Description
Located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, Rufford Abbey is a beautiful country park and wedding venue for all seasons. The 12th-century ruins, woodlands, formal gardens, and the lake offer tremendous photography opportunities. Within the park lies Rufford Mill, once a corn mill for the estate. Couples can get lost in the beauty of this venue, enjoying the abundance of history and romance in every corner.
Facilities and Capacity
Rufford Abbey boasts several event spaces for lavish wedding events. The Talbot Suite is a beautiful canvas for ceremonies, situated on the first floor of the mill with ample space for up to 80 guests for dinner. Once the tables are put away, the room can host 100 guests. The Markham Suite is an additional function room on the ground floor that offers an adjacent area for the wedding event. Couples and guests can retreat to this suite for further celebrations, hosting up to 100 guests. Rufford Abbey holds a civil ceremony licence, meaning you can spend the whole day in one magnificent place. Everything here is designed to enhance relaxation and ensure that the happy newlyweds have a special day they will never forget.
Services Offered
Rufford Abbey offers three all-inclusive wedding packages. The Pearl package is perfect for 50 day guests and 100 evening guests and is available midweek in the Talbot Suite. Chiavari chairs, linens, complimentary glasses of bubbles, three-course wedding breakfast and drinks reception services are included. The Ruby and Diamond packages provide equal services with additional amenities and bar options, such as an in-house DJ, extra day guests, and waitress-served canapes. The bar services can include a glass of wine or bottle of beer after the ceremony, half a bottle of wine per guest at the wedding breakfast, and a sparkling wine toast.
Website
https://www.ruffordmill.co.uk
Key Details
Capacity:
5 - 100Price from:
£40Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Historic
Ceremony options:
- Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
- Seated meal facilities
- Corkage option
- Alcohol licence
- Buffet meal facilities
- In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
- Dance floor
- Entertainment licence
- Evening reception facilities
Venue staff assistance:
- Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
- Wedding coordinator
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Car parking
- Confetti permitted
- Pet-friendly