Description
If you’re dreaming of a wedding surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Bedfordshire countryside, The Gardens at Polehanger is a perfect choice. This family-run outdoor venue, set on the grounds of an 18th-century farmhouse at Polehanger Farm, offers a truly unique and private space for your special day. With a flexible approach, you have the freedom to design a wedding that reflects your personal style—no two celebrations here are ever the same.
About The Venue
The Gardens at Polehanger is a dry-hire venue, which means you can handpick every detail—from your caterers to your florists—without any restrictions or corkage fees. The venue features stunning, uninterrupted views of the countryside, a long tree-lined driveway, and beautifully maintained gardens. The rustic charm of the working farm, combined with wildflower meadows, woodlands, and heritage barns, creates countless picture-perfect spots for your wedding photos.
Your Wedding Experience
When you book The Gardens at Polehanger, you get exclusive use of the entire site for your celebration. While the venue isn’t licensed for civil ceremonies, there’s plenty of space for a heartfelt blessing or a celebrant-led ceremony with up to 150 guests. A recently renovated open-sided heritage barn offers a charming and impressive setting for your reception. Plus, the expansive gardens are ideal for setting up a marquee, tipi, or yurt that matches your vision and style.
Accommodation
Included in your venue hire is a six-bedroom farmhouse where you and your closest family or friends can get ready and stay overnight. Wake up to a continental breakfast on your first morning as a married couple. For your guests, The Meadows at Polehanger provides luxury glamping cabins right on-site, making it easy and comfortable for everyone to relax after the festivities.
Key Features & What’s Included
- Exclusive use of the gardens and grounds for your entire wedding day.
- Space for up to 150 guests for both ceremony and reception.
- Flexible dry-hire policy—choose your own suppliers with no corkage fees.
- On-the-day wedding management by an experienced event coordinator to keep everything running smoothly.
- Overnight accommodation in the six-bedroom farmhouse included in the standard package.
- On-site car parking, power, and water facilities provided.
- Pet-friendly venue—bring your four-legged friends to share in your celebration.
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Reviews (1)
- EErica and Mikey - Herts and Beds Wedding Magazine15/05/2023We loved the ability to create our dream day...!We loved the ability to create our dream day...!We loved the ability to create our dream day with hep and support from suggested vendors. We loved how the venue had different pockets of space but overall was small enough to feel intimate. We loved the ability to create our dream day with hep and support from suggested vendors. We loved how the venue had different pockets of space but overall was small enough to feel intimate.
Location & Contact Details for The Gardens at Polehanger
Where is The Gardens at Polehanger located?
The Gardens at Polehanger is located in Meppershall, Bedfordshire, England, with the postal code SG17 5LH. This picturesque venue is situated in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, offering a peaceful setting for your wedding day.
What type of wedding venue is The Gardens at Polehanger?
The Gardens at Polehanger is a family-run, outdoor dry-hire wedding venue set on the grounds of an 18th-century farmhouse at Polehanger Farm. It features stunning gardens, wildflower meadows, woodlands, and heritage barns that create a unique, rustic charm for your celebration.
Can I bring my own suppliers and caterers to The Gardens at Polehanger?
Yes! The Gardens at Polehanger operates a flexible dry-hire policy, allowing you to handpick your own caterers, florists, and other suppliers without any restrictions or corkage fees. This gives you complete freedom to design a wedding that reflects your personal style.
Is The Gardens at Polehanger licensed for civil ceremonies?
The venue is not licensed for civil ceremonies; however, it offers space for heartfelt blessing ceremonies or celebrant-led weddings with up to 150 guests in a beautiful outdoor setting. You can also use the recently renovated open-sided heritage barn for your reception.
How many guests can The Gardens at Polehanger accommodate?
The Gardens at Polehanger has ample space to accommodate up to 150 guests for both ceremonies and receptions, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
What accommodation options are available at The Gardens at Polehanger?
The venue includes a six-bedroom farmhouse for you and your closest family or friends to get ready and stay overnight. Guests can also enjoy luxury glamping cabins provided by The Meadows at Polehanger right on-site, perfect for relaxing after the festivities.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens at Polehanger?
Yes, The Gardens at Polehanger is a pet-friendly venue. You are welcome to bring your four-legged friends to share in your special day and celebration.
What facilities and services are included with venue hire?
When you hire The Gardens at Polehanger, you receive:
- Exclusive use of the gardens and grounds for your entire wedding day.
- On-the-day wedding management by an experienced event coordinator.
- Overnight accommodation in the six-bedroom farmhouse.
- On-site car parking, power, and water facilities.
Can we set up our own marquee or tipi at The Gardens at Polehanger?
Absolutely! The expansive gardens provide an ideal space to set up a marquee, tipi, yurt, or other structures that match your wedding vision and style, offering you great flexibility in designing your celebration.
What makes The Gardens at Polehanger a unique wedding venue in Bedfordshire?
The Gardens at Polehanger stands out due to its combination of peaceful Bedfordshire countryside views, a private family-run farm setting, flexible dry-hire policy, scenic gardens and barns, and inclusive accommodation options, all providing a bespoke and intimate atmosphere for your wedding day.
