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Essendon Country Club

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Price: £3,500 – £6,500

Guests: 180

Bedrooms: 4

Description

We specialize in bespoke weddings, allowing you to build your own package around your own ideas, requirements and budget, making the day as personal to you as possible.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jo Newell

Thank you for checking out Essendon Country Club and congratulations on your engagement! Our Grand 16th Century Oak Framed Barn is surrounded in 480 acres of stunning countryside, the perfect place to host your exclusive wedding ceremony and/or reception. We specialise in bespoke weddings, allowing you to build your own package around your own ideas, requirements and budget, making the day as personal to you as possible.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2000

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Essendon Country Club

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Water view

Grade I/II Listed Building

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Alcohol license

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Other

Pricing for Essendon Country Club

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,500.00 – £6,500.00

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Our Grand Barn Venue Hire rates include: • A specialised personal wedding planner to guide you through the experience and offer help and suggestions whenever needed. • All tables and chairs in the format of your choice. • White table linen and linen napkins, cutlery/crockery and glassware. • Waiting staff, bar staff and wine waiters, a dedicated duty manager and wedding planner on the day. • A private bar, wooden dance floor and alcove staging for a DJ or Band. • PA system for background and ceremony music, cordless mic for speeches, TV screen for video/photos in the lower barn, silver cake stand & cake knife and a wooden easel for your Seating Plan. • Full exclusivity of the venue from 7am – 12am on the day of the wedding.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£60.00 – £120.00

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Packages (price per head)

£120.00 – £230.00

Minimum number of guests: 80

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Canapés included

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

- Exclusive Venue Hire and Exclusive use of the venue. - Use of the Estate Grounds for a pre-wedding ❖ Bride & Bridesmaid shoot or Engagement shoot ❖ Pre-Menu tasting Evening for 4 ❖ Pre-Wine tasting Evening for 4 ❖ Pre-Wedding Brunch for 6 guests ❖ Reception drinks–2 drinks per person ❖ Canapés 4 types ❖ 3-Course Gourmet Wedding Breakfast Menu ❖ 1⁄2 a bottle of Wine per person ❖ Glass of fizz to toast ❖ Tea, Coffee & Chocolates ❖ Rustic Sweetie Cart with all your favorites' ❖ Evening buffet. Eg “Hog Roast” ❖ Evening Bar Credit of £250. Great for your extra evening guests ❖ PA system for background music, cordless mic for speeches, cake stand and knife, easel for seating plan ❖ House DJ with PA system and Lighting ❖ 4 Golf Green Fees for use before your Big Day ❖ Personal Wedding Planner to guide you through every stage.

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Packages (total price)

£8,000.00 – £20,000.00

Number of guests included: 80

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Canapés included

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Bespoke, Itemized quotes are provided to each couple ensuring cost saving options are available and to accommodate all different budgets.

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Reviews (45)

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Natasha & Nicolas
17/09/2025
Essendon Country Club Wedding! The most magical day! Essendon Country Club Wedding! The most magical day!
We had our wedding at Essendon Country Club and from start to finish it was absolutely amazing. From the very first call with Jo last year, I instantly felt like a calm bride. She assured me that there was no need for stress and reminded me to enjoy the planning as much as the big day itself. She was right, the whole planning process was a breeze with Jo at our side, and this was noted by so many of our guests who commented on how excellent she is at her job. The food and wine tastings were such lovely experiences, and every visit to Essendon felt special, with complimentary drinks and the warmest of welcomes. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The wedding day itself was unbelievable, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The team made sure we savoured every moment, including time just for the two of us, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was incredible, with a huge variety to choose from, and the service throughout was exceptional. A huge thank you to Jo, Katie, Fiona, Head Chef, Jason and all of the wonderful staff who are not only brilliant at what they do, but also so kind and genuine. Essendon gave us the perfect day, and we will forever be grateful!We had our wedding at Essendon Country Club and from start to finish it was absolutely amazing. From the very first call with Jo last year, I instantly felt like a calm bride. She assured me that there was no need for stress and reminded me to enjoy the planning as much as the big day itself. She was right, the whole planning process was a breeze with Jo at our side, and this was noted by so many of our guests who commented on how excellent she is at her job. The food and wine tastings were such lovely experiences, and every visit to Essendon felt special, with complimentary drinks and the warmest of welcomes. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The wedding day itself was unbelievable, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The team made sure we savoured every moment, including time just for the two of us, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was incredible, with a huge variety to choose from, and the service throughout was exceptional. A huge thank you to Jo, Katie, Fiona, Head Chef, Jason and all of the wonderful staff who are not only brilliant at what they do, but also so kind and genuine. Essendon gave us the perfect day, and we will forever be grateful!
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Toni & Kaan
29/07/2025
Simply the best time of our lives! Simply the best time of our lives!
We had our wedding at Essendon and when we viewed the venue it caught our hearts straight away. The grounds are absolutely stunning and we knew it was the one! We had our wedding day and it was absolutely amazing, everything was like a walk in the park. Fiona, Jo and Team made it stress free and so special. We felt supported every step of the way! We had such a beautiful day and so did our guests, it was definitely a day to remember. Thankyou for everything you done for us. We had our wedding at Essendon and when we viewed the venue it caught our hearts straight away. The grounds are absolutely stunning and we knew it was the one! We had our wedding day and it was absolutely amazing, everything was like a walk in the park. Fiona, Jo and Team made it stress free and so special. We felt supported every step of the way! We had such a beautiful day and so did our guests, it was definitely a day to remember. Thankyou for everything you done for us.
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Tom & Gemma
21/07/2025
The best venue for a wedding! 🤍The best venue for a wedding! 🤍
We got married at Essendon on 12th July and honestly couldn’t have been happier with how our big day went. Where do we start?! From the very beginning, when we visited Essendon on one of their open days, we were shown around by Jo and she was just so lovely, bubbly and had a big smile on her face (Fiona too!!). We knew, when we left that Essendon was the venue for us. Both Jo and Fiona are just amazing, from booking our wedding date right up to our big day, nothing was too much to ask! Not only is Essendon a beautiful venue, it’s accommodating with a big farmhouse which slept up to 9 guests, a huge kitchen and space to get ready. We’re still talking about our wedding and how happy we were, we wouldn’t change a thing! That’s all thanks to our suppliers, the venue and of course, Jo and Fiona! The food was amazing, we’ve had many messages complimenting the menu and again how accommodating Essendon were to certain allergies/dietary requirements. There’s so many options to chose from and everything we chose was delicious! Jo and Fiona are very quick at responding to emails and very happy to help - they made us feel at easy and Fiona was amazing on our wedding day, always ensuring we were okay and had a drink in our hands! The staff were great and very bubbly, ensuring our day went smooth and our guests were happy. Everything went smoothly and that’s all we wished for. If you’re thinking of booking your wedding, we’d 100% suggest visiting here on an open day! Thank you so much Jo, Fiona and everyone at Essendon! 🌟🤍 We got married at Essendon on 12th July and honestly couldn’t have been happier with how our big day went. Where do we start?! From the very beginning, when we visited Essendon on one of their open days, we were shown around by Jo and she was just so lovely, bubbly and had a big smile on her face (Fiona too!!). We knew, when we left that Essendon was the venue for us. Both Jo and Fiona are just amazing, from booking our wedding date right up to our big day, nothing was too much to ask! Not only is Essendon a beautiful venue, it’s accommodating with a big farmhouse which slept up to 9 guests, a huge kitchen and space to get ready. We’re still talking about our wedding and how happy we were, we wouldn’t change a thing! That’s all thanks to our suppliers, the venue and of course, Jo and Fiona! The food was amazing, we’ve had many messages complimenting the menu and again how accommodating Essendon were to certain allergies/dietary requirements. There’s so many options to chose from and everything we chose was delicious! Jo and Fiona are very quick at responding to emails and very happy to help - they made us feel at easy and Fiona was amazing on our wedding day, always ensuring we were okay and had a drink in our hands! The staff were great and very bubbly, ensuring our day went smooth and our guests were happy. Everything went smoothly and that’s all we wished for. If you’re thinking of booking your wedding, we’d 100% suggest visiting here on an open day! Thank you so much Jo, Fiona and everyone at Essendon! 🌟🤍
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Mr & Mrs Ford
13/06/2025
The best day of our livesThe best day of our lives
We cannot recommend Essendon enough. From the moment we met Jo for our initial walk round we fell in love with the place. The high beams, beautiful staircase and glorious surroundings are just a few of the things that make Essendon so special. We mainly liased with Jo and Fiona, both of whom were amazing from day 1. You can see how much they enjoy their job and the passion they put in to making sure our wedding day was special & memorable will never be forgotten. Nothing was too much trouble and they were quick to respond to every question and query. The whole team at Essendon are fantastic and cannot do enough to help from being so friendly each time we visited, fabulous service on the day and even serving us breakfast the next day. The food is delicious and all of our guests commented on how lovely it was. Menu tasting and wine tasting are included and such a special experience to share. The farmhouse is beautiful and we chose to for the bridal party to get ready here on the morning of the wedding and also stayed overnight after the wedding had finished. We would definitely recommend this as it made the day last that little bit longer. We would highly recommend Essendon if you are looking for beautiful surroundings, a gorgeous barn type setting and a stress free experience of organising your wedding day. It truly was the best day of our lives and we will never forget the memories made at Essendon. We cannot recommend Essendon enough. From the moment we met Jo for our initial walk round we fell in love with the place. The high beams, beautiful staircase and glorious surroundings are just a few of the things that make Essendon so special. We mainly liased with Jo and Fiona, both of whom were amazing from day 1. You can see how much they enjoy their job and the passion they put in to making sure our wedding day was special & memorable will never be forgotten. Nothing was too much trouble and they were quick to respond to every question and query. The whole team at Essendon are fantastic and cannot do enough to help from being so friendly each time we visited, fabulous service on the day and even serving us breakfast the next day. The food is delicious and all of our guests commented on how lovely it was. Menu tasting and wine tasting are included and such a special experience to share. The farmhouse is beautiful and we chose to for the bridal party to get ready here on the morning of the wedding and also stayed overnight after the wedding had finished. We would definitely recommend this as it made the day last that little bit longer. We would highly recommend Essendon if you are looking for beautiful surroundings, a gorgeous barn type setting and a stress free experience of organising your wedding day. It truly was the best day of our lives and we will never forget the memories made at Essendon.
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Lauren
11/06/2025
Our wedding day Our wedding day
We recently had our wedding at Essendon Country Club, and we truly couldn’t be happier with our experience. From start to finish, the day was absolutely perfect – it was everything we had dreamed of and more. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail made all the difference. The food was absolutely delicious – we’re still getting compliments from our guests who had a fabulous time and haven’t stopped talking about how amazing the day was. The setting was beautiful, the atmosphere warm and welcoming, and the staff were exceptional throughout. We are so grateful to have chosen Essendon CC for our special day – it really was the best day of our lives. We will never forget our trips in the golf buggy and the laughs we had along the way! Jo and Fiona we owe you more than words can ever say, you were nothing short of amazing throughout the planning and execution of our wedding day! Thank you again for making it so memorable! We recently had our wedding at Essendon Country Club, and we truly couldn’t be happier with our experience. From start to finish, the day was absolutely perfect – it was everything we had dreamed of and more. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail made all the difference. The food was absolutely delicious – we’re still getting compliments from our guests who had a fabulous time and haven’t stopped talking about how amazing the day was. The setting was beautiful, the atmosphere warm and welcoming, and the staff were exceptional throughout. We are so grateful to have chosen Essendon CC for our special day – it really was the best day of our lives. We will never forget our trips in the golf buggy and the laughs we had along the way! Jo and Fiona we owe you more than words can ever say, you were nothing short of amazing throughout the planning and execution of our wedding day! Thank you again for making it so memorable!
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john & Georgina
11/03/2024
A great day!A great day!
Thank you so much to you and all your lovely team for all your amazing support and care in making our day so so special. We can not express just how much we appreciate the care and attention you gave to us and all our guests. All our family and friends could not praise you and your team enough. Thank you so much to you and all your lovely team for all your amazing support and care in making our day so so special. We can not express just how much we appreciate the care and attention you gave to us and all our guests. All our family and friends could not praise you and your team enough.
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Mr and Mrs Cohen
17/01/2024
Highly recommend!Highly recommend!
We got married at the venue in September 2023. The team at Essendon ensured that our wedding went smoothly from start to finish! We had a fantastic day and all of the guests commented on how lovely the venue was. Our wedding planner Fiona was very attentive throughout and also very flexible with our ever-changing minds and guest list! They listened to everything we wanted and went above and beyond to achieve this for us. I highly recommend to anyone considering choosing Essendon for their wedding venue!We got married at the venue in September 2023. The team at Essendon ensured that our wedding went smoothly from start to finish! We had a fantastic day and all of the guests commented on how lovely the venue was. Our wedding planner Fiona was very attentive throughout and also very flexible with our ever-changing minds and guest list! They listened to everything we wanted and went above and beyond to achieve this for us. I highly recommend to anyone considering choosing Essendon for their wedding venue!
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Tracey & Paul
15/01/2024
Fabulous DayFabulous Day
The staff at Essendon were superb and made our day really special. We can't thank them enough for their professionalism and attention to detail.The staff at Essendon were superb and made our day really special. We can't thank them enough for their professionalism and attention to detail.
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Sophie & Ross
11/01/2024
We haven't stopped smiling from ear to earWe haven't stopped smiling from ear to ear
We could not be happier with Essendon as our wedding venue of choice. Whatever expectations and hopes we had were far exceeded by Jo, Fiona & the entire team at Essendon. Jo & Fiona could not have been more accommodating from day one and all the way through the process. On the day itself, the venue was spectacular and the staff, food & wine were all equally as exceptional. We haven't stopped smiling from ear to ear since the day and don't intend to do so any time soon. We could not be happier with Essendon as our wedding venue of choice. Whatever expectations and hopes we had were far exceeded by Jo, Fiona & the entire team at Essendon. Jo & Fiona could not have been more accommodating from day one and all the way through the process. On the day itself, the venue was spectacular and the staff, food & wine were all equally as exceptional. We haven't stopped smiling from ear to ear since the day and don't intend to do so any time soon.
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Rosanna & Dan
11/01/2024
We had the most wonderful time We had the most wonderful time
The wedding was perfect and amazing despite the weather. We had the most wonderful time and it was everything we wanted it to be! Our guests were just so happy with everything. They were so complimentary on the venue, the food and the staff! Thank you both again- you made everything possible including the buggy which we are grateful for as it was very wet- but we’re hoping we got some good shots! Thank you for everything and for answering all 10,000 questions I had we are both truly grateful! The wedding was perfect and amazing despite the weather. We had the most wonderful time and it was everything we wanted it to be! Our guests were just so happy with everything. They were so complimentary on the venue, the food and the staff! Thank you both again- you made everything possible including the buggy which we are grateful for as it was very wet- but we’re hoping we got some good shots! Thank you for everything and for answering all 10,000 questions I had we are both truly grateful!