Little Channels

(30)
£4,999 - £11,999 for a package
Up to 90
3 Bedrooms
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Little Channels Full Description
The Waltham Barn is a restored mid 19th century working farm, and perfect for smaller, relaxed intimate weddings. The wedding team are dedicated & passionate to ensure your day is perfect, ensuring attention to detail at every stage. With only one wedding a day, the focus is all on you. With some lovely photo opportunities, stylish décor and private use of the large flagstone courtyard and wedding garden, it's a venue to take into consideration, especially as the cost is so very reasonable and offering great value. Unlike other venues you will not lose your guests to an over-sized room. Our new all-inclusive packages make planning your wedding a piece of cake! With catering, DJ, chair décor and accommodation the night before taken care of, all you need to think about is the guest list.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Samantha Hayward
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for taking the time to discover our venue! At The Waltham Barns we pride ourselves on our professionalism, flexibility and commitment to providing you the most magical wedding. We very much hope we get the opportunity to meet with you and show you round our beautiful venue. If there is anything you need, we are always happy to help using our extensive experience.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1980
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Little Channels Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Golf Course
Dining Capacity
90
Reception Capacity
130
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance

Venue

Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Little Channels Pricing & Costs

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£4,999
Maximum Price
£11,999
Number of Guests Included
130
Our new all-inclusive packages start from just £4999 and they make planning a wedding an absolute breeze. These packages include the bridal prep cottage for the night before the wedding, chair décor, DJ, arrival drinks, 3 course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine for during the meal, a glass of Fizz for the toast and a 5 item finger buffet for the evening. We also offer a free menu tasting for the wedding couple to enjoy a peaceful night out during the planning process.
What is included in this pricing:
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
Reviews
(30)
Zoe and Mitchell
Happy couple married in May
May 2022
The perfect wedding for us

We got married at little channels and we couldn't be happier with how our wedding went. The staff were brilliant, ensuring everything from decor to dancing ran smoothly. The food was amazing, we and our guests loved it. Not only did they support us as bride and groom they also looked after our parents and bridesmaids ensuring everyone had what they needed and were in the right place. Nothing was too much trouble and we were very well looked after. Many guests commented it was the best wedding they'd been to in years/ever so we thank the events team at little channels for making our day great and special thanks to Georgina for being an absolute star on our special day. Zoe and Mitchell

Yvonne and Jon
Happy couple married in September
September 2021
Book Little Channels and you will not be disappointed.

We absolutely fell in love with Little Channels when we viewed it. The beautiful intimate venue with its rustic beams and fairy lights sold itself. But on top of that the wedding team were so friendly and accomodating that you just know even from the initial viewing that they will excecute the day perfectly... And they did! Dannielle and Lindsey were professional and friendly. I am a perfectionist who fusses over detail. But I didn't have to worry at all on the big day as they had utilised all our crazy decorations and activities perfectly. The guests even commented on the polite staff and how nothing was an inconvenience for them. Oh, and the food! There is so much of it and it is delicious! There was not a single hungry belly left, no-one had any room for buffet and cake. I suggest bringing cake small cake boxes for guests to take away as they will not have room to eat it on the night. Thank you Danielle and Lindsey! Thank you for hosting our perfect day and for not blinking an eye at our crazy ideas and decorations! Just dealing with our requests like the pros you are!

Robert & Phillipa Evans
Happy couple married in May
January 2021
All I can say is they made our day complete.

We held our wedding at Little Channels in May, all I can say is they made our day complete, wonderful staff, food and attention to detail. The room looked amazing and i would highly recommend them. Fantastic, thank you all!

Abbey & Matthew Wadhams
Happy couple married in May
January 2021
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We just want to say a HUGE HUGE Thank you to Jason & all of the team at Little Channels. We had the most perfect day on Sunday 21st May for our wedding reception & it was everything and more than we ever wished for. From the very start with all of the emails & phone calls you have all been incredibly helpful & really put me at ease with everything. I knew we were in the best hands being looked after by you all. From the moment we walked in on Sunday the venue was decorated absolutely perfectly. I had so many decorations for you to set up & you all just did it at no bother at all. Nothing was ever a problem for you & your team. You worked super super hard on Sunday hosting everyone, making sure the day was on time & making sure we were happy with everything. The food was brilliant!! We've had so many comments from our guests saying it was the first wedding they've ever been too where they really enjoyed their food. Our day was absolutely perfect & from the moment we looked round the venue I knew it was the place I wanted my reception to be in and we are so happy & chuffed with the whole day. Thank you to all of your staff individually for making our day truly perfect & for working so hard. I wouldn't have changed anything. The evening buffet was delicious too. We've had so many people say it was the best wedding they've ever been too and that is because of how amazing the venue was. Once again Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding absolutely beautiful & perfect!

Danielle & Ian Taylor
Happy couple married in June
January 2021
Wish we could do it all over again!

We had our wedding at Little Channels on Sunday, the whole day was absolutely perfect, Dannielle was fantastic from the initial planning stages right through to the evening reception, she was so knowledgeable, calming and helpful. Jason was also brilliant and so hard-working, making sure everything went smoothly. The staff all had smiles on their faces and made a great atmosphere. We had so many lovely comments on the beautiful venue and food. Wish we could do it all over again, thank you so much!!!!

Lisa & Darren Copus
Happy couple married in May
January 2021
Flawless in every way.

My wedding was simply amazing flawless in every way. Fantastic venue the rooms totally gorgeous and my guests could not believe how beautiful the whole place was. I could not even fault the food in anyway. Thank you so much for everything we will certainly return and so will my guests.

Natalie & Antony Hennis
Happy couple married in June
January 2021
Nothing was ever too much hassle.

My husband Antony and myself had our wedding on Thursday just gone. 1.6.17. It was amazing day. Staff have been wonderful and just helped the day run smoothly. It's a beautiful venue and all our guests loved the food and venue. Nothing was ever to much hassle. Big thank you especially to Dani who has answered our questions and so patient with all our changes. Also to Jason who did front of house for our wedding. It was beautiful day and I would recommend little channels to any one. It has real family feel. Big thank you xxx

Jackie Phillips & Nancy Miller
Happy couple married in October
January 2021
The venue was perfect, the food was delicious

We want to thank the team at Little Channels for all their hard work to make our wedding day just fabulous on 25th October 2016. The venue was perfect, the food was delicious and the day ran so smoothly .. Many of our guest commented on how well organised everything was and the quality of the food. There's not enough thank yous to express our gratitude to Jason and Danielle for all their help and advice before and during our special day.

Hayley Copeman
Wedding: October
December 2020
I’m getting married here in 2022, it’s beautiful.

I’m getting married here in 2022, it’s beautiful.

Heather & Ollie
Happy couple married in April
December 2020
All the staff were so accommodating and made you feel like the most important couple in the world.

All the staff were so accommodating and made you feel like the most important couple in the world.

Little Channels Location & Contact Details

Address

Pratt's Farm Lane West, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PR, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Aim for the Chelmer Park & Ride roundabout. If arriving from Braintree way, turn right at the roundabout. If arriving from Springfield/A12 way, turn left at the roundabout. Our entrance is about 500 yards up on the right.

Nearest Town

Chelmsford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A12 Junction 19

Nearest Train Station

Chelmsford

Nearest Airport

Stansted

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Little Channels?

It sounds cheesy but every wedding is unique and special in it's on way - so there is no such thing as a best wedding!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Keep a simple but organised file with all of your plans and supplier details and never be afraid to ask your venue for help.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Once we had a Groom that recorded a tongue-in-cheek One Direction style music video for his speech with all of his Groomsmen. It was hilarious and had the whole room in stitches!

Describe Little Channels in 5 adjectives

Beautiful, intimate, charming, relaxed and romantic.

Where’s the best photo spot at Little Channels?

Our wedding arches. They are perfect for couple shots and have bright lights that make them ideal for both day and evening photos.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Little Channels?

No but we once had Danny Dyer turn up to a children's party dressed as a pirate!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate!

What is Little Channels most unique feature?

It's intimacy. The layout of the barn really helps to keep everyone close together no matter what stage of the day; you never lose guests to a big empty room. Plus the bar is always close by!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our feedback and reputation for having created so many happy memories. There is nothing better than hearing a happy couple tell you how amazing their day was, it makes all the long hours so worth it.

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