We know that your wedding will take time to get right so you have exclusive use of the site from 8am Friday giving you all the time you need to set up, to 1pm Sunday. We also allow for pickups of hired equipment until midday on Monday.
To keep things spacious and relaxed we only have one wedding per week from 1st April to 31st October.
There is a choice of four fantastic locations, should you wish to have a Civil Ceremony here, including under the pagoda in our lovely barn garden. Plus a beautiful studio barn should it rain.
We can suggest some great local suppliers but you are free to use whoever you like including catering.
The party and dining spaces available are:
The large barn and barn garden, the milking barn with bar (no corkage charges), an equipped kitchen, the large courtyard, rear lawns overlooking Fonthill lake, two stylish WC's plus a the parking field.
The main oak floored barn will seat 110 at round tables, and 150 with trestle tables in banqueting style.
Also included are tables and chairs for the ceremony and reception, haybales and firepits, milk churns etc.
We also have a beautiful two bedroom lodge on the property which overlooks the lake, perfect for brides and bridesmaids, and of course the couple!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Bee and Ralph James
We are a family run business, Ralph and I have been married for 27 years and have bought 3 children up here! Ashley Wood Farm is a remarkable place set in 10,000 acres on the Fonthill Estate, utterly peaceful and beautiful with amazing views. We love welcoming couples and their families here and can be on hand to help you, or completely out of your way. We see you as a constant flow of love streaming in and out of the farm and also believe this gives the space a very special atmosphere.
As a dry hire venue this is an all inclusive price (no extras!) apart from the ceremony fee of £450 and the Fisherman's Lodge accommodation - £430 for two nights
Included in the hire price is:
* Bar with fridge, freezer, sink, storage (no corkage charge)
* Catering kitchen including six ring gas oven and plate warmer.
* Round or trestle tables and chairs for the reception and ceremony.
* Staging, fire pits, milk churns, hay bales, cafe style tables and chairs, and signs.