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Price: £2,500 – £8,500
Guests: 150
Description
Description
Welcome to The Trentham Estate: Your Dream Wedding Venue
Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, The Trentham Estate is an award-winning countryside venue that offers a stunning and unforgettable setting for your wedding day. Spanning 725 acres, this beautiful estate features breathtaking gardens, ancient woodlands, and a peaceful lake — the perfect backdrop for your special celebration.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to You
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, The Trentham Estate has a variety of elegant spaces to bring your wedding vision to life:
- The Loggia: Exchange vows in the historic, open-air Loggia located in the heart of the Italian Gardens — a truly fairytale setting.
- Lakeside Ceremonies: For a relaxed, natural vibe, say “I do” barefoot by the serene lake, surrounded by nature’s beauty.
- Marquee Receptions: Host your reception in a stylish marquee overlooking the Italian Gardens, perfect for both large parties and intimate groups. For autumn and winter weddings, enjoy a cozy, glass-fronted venue with lake views, accommodating up to 90 guests.
Capacity and Guest Accommodations
The Trentham Estate is flexible to suit weddings of all sizes:
- Celebrate with as few as 60 guests or invite up to 240 for a larger event.
- Reception marquees comfortably seat up to 150 guests.
- While the estate doesn’t have on-site bedrooms, a Premier Inn with 119 rooms is conveniently located on the property, making guest accommodation easy and accessible.
Personalized Catering and Expert Support
Your wedding day should be as unique as your love story. The Trentham Estate offers a fully bespoke experience, supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will guide you every step of the way. Choose from a range of preferred caterers to craft a menu that suits your style and tastes, including:
- Traditional wedding breakfasts
- Delightful afternoon teas
- Outdoor BBQs
- Intimate private dining
The venue also caters to specific dietary needs such as halal and kosher, with kitchen buyout options available to ensure your guests are well cared for.
Unique Features That Set Trentham Estate Apart
- Stunning Grounds: With 725 acres of award-winning Italian Gardens and Capability Brown-designed parkland, your wedding photos will be nothing short of spectacular.
- Exclusive Use: Enjoy private entrances and dedicated parking for all your guests, creating an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
- Flexible Packages: From ceremony style to menu choices, every detail is tailored to you. Plus, mid-week wedding packages are available for added convenience and value.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Hannah Cope
From traditional wedding breakfasts and delightful afternoon teas to tasty outdoor BBQs or intimate private dining for smaller numbers, we can cater for any numbers large or small here at Trentham. Our 725-acres will leave a lasting impression on your guests and will provide the perfect backdrop for your celebrations and everlasting photographs. We'd love to meet you and hear all about your dreams and ideas, the only limit is your imagination!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2021
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of The Trentham Estate
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Trentham Estate
Pricing for The Trentham Estate
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Licensed outdoor space for your alfresco ceremony
Licensed marquee for an indoor ceremony
Ornate Upper Flower Garden for photographs and a drinks reception
Clearspan reception marquee with stunning views over the formal Italian Gardens.
Exclusive use from 11am on the day of your wedding until Carriages at 11:30pm (extension available)
Wedding Coordinator on the run up to, and during your day
A choice of caterers from our preferred supplier list
One year’s Trentham membership for the couple
Private entrance and parking for all guests
Garden admission for all guests
Full access to stunning grounds and the wider gardens for photographs
PLUS
Fully furnishings including:
Chiavari chairs and round banqueting tables for up to 150
Dancefloor & Stage (behind a reveal curtain)
Cake table and cake knife
Uplighters and Chandelier lighting
Fully licensed bar and glassware
Hide detailsReviews (15)
- CCamilla & Jon05/03/2025You and your team really went the extra mile!You and your team really went the extra mile!Thank you so much for all your help!! We had an amazing time and myself, Jon and all my friends and family were really impressed with Trentham. The whole day was really special and we felt that you and your team really went the extra mile!Thank you so much for all your help!! We had an amazing time and myself, Jon and all my friends and family were really impressed with Trentham. The whole day was really special and we felt that you and your team really went the extra mile!
- FFaizah and Razwan05/03/2025Don't think anyone could outdo what you organised!Don't think anyone could outdo what you organised!Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything. I had such a beautiful day. The Trentham Estate made it even more special for me. I wish I could do this all over again. This place would always be so special to me. All my guests were in awe of Trentham and how beautiful the place was. My biggest compliment of the day from 1 of my cousins was that 'I don't think anyone could outdo what you organised today'!Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything. I had such a beautiful day. The Trentham Estate made it even more special for me. I wish I could do this all over again. This place would always be so special to me. All my guests were in awe of Trentham and how beautiful the place was. My biggest compliment of the day from 1 of my cousins was that 'I don't think anyone could outdo what you organised today'!
- HHamish * Nicole08/10/2023Fantastic VenueFantastic VenueAmazing venue which was everything we hoped it would be. The staff were fantastic in making sure everything went smoothly on the day. Despite us being a bit behind time wise, the staff never passed this stress onto us but dealt with it very well behind the scenes. The venue enabled some amazing pictures to be taken, providing a very memorable experience worthy of a wedding day. The food provided in the pods was just what we needed for our day, and again the staff were perfect in making sure we were catered for, without hassling us. Thank you Trentham! Amazing venue which was everything we hoped it would be. The staff were fantastic in making sure everything went smoothly on the day. Despite us being a bit behind time wise, the staff never passed this stress onto us but dealt with it very well behind the scenes. The venue enabled some amazing pictures to be taken, providing a very memorable experience worthy of a wedding day. The food provided in the pods was just what we needed for our day, and again the staff were perfect in making sure we were catered for, without hassling us. Thank you Trentham!
- HHamish & Nicole28/09/2023We had a fantastic day & the service was excellentWe had a fantastic day & the service was excellentWe did want to say thank you very much to you and the team. We had a fantastic day and the service was excellent. We appreciate we were running late on the day and that may have caused stress behind the scenes, but that was never passed onto us. You were very accommodating. Also the team in the pods were very attentive, without being too much so, and helped make the day really special.We did want to say thank you very much to you and the team. We had a fantastic day and the service was excellent. We appreciate we were running late on the day and that may have caused stress behind the scenes, but that was never passed onto us. You were very accommodating. Also the team in the pods were very attentive, without being too much so, and helped make the day really special.
- AArousa & Kumail22/09/2023What I believe to be the best venue in EnglandWhat I believe to be the best venue in EnglandMy wedding day was absolutely amazing, I often wish I could relive it over & over. It was undeniably a perfect day, set in what I believe to be the best venue in England. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to visit again & reminisce. The venue itself was stunning and the staff, incredible. Our guests were also captivated by its beauty and uniqueness. Our ceremony by the water was a dream come true, despite a little rain, the backdrop of the breathtaking gardens more than made up for it!My wedding day was absolutely amazing, I often wish I could relive it over & over. It was undeniably a perfect day, set in what I believe to be the best venue in England. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to visit again & reminisce. The venue itself was stunning and the staff, incredible. Our guests were also captivated by its beauty and uniqueness. Our ceremony by the water was a dream come true, despite a little rain, the backdrop of the breathtaking gardens more than made up for it!
- LLiudvika & Tom20/09/2023Memories of Trentham Gardens will last forever!Memories of Trentham Gardens will last forever!Thank you for a wonderful event you made for us. We are really appreciated. Memories of Trentham Gardens will last forever!Thank you for a wonderful event you made for us. We are really appreciated. Memories of Trentham Gardens will last forever!
- AAmber & Jaymie20/09/2023Better than I could of ever imagined!Better than I could of ever imagined!Just opening cards and so wanted to quickly say thank you so much for the membership, we can't wait to soak that up. What a memory that's been crated for us there now thanks to last night. Our wedding was better than I could of ever imagined!Just opening cards and so wanted to quickly say thank you so much for the membership, we can't wait to soak that up. What a memory that's been crated for us there now thanks to last night. Our wedding was better than I could of ever imagined!
- AAleesha & Sohaib20/09/2023Extremely professional service Extremely professional serviceThank you Hannah for your extremely professional service and efforts throughout our wedding day! Thank you so much for the thorough planning and making our big day go as smoothly as possible.Thank you Hannah for your extremely professional service and efforts throughout our wedding day! Thank you so much for the thorough planning and making our big day go as smoothly as possible.
- SSharmane & Sheldon05/07/2023So beautiful that we wish we could re-live itSo beautiful that we wish we could re-live itWith regards to Trentham Estate, we cannot fault it! It was the best day of our lives, we were so glad we chose to have our wedding there. It was so beautiful that we wish we could re-live it. You were all so good. Thank you so much for dealing with all my stress and anxiety, you have been so great! We had the best team & suppliers that we could ever hope for, thank you so much!With regards to Trentham Estate, we cannot fault it! It was the best day of our lives, we were so glad we chose to have our wedding there. It was so beautiful that we wish we could re-live it. You were all so good. Thank you so much for dealing with all my stress and anxiety, you have been so great! We had the best team & suppliers that we could ever hope for, thank you so much!
- AAlison & Rob05/07/2023We couldn't have wished for better...We couldn't have wished for better...Hannah the wedding planner has been superb, from the first enquiry throughout. She communicated regularly with us, was reassuring and supportive. What she arranged was perfect and we couldn't have wished for better. We chose cream tea in a pod for our guests, Aris was our designated server during the afternoon tea. Utterly charming, attentive and delivered a great service until we left. Please thank Hannah and Aris, our day was memorable and faultlessHannah the wedding planner has been superb, from the first enquiry throughout. She communicated regularly with us, was reassuring and supportive. What she arranged was perfect and we couldn't have wished for better. We chose cream tea in a pod for our guests, Aris was our designated server during the afternoon tea. Utterly charming, attentive and delivered a great service until we left. Please thank Hannah and Aris, our day was memorable and faultless
Location & Contact Details for The Trentham Estate
Location & Contact Details for The Trentham Estate
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Where is The Trentham Estate located?
The Trentham Estate is located in Staffordshire, at ST4 8JG, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, GB. It offers a picturesque countryside setting for weddings.
What types of wedding ceremony spaces does The Trentham Estate offer?
The Trentham Estate provides a variety of ceremony spaces including:
- The historic, open-air Loggia situated in the Italian Gardens
- Lakeside areas perfect for relaxed and natural ceremonies barefoot by the lake
What reception options are available for weddings at The Trentham Estate?
The venue offers marquee receptions overlooking the Italian Gardens, suitable for both large parties and intimate groups. In autumn and winter, a cozy, glass-fronted venue with lake views is available for up to 90 guests.
How many guests can The Trentham Estate accommodate?
The venue can host weddings with as few as 60 guests up to 240 guests for larger celebrations. Reception marquees can comfortably seat up to 150 guests.
Does The Trentham Estate provide on-site accommodation for wedding guests?
While The Trentham Estate does not have on-site bedrooms, a Premier Inn with 119 rooms is conveniently located on the property for easy and accessible guest accommodation.
Can I customize the catering for my wedding at The Trentham Estate?
Yes, The Trentham Estate offers a fully bespoke catering experience with a range of preferred caterers. Options include:
- Traditional wedding breakfasts
- Afternoon teas
- Outdoor BBQs
- Intimate private dining
What unique features make The Trentham Estate ideal for wedding photography?
The estate spans 725 acres of stunning award-winning Italian Gardens and Capability Brown-designed parkland, providing breathtaking and varied backdrops that make wedding photos truly spectacular.
Is exclusive use of The Trentham Estate available for weddings?
Yes, couples can enjoy exclusive use of the venue, which includes private entrances and dedicated parking for all guests, ensuring an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
Are there flexible wedding packages available at The Trentham Estate?
The Trentham Estate offers flexible packages tailored to your preferences, including ceremony styles and menu choices. Additionally, mid-week wedding packages are available for convenience and added value.
Will I have support from The Trentham Estate during the planning of my wedding?
Yes, every wedding at The Trentham Estate is supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will guide you through every step of the planning process to ensure a flawless and personalized experience.
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