The Pumping House

(65)
£2,500 - £6,950 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
10 Bedrooms
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Description

At The Pumping House we truly believe each wedding is unique. You will work with our wonderful in-house catering team and dedicated Wedding Manager to ensure every aspect of your day is tailored to create a completely bespoke and magical experience. Our old meets new venue features two licensed ceremony rooms, main hall for wedding breakfasts, accommodation and a large lawn for outdoor drinks receptions. Late licensed to 1am, our beautiful red brick building, still featuring the original and distinctive chimney, is located in the heart of Sherwood Forest. The tranquil surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for weddings and offers ample opportunity for unique photography. The Pumping House is just a short drive from Sheffield, Nottingham, Lincoln and Mansfield. Set over two impressive floors you can hold a ceremony in the Ollerton Room which has beautifully unique parquet flooring and is filled with natural light from the original paned windows, creating the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies, this is licensed for civil ceremonies with seating for up to 100 guests. The Engine Hall is also licensed for civil ceremonies from 80 to 150 guests. Guests can enjoy drinks and canapés following the ceremony in The Conservatory Bar or the beautiful landscaped garden. The Engine Hall provides an impressive setting for the wedding breakfast. The unique tiling, stunning arch windows and high glass ceiling create an illuminating space that is perfect for weddings from 50 to 170 guests. The room can accommodate various layouts and can be used as a canvas for different theming and settings. As dusk falls, guests can dance the night away, celebrating this memorable day and bringing The Engine Hall to life. The Pumping House also unveils an oasis of beautifully thought-through, luxury apartments. Nestled at the rear of our historic venue, these ten Self-catering apartments are the perfect accommodation for your wedding party.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lian
Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! At The Pumping House we work with you to create the amazing day you are dreaming of, we will do all we can to meet your expectations and help you on your wedding planning journey.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of The Pumping House

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
32
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
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Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
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Pricing for The Pumping House

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,500
Maximum Price
£6,950
Here at The Pumping House we want our couples to have their day their way and with this in mind we offer our exclusive venue hire price and then help you create your perfect day on top of this with all your food drink and entertainment needs.
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£20
Maximum Price
£49
With a whole range of menus to suit all dining styles from traditional three course meals to relaxed tapas sharing platters we have everything covered.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Table linen included
Cutlery included
Bespoke menu available
Corkage charge applicable
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for The Pumping House
(65)

Matt & Kerin
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Dream Day

Our guests were blown away by the stunning venue. Everyone commented on how delicious the food was and all the staff were so helpful, kind and couldn't do enough for our wedding guests. Lian and team sorted everything for us, so accommodating with our weird things we needed doing... Motorbike drop off, flower set up and 3 looney Dogs. The team took it all in their stride, I didn't notice them till I needed them and then it was done... Perfect team work I can't thank you enough Pumping House. The accommodation was amazing and the breakfast was a wonderful way to talk over the day before and yet again the food was amazing. A very happy couple - thank you.

Louise & Mike
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Absolutely Incredible!!!

When we were initially looking at the venue, I nearly didn't view it due to distance from where we lived. Then we arrived and I was just blown away. I had the wedding dress moment with the venue. Then I was told that my dog could be there. Signed, sealed and they definitely delivered!! I am completely blown away by the experience with The Pumping House and their ability to make our day so special!! Lian was our wedding manager at the venue and she was just incredible. She has been contactable, helpful and reassuring during the whole time that we've been planning the wedding. The staff on the day were just awesome. They served the meals so quickly and efficiently. If people had specifications for their meal, they were adhered too. We had so many compliments saying that the food was the best they had ever had. I honestly will never be able to thank you and your team enough for how hard you worked to make our day as special as it was. We were often referred to as the chilled couple - I don't think we would have been as chilled if it wasn't for the professionalism of the venue! For anyone considering booking the venue, I would 100% recommend to! The accommodation was insane and absolutely well worth using full advantage of if possible.

Joe & Amy
Happy couple married in December
January 2024
Amazing Venue & Even Better Staff

As i said within my speech..... 'From the moment we walked into the Pumping House we knew this was the venue for us, but what we didn’t know was simply how brilliant Lian would be, nothing was too much and we are amazingly grateful to her'

Anna and Richard
Happy couple married in December
January 2024
Absolutely Incredible

Absolutely incredible. We got married early December 2023 and we can’t recommend the venue enough. Lian was brilliant and on the day everything was well organised and went according to plan. We wish we could do the whole thing all over again. The food was also exceptional - we had tapas and got so many compliments from our guests, so would highly recommend!

Mr and Mrs Smith
Happy couple married in August
January 2024
The Best Day of our Lives!

We knew this venue was the one as soon as we pulled into the car park! It is beautiful outside but inside is even more stunning! Nothing was too much trouble for us and we felt so looked after by the team from the minute we booked until the minute we sadly had to leave the morning after! 5 Stars just isn't enough!

Katie and Chris
Happy couple married in December
December 2023
Absolutely Amazing!

Wow! Amazing venue, amazing staff! Beautiful grounds which the guests were blown away by, and the rooms are beautiful When we first looked around the venue we got in the car and said to each other this is the place. We then proceeded to go to some of the wedding fairs they hold, and thats where we booked our flowers, the cake, the stationary and the stylist for the venue. The day of the wedding just went so smoothly and I will never forget how above and beyond the staff went for any little detail I wanted. The food was gorgeous! Felt like it was christmas day! All the guests were full to the brim and couldn't stop saying how lovely it was!

Hannah and Joe
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
Best wedding day!

So grateful for the pumping house for helping us have the best wedding day ever, everyone said how much they loved the venue and the food and how fun the day was!!

Sam and Damon
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
A wonderful day

Such a beautiful venue and great staff.

Jenni Hughes
Wedding: January
December 2023
Beautiful Venue

I’ve visited The Pumping House on many occasions as a Makeup Artist for Brides and their Bridal parties and also had the pleasure of visiting for some photoshoots. It’s a stunning, unique venue with fantastic staff. Highly recommended!

Celebration Elevation
Wedding: August
December 2023
Brilliant venue and staff

Im a supplier and have set up at the venue a few times. The staff are always really accommodating. Such a great venue too.

Location & Contact Details for The Pumping House

Wedding Venue Address
Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Pumping House?

There is no individual wedding that stands our completely at our venue, we could take little bits of all our weddings and pop them together to make the best day!

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

Take time to study your suppliers, wedding photographs will be with you for a lifetime so invest wisely.

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

Each wedding is so different, its really difficult to answer!

Describe The Pumping House in 5 adjectives

Quirky, Industrial, Unique, Fascinating, Picturesque

Where’s the best photo spot at The Pumping House?

The arch windows in the Ollerton room are a winner every time!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Pumping House?

Several have been spotted amongst the guests!

What’s your favourite canapé?

This is a very hard one but if we really have to choose it has to be our Onion Bhajis with tomato Jam!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza!

What is The Pumping House most unique feature?

The views from our mezzanine floor of the Engine hall set up for wedding breakfast

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The start to finish and out relationship with each and everyone of our couples from the minute they book until after their wedding! Getting to know them personally makes the wedding journey more enjoyable!
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