OLD BRIDGE 01460 240 855 | www.old-bridge.co.uk This 16th-century manor and mature gardens provide a glorious backdrop to your special day. Built in the local honey-coloured ham stone, the house is close to the venue’s marquee and is integral to the whole ambience. The gardens, available for guests to enjoy, are dominated by a massive 400-year-old sweet chestnut tree, from which there hangs a triple seat swing where you can capture some memorable photos with your photographer. The venue is also blessed with formal lawns, rose beds and colourful borders. In addition there’s a wooded area with gravel paths and a small stream flowing past weeping willows, and all the mature trees are up-lit at night. You’re welcome to use the gardens for lawn games, a bouncy castle, street food, an ice cream van, garden furniture and more. Ceremonies can take place anywhere in the grounds or in the marquee where the number of guests is, of course, unlimited. Receptions are hosted in the marquee from May to September, which has a seating capacity of 200, and comes with its own catering area and bar, stage and dancefloor. The venue offers you complete freedom to arrange your own catering, music and décor. You’ll also benefit from having access at least one day before the big day to set up and also the day after to clear away. Accommodation at Old Bridge comes in the shape of five off-grid bell tents set in an idyllic neighbouring field, that are available to hire alongside the venue. SHEPPY’S CIDER 01823 461 233 | www.sheppyscider.com Nestled between Taunton and Wellington in the heart of Somerset, Sheppy’s Cider Farm is a family-run farm that’s been lovingly crafting premium award-winning craft ciders for more than 200 years. With 90 acres of orchards to explore, there’s plenty of opportunity to be at one with nature during your day as well as capturing endless pictures. What’s more, there’s plenty of accommodation available nearby and the venue is only 10 minutes from the motorway, convenient for those out-of-town guests. WATERSIDE COUNTRY BARN 01823 461 817 | www.watersidecountrybarn.com A hidden gem surrounded by fields with panoramic views of the stunning countryside, this is a charming and romantic barn venue. The grounds feature on-site glamping accommodation across four units sleeping up to 10, each with its own firepit. The site itself is surrounded by the River Tone, with a beautiful lake at its heart and abundant wildlife. The setting offers a gorgeous backdrop for those all-important photos and there’s even a row boat, giant tree swing and old red tractor for some fun shots. LOCAL VENUES 15
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