• Our Ceremony barn can seat 100 guests.

• Our Reception barn can seat 100 for a sit down meal.

• You can later move the tables and party the night away with up to 150 people.

• Kindly be advised that our maximum capacity is set at 150 guests for safety purposes, and this limit cannot be negotiated.

• If you would like 150 guests for food this can be achieved by having a buffet style reception. There is a designated space in the reception barn to cater to this.

• We are licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships.

• We can serve alcohol until 11pm

• You can not bring your own alcohol (This includes table favours)

Our reception barn’s bar is open till 11pm and guests will need to leave by midnight.

With our Bronze, Silver and Gold packages you will have access to the reception and ceremony barns the evening prior 4pm-8pm

With our Gold package you will have access to the reception and ceremony barns to pack away the day after 9am-11am

With our Bronze, Silver and Gold packages you will have access you own wedding co-ordinator- Richard, who will make sure everything runs smoothly on the the day.

The bar in the reception barn is fully staffed.

Our bar staff are dedicated to serving beverages from behind the bar, including your toast and arrival drinks, while also ensuring a tidy and clear space by managing glassware.

Please note, our bar staff will not be responsible for clearing away food-related items such as plates or food-related mess, this remains the responsibility of your designated caterer.

To create space for a dance floor in the evening, clearing tables and chairs will be necessary by either you or party planner/stylist.

We do not supply any catering or music entertainment packages however we do have a recommended suppliers list

• You will not be charged for bringing in any suppliers or any hidden charges

• We have ample space for food trucks in the back and front courtyards

• The caterers won't have access to dedicated cooking facilities but will be provided access to our kitchen and washing facilities for their needs. Please encourage your supplier to get in to contact with prior to discuss

• The hovel is a lovely space for candy carts and light musical entertainment.

• There is plenty of space in the reception barn for musical entrainment or DJs once the tables have been cleared

• The couple and photographer will have the opportunity to take photos inside the Chapel of St Mary (weather permitting).

• You will have full use of the 12 acre grounds and courtyards including the hovel, sensory garden, kissing tree bench and woodland.

• Please be aware that the site of Bradwell Abbey cannot be closed to the public, however to this day we have never had a problem!

• Please only use natural confetti such a petals

We encourage you to decorate our barns to suit your vision. However, as our barns are listed buildings, we kindly ask that you refrain from using items like tacks that could potentially damage the walls or beams. Please consult with our staff for suitable decorating options, or we can coordinate with your chosen stylist to ensure decor complies with our preservation guidelines.

Additionally, due to the historical significance of our listed buildings, we are unable to permit open flames such as candles inside. We recommend opting for LED alternatives.

If you opt for our Silver or Gold packages your tables will be dressed with table cloths.

Please use only natural confetti.

£180 to add hanging wisteria

Please view our Venue Styling page for more options on decorating our barns

Chiavari chairs will be provided for up to 100 guests in our ceremony barn

If you would like to upgrade the reception chairs to chiavari please opt for our Gold package

We give the option of round or rectangular tables in our reception barn, if you would like this dressed with table cloths please opt for our Silver or Gold Package.

If you would like an alternative style of table such as rustic trestle tables please view our venue styling page

We are a dog-friendly venue, we do request you discuss your furry friends and the restrictions at your viewing.

Disable parking spaces are close to the entrance of the Reception barn.

Toilets are located on the ground floor in the reception barn with a dedicated disabled toilet & baby changing area.

Both our Ceremony & Reception barn are ground floor with no upper level.

The Ceremony barn is completely wheelchair accessible.

The Reception barn has multiple entrances. One entrance is completely wheelchair accessible, for the others with small step, ramps can be provided at request.

There is parking in the courtyard by the Ceremony barn.

Additional overflow parking is available by the entrance.

Disabled parking is available by the reception barn.

Please bear in mind where your arrival transport will park so we can let your guests know.