Rookery Meadow is a true blank canvas venue, meaning you have complete creative and financial control over every element of your special day. Whether you are seeking a relaxed day, festival wedding or classic marquee wedding, our flexible approach gives you a genuine chance to create something truly unique.
Campers are welcome whilst you can spend the night under the stars in our bridal bell tent.
Benefit from free unlimited hire of props from our Barn of Curiosities, including the rustic old oak bar, tree of cake, milk urns, log slices, jam jars, straw bales, blanket boxes and much more.
The lake features a jetty and lake walks, offering a beautiful spot for a ceremony or reception. Or have your marquee/ tipi away from the lake in the meadow, where ancient oak trees offer shade and there are two acres of grass ready for you to fill with guests and games.
Hire is from £5,000, there is no VAT to pay and the price includes:
- exclusive use for three days (Friday to Sunday)
- generator and wiring
- unlimited free prop hire from the Barn of Curiosities
- support to research and contact suppliers
- event manager on the big day
- freedom to camp
- bridal bell tent
- shower room
- luxury toilets
Facilities such as a marquee/ tipi, catering, drinks, entertainment, celebrant and flowers are not included and are hired in by each couple. We support you in seeking out the things that meet your needs and have a list of recommended suppliers to inspire you. There is no corkage! The average total cost of a Rookery Meadow wedding, including hire, is £18,000.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Gemma and Rob Walpole
When we became engaged there was no question about venues - the best place we could think of celebrating our special day was Rookery Meadow. Nowhere else could offer the freedom to choose everything we wanted, and nowhere else could match the beauty and tranquillity of the natural surroundings. We know that not everyone is as lucky as we are. Most people don’t have a fairy-tale meadow at the bottom of the garden. So we are giving you the opportunity to share ours.
We charge a fixed hire price of £5,000. For this you will enjoy three days exclusive use, room to camp, separate car park, unlimited hire of accessories from the barn of curiosities, help to source and contact suppliers, help to set up and breakdown, event management on the day, luxury toilet unit and a generator to provide power. You can also spend your wedding night under the stars in our bridal bell tent complete with wooden double bed, and you and any other campers will have access to a private shower, toilet and utility room (single shower room can cater for up to 15 campers).
A map and instructions on how to find us can be found on our website. A we only have six weddings a year there is only a sign outside on event days, ensuring we stay a little bit secret! Please therefore book visits in advance.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Rookery Meadow?
Will and Ruth's giant tipi wedding with a lakeside ceremony, mac'n'cheese food van, free bar and the most gorgeous chill out area complete with fire pit, bunting and sofas from our Barn of Curiosities. Such a beautiful day and a unique set up.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't worry about pleasing everyone else - it is your day so create what you want. If you don't want a first dance or a sit down meal, then don't have one! And equally important is enjoy every bit, from the planning to the day itself. It will go quickly so treasure every second.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Every wedding at Rookery Meadow is completely unique so they are all full of personal touches. One of our favourites was a handmade sweetshop built by the bride and groom.
Describe Rookery Meadow in 5 adjectives
Unique
Rustic
Relaxed
Alternative
Flexible
Where’s the best photo spot at Rookery Meadow?
On the jetty overlooking the lake
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Rookery Meadow?