We are family owned an operated, offering you totally exclusive use of the venue and grounds for your big day (whole week-end hire also available).
We are licensed for civil ceremonies onsite either outside in the Roundhouse/Sunken Garden or inside in the Long Barn without effecting the wedding breakfast lay up. Ceremonies over 150 take place in the Main Threshing Barn.
Local Churches within a 1-3 mile radius include Malmesbury Abbey who welcome couples from outside the parish.
A choice of four catering companies with no set packages. Each couple can choose the menu they like from fine dining, sausage & mash, wood fired pizza ovens, afternoon tea, Asado/BBQs, sharing platters, fish & chips & much more - please just ask! Couples can also Build Your Own Package via our online package builder (food supplied via one of our four caterers Warings Catering) incl. venue hire, food, drinks packages, accommodation and more.
Fully stocked licensed and staffed bar with reasonable pricing. Option to provide your own reception drinks, wedding breakfast wines and toast fizz for a service charge.
Disco/bands welcome with easy access in to the Long Barn (dance floor area). No need to move any tables/chairs to make way for the dance floor.
Extra hour available for additional fee.
Wedding co-ordinator available to assist throughout, and manage on the day.
Onsite accommodation including Glamping between the months of April-September. Numerous hotels, cottages & B&Bs nearby (within 3 miles) for guests.
Land available on site for activities.
For more info please feel free to email or call! We are more than happy to show you around the venue and go through any questions you may have.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Melanie
Welcome to Winkworth Farm, we are looking forward to welcoming you on your special day.
Swindon & Chippenham mainline railway stations are also easily accessible.
We are located in the village of Lea, opposite the village school, follow the road for 1 mile to the venue.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Winkworth Farm?
All of our weddings are the best!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
If couples are flexible then the budget will go further.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A Bride in a wheel chair since childhood had galvanised buckets filled to the brim with lemons & a sign directing guests to the ceremony. The Bride told us she had been dealt lemons as a child, but was now making lemonade.
Describe Winkworth Farm in 5 adjectives
Beautiful, tranquil, peaceful, friendly & happy.
Where’s the best photo spot at Winkworth Farm?
Sunset in the fields.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Winkworth Farm?
Yes and they held their reception here on New Years Eve. We have also had a few celebrities attend weddings.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Tempura prawns.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Wood fired pizza.
What is Winkworth Farm most unique feature?
The Roundhouse which was built in the 1940's.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Being fourth generation & now having the fifth generation working in the business.