor ceremonies?
Absolutely. Apton Hall offers beautiful outdoor ceremony settings including the Courtyard's handcrafted gazebo, which can seat up to 180 guests, and the Walled Garden for more private, romantic ceremonies of up to 100 guests.
Are there facilities for dancing and evening celebrations at Apton Hall?
Yes, the fully air-conditioned Cowshed features a large bar and dance floor ideal for evening celebrations. Additionally, the cosy Snug Bar with a log burner provides a comfortable space for quieter moments.
Does Apton Hall have dedicated wedding coordinators to assist with planning?
Yes, Apton Hall offers dedicated in-house wedding coordinators who guide couples through the entire planning process, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
What accessibility and parking facilities are available at Apton Hall?
Apton Hall provides accessible facilities for guests with mobility needs and offers convenient on-site parking to accommodate wedding guests comfortably.
Are there picturesque spots at Apton Hall for wedding photography?
Yes, couples can take advantage of stunning countryside views and beautiful photo locations such as the Pond Garden and Walled Garden, perfect for capturing memorable wedding moments.
