Wedding Venues

in Wokingham, Berkshire Wedding Venues Welcome! If you are looking for a place to hold your wedding or civil partnership ceremony, then Wokingham Borough has a variety of venues to choose from. The purpose of this booklet is to give you an introduction to the venues within our borough that are licensed to hold legal weddings and civil partnerships. Each page holds basic information about the venue and is correct at the time of going to press, but for more information please contact the venue direct. When you have discussed a potential date with your chosen venue then you will need to contact the Register Office to discuss the availability of registrars.

COVID-19 Please note the information provided (for example number of guests a venue can hold) is based on pre-COVID times. You will need to follow government regulations on the holding of ceremonies that are in force at the time of your wedding/civil partnership. Visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus for the most up to date guidance.

VOWS CEREMONIES/CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE Our venues are also able to host ceremonies where couples do not want a legal ceremony. For instance, they may have had a legal ceremony elsewhere and wish to celebrate their marriage, or make or renew their vows in front of family and friends. We are happy to work with couples to provide a ceremony of their choice.

DISCLAIMER The information on the following pages has been provided by each venue. Wokingham Borough Council does not guarantee its accuracy nor does it endorse any particular venue.

ANY QUESTIONS? If you have any questions regarding the venue, please contact them direct using the contact details at the bottom of their page. Any questions regarding booking registrars and conducting your ceremony please contact us on 0118 974 6000 (select option 3, then option 3). Normally a private members club, Bearwood The Clubhouse decor is luxurious yet Lakes opens its doors to non-members for understated, therefore giving endless ways you a limited number of weddings each year, can personalise with your theme and colour making your day extra unique. scheme. Bearwood Lakes Ceremony capacity 60 Planning your special day can be easier than Our open plan, luxurious Clubhouse provides you imagine, with a friendly, experienced team the perfect space for your wedding reception. Sit-down reception capacity 120 to welcome you and your guests; Bearwood Quick Check Your own private bar in addition to a sunny Outdoor facilities Yes Lakes brings together everything you need in balcony, your guests will be comfortable and one outstanding location. well looked after. Option of outdoor ceremony No A licensed ceremony venue with stunning Our Restaurant seats up to 120 for your sit Marquee available No panoramic views of the surrounding golf down Wedding Breakfast and our talented Fireworks allowed No course as you say ‘I Do’. Chefs will cook your personal menu to Luxurious facilities surrounded by 200 perfection. Parking available Yes acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside, in After the formalities, the evening party will be Option of exclusive use Yes addition to three picturesque lakes, providing remembered by your guests for years to come Outside caterers allowed No the perfect backdrop for your wedding with built in dance floor and plenty of space photography. for dancing. Bridal suite available No Seating up to 60 people for your ceremony in Guest accommodation No our beautiful Clubhouse, with our dedicated wedding planner to ensure the day runs Wedding coordinator Yes perfectly. Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes BEARWOOD LAKES GOLF CLUB Bearwood Road · Sindlesham · Wokingham · RG41 4SJ Time available until 1am 0118 9797900 · [email protected] · www.bearwoodlakes.co.uk Wheelchair access Yes Cantley House Hotel and Barn is a privately We have also recently added an outdoor owned boutique hotel set within 50 acres of gazebo giving couples the option of holding stunning Berkshire countryside, located on an outdoor ceremony on our beautiful lawns. the outskirts of Wokingham. Holding your civil ceremony on site Cantley House Hotel & Barn Ceremony capacity 120 As the former home of the Marquis of means the whole day can comfortably take Ormonde, the property has a grand yet place under one roof without the worry Sit-down reception capacity 100 homely feel with quirky and eccentric surprises of transporting guests from one venue to Quick Check Outdoor facilities Yes at every turn. another. Whether you are looking for a venue for a When you choose Cantley House as a Option of outdoor ceremony Yes small and intimate wedding reception or a wedding venue for your special day our Marquee available Yes larger more elaborate event our unique and dedicated staff will make our house feel like enchanting property has an array of function your house. You can rest assured that you Fireworks allowed Yes facilities to suit every taste and budget; from will receive the highest level of service from Parking available Yes the original suites of our classic Victorian our hotel’s award winning team at affordable manor house to our distinctive 17th century prices, from initial enquiry, through the Option of exclusive use Yes barn. months of planning and on the big day itself. Outside caterers allowed No We have a number of beautiful wedding Bridal suite available Yes suites, large and small, licensed for civil ceremonies and marriages, located in our Guest accommodation Yes stunning Victorian manor house or 17th Wedding coordinator Yes century converted barn. Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes CANTLEY HOUSE HOTEL Milton Road · Cantley Park · Wokingham · RG40 1JY Time available until 12am 0118 9895100 · [email protected] · www.cantleyhotel.co.uk Wheelchair access Yes Discover the exceptional new Crowne Plaza British dining, we also have a speciality Indian Reading East, set in landscaped grounds and kitchen on site if you would prefer to treat offering a magnificent new venue for your your guests to authentic Indian cuisine. With wedding celebrations. This luxurious new 4 our flexible menus and years of experience, CrowneSilver Star 2AA Rosette hotelPlaza is the perfect Readingour chefs are more than Easthappy to meet any of Ceremony capacity 260 setting for truly memorable wedding. your requirements. Sit-down reception capacity 220 Combining traditional elegance with our We offer a fantastic variety of complementary Quick Check Outdoor facilities Yes inimitable style, sumptuous dining and services for the bride and groom, including a attention to detail, our team aims to meet luxury suite with breakfast in bed. Option of outdoor ceremony No and exceed your expectations and deliver an Your guests will also have the chance Marquee available No unforgettable day for you and your guests. to indulge, with discounted rates on Choose from our elegant and spacious accommodation and use of the Esprit Wellness Fireworks allowed No banqueting suites, including the Buckingham & Spa, including 19m Pool, Life Fitness Gym, Parking available Yes Suite, accommodating up to 220 guests, and Sauna, Steam Room and a wide selection of the Frogmore Suite, accommodating 110 spa treatments. Option of exclusive use Yes guests. We are licenced for civil ceremonies Outside caterers allowed Yes allowing you to house all of your celebrations in a single location. Bridal suite available Yes Our talented chefs have earned 2AA Rosettes Guest accommodation Yes in recognition of their exceptional culinary Wedding coordinator Yes skills, and we are pleased to offer a variety of different options for your wedding breakfast. Music licence Yes In addition to our extraordinary traditional Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes CROWNE PLAZA READING EAST Wharfedale Road · Winnersh Triangle · Reading · Berkshire · RG41 5TS Time available until 1am 0118 944 4231 · [email protected] · www.cpreading.co.uk Wheelchair access Yes We understand that your wedding is one of We are delighted to be home to our unique the most important days of your life, so at outdoor Wedding Gazebo, which can host up DoubleTree by Hilton St. Anne’s by ManorHilton we to 100St. guests. Anne’s Manor strive to provide the perfect celebration. With the ability to host ceremonies, Ceremony capacity 170 Nestled within 25 acres of stunning woodland receptions, wedding parties, accommodation and beautiful landscaped gardens, DoubleTree and much more for you and your guests. Sit-down reception capacity 180 by Hilton St. Anne’s Manor offers the perfect Quick Check · Licensed to hold civil ceremonies Outdoor facilities Yes backdrop for your day. · Set within 25 acres of beautiful grounds With a fantastic location, traditional Option of outdoor ceremony Yes accommodation and warm hospitality, the · Receptions for up to 200 guests Marquee available Yes hotel offers all you could need for your big · Dedicated wedding co-ordinator day. Fireworks allowed Yes Whether you are dreaming of an intimate Parking available Yes gathering to a grand occasion or a modern Option of exclusive use Yes ceremony to an outdoor ceremony, there are a variety of ceremony options to suit all. Outside caterers allowed Yes In addition, the superb grounds are ideal for Bridal suite available Yes your photographs. Guest accommodation Yes Wedding coordinator Yes Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ST. ANNE’S MANOR London Road · Wokingham · Berkshire · RG40 1ST Time available until 1 am 0118 977 2550 · [email protected] · www.stannesmanor.doubletree.com Wheelchair access Yes The Great House is in the village of Sonning- The beautiful space can host a wedding on-Thames, where the 18th Century Sonning ceremony for 120 and evening reception up Bridge joins the counties of Berkshire and to 200. Oxfordshire. Our 49 guest rooms are decorated with a Great House Sonning Ceremony capacity 120 Set on one of the most beautiful stretches modern feel. Sit-down reception capacity 110 of the River Thames, The Great House is Just a few steps away from the entrance to The surrounded by romantic views, and lawns, Quick Check Lodge you will find yourself on the riverside Outdoor facilities Yes stunning scenery and a Secret Garden lawn for the perfect wedding photograph. (Shhh…) Option of outdoor ceremony No If you share your ideas with us, we’ll make The hotel itself is steeped in history, recently them a reality. Marquee available Yes refurbished and completely transformed into a beautiful wedding venue. Fireworks allowed No The Great House Lodge is licensed for Parking available Yes ceremonies. It is filled with natural light Option of exclusive use Yes and surrounded by its own private terrace overlooking the river. Outside caterers allowed No We can work with you to make best use of Bridal suite available Yes our inside and outside facilities to make your Guest accommodation Yes ceremony really special. Wedding coordinator Yes Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes THE GREAT HOUSE AT SONNING Thames Street · Sonning-on-Thames · Berkshire · RG4 6UT Time available until 1 am [email protected] · www.greathouseatsonning.co.uk Wheelchair access Yes The Mill House is set within the stunning This allows us to be able to hold any wedding Berkshire countryside and offers beautifully or event in there at any time of year. landscaped gardens, where every season The Hotel has protected the heritage and shows off something new. The River Loddon has blended the old with the new, to create a Theruns alongside the gardenMill giving a beautifulHouse Hotel Ceremony capacity 120 beautiful setting. backdrop to your photos. The front of the Sit-down reception capacity 120 house boasts a traditional Georgian frontage We can host your wedding ceremony in all Quick Check with tall bay windows and stunning flower areas of the hotel, either in the house for up Outdoor facilities Yes beds. to 90 guests, in our marquee for 120 guests or in our Cedar Pavilion located in the wonderful Option of outdoor ceremony Yes After careful restoration to its former gardens for 120 guests. Marquee available Yes Georgian glory, the interior of The Mill House boasts high ceilings, original wood In all cases we offer exclusive use of the venue Fireworks allowed No flooring in the bar and large spacious for you to celebrate your special day with reception rooms, as well as twelve individually friends and family, with exceptional service in Parking available Yes decorated bedrooms. a friendly and unobtrusive manner. Option of exclusive use Yes The Mill House Hotel is family run and Outside caterers allowed Yes has been hosting weddings since 1994. We offer various reception rooms for both your Bridal suite available Yes wedding ceremony and reception, intimate Guest accommodation Yes weddings within the house or larger weddings in our riverside marquee which is available all Wedding coordinator Yes year round. Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes THE MILL HOUSE HOTEL Basingstoke Road · Swallowfield · Nr. Reading · Berkshire · RG7 1PY Time available until 12am 0118 988 3124 · [email protected] · www.themillhousehotel.co.uk Wheelchair access Yes We are experts in arranging and undertaking We are experts in civil ceremonies and have one wedding ceremonies and receptions. of the most impressive ceremonial rooms in Berkshire. When choosing a venue, it is essential that the management and staff help make you feel A choice of rooms; a great range - making the Sindlesham Court Ceremony capacity 20/300 confident and relaxed leading up to, and on the venue work for your needs. Sit-down reception capacity 300 day. At Sindlesham Court we achieve this in Menu planning; from modern seven-course unique ways: Quick Check dinners to late night bacon-bap platters. Outdoor facilities Yes You will have your own experienced wedding Self-catering weddings; book our kitchens for Option of outdoor ceremony No coordinator from day one. your sole use. Marquee available No No request will surprise them. Evening parties – transform the ballroom into Complete flexibility – one size, style or package a nightclub. Fireworks allowed Yes does not fit all; we love starting from scratch! Bars that can look after 300+ guests. Parking available Yes An easy-to-manage budget. Prices are agreed A large car park and within easy reach of local Option of exclusive use Yes when you book, and we stick to them. hotels for those travelling from afar. Outside caterers allowed Yes Menu tasting at a time to suit you, so you can At Sindlesham Court anything is possible so be sure of just how good the food will be on get in contact to arrange a viewing. Bridal suite available Yes the day. Guest accommodation No Comprehensive and friendly support; not just on what to do next, but also advice on Wedding coordinator Yes photographers, discos, cake-makers or even Music licence Yes casinos! Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes SINDLESHAM COURT Mole Road · Sindlesham · Wokingham · Berkshire · RG41 5EA Time available until 1 am 0118 978 3902 · [email protected] · www.sindleshamcourt.co.uk Wheelchair access Yes Stanlake Park is a magnificent country retreat, Heritage Venues’ Head Chef Krimo Merrir, set in the grounds of a beautiful wine estate will prepare a sumptuous feast for you and nestled in the heart of Berkshire. The and your guests, ensuring that each dish is stunning red brick architecture, set amongst beautifully presented and tastes incredible, as Stanlakethe vines of the working wine estatePark with a well as making sure that any of your guests Ceremony capacity 90/150 private walled garden boasting fruit trees and with special dietary requirements are well Sit-down reception capacity 150 attractive walls of ancient wisteria, provide looked after. Quick Check Outdoor facilities Yes any number of beautiful backdrops for your Despite its rural setting, Stanlake Park has special day. good access via train, plane and automobile, Option of outdoor ceremony Yes We offer exclusive use of the marvellous being close to Heathrow airport, on the main Marquee available No buildings at Stanlake Park, with fabulous areas train line into London and just a short drive for wedding day prep, ceremony, wedding off a number of motorways. Fireworks allowed No breakfast and party. The Sales Team at Heritage Venues would Parking available Yes The charming Coach House is an exquisite love the opportunity to show you around setting for your wedding ceremony, or a this beautiful haven, where you can forget Option of exclusive use Yes quintessential English drink reception, the all your troubles and be enveloped into the Outside caterers allowed No recently restored Vineyard Barn provides a fairy-tale land that is Stanlake Park, with its fabulous setting for your Wedding Breakfast secret gateways, walled gardens and beautiful Bridal suite available Yes and evening party and the luxurious Bow Loft vineyards. Enquire today using the form on Guest accommodation No offers a truly gorgeous space to spend the the website and the Sales team will be in morning of your wedding. touch! Wedding coordinator Yes Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes STANLAKE PARK WINE ESTATE Waltham Road · Twyford · Berkshire · RG10 0BN Time available until 12am 0118 932 0914 · [email protected] · stanlakeparkweddings.com Wheelchair access Yes Stokes Farm Barn is a beautiful Victorian barn Our in-house catering team is here to help surrounded by stunning gardens – a perfect throughout the planning process to ensure setting for your wedding. this part of your day is tailored to you. We use the finest ingredients and source locally where We are a family run business, set on a working Stokes Farm Barnpossible, including our very own Stokes farm Ceremony capacity 150 farm. We pride ourselves in our excellent free range eggs! customer service and will do all we can to Sit-down reception capacity 150 ensure your wedding really is the best day of Stokes Farm Barn is situated in Wokingham, Quick Check Outdoor facilities Yes your lives! Berkshire. It is easily accessible from Junction 10 of the M4, and close to Wokingham, Tie the knot in the main barn, then enjoy Option of outdoor ceremony No Twyford and Reading train stations. your reception on the lawn or inside on more Marquee available Yes mild days. We look forward to hearing from you! Fireworks allowed No The lower barn will be set ready for your guests to enjoy the wedding breakfast, after Parking available Yes which they will head back into the main barn Option of exclusive use Yes to dance the night away, with drinks served upstairs from the balcony bar. Outside caterers allowed No The picturesque gardens and walled patio are Bridal suite available No the perfect setting for your photographs and Guest accommodation No for your guests to celebrate your marriage. Wedding coordinator Yes Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes STOKES FARM BARN Dancefloor available Yes Binfield Road · Wokingham · RG40 5PR Time available until 12am 07850 516 888 · [email protected] · www.stokesfarmbarn.co.uk Contact: Suzanne Findlay – Venue Coordinator Wheelchair access Yes The Town Hall, with its elegant Victorian For receptions 70 people can be seated cross-beamed main hall and solid oak floors, is comfortably and we are a fully licensed a stunning venue for your special occasion premises. This historic Grade II* listed building can If you would like a tour or a detailed price list Town Hall, Wokingham Ceremony capacity 120 accommodate up to 120 seated guests for for our packages please get in touch with our your ceremony. friendly and helpful team that will guide you Sit-down reception capacity 70 through our options. Quick Check The adjoining Annexe, included in your Outdoor facilities Nil package and accessed through beautiful Please be aware that charges and booking of arched sliding oak door, gives flexibility to a registrar is separate and you will need to Option of outdoor ceremony No your arrangements. contact the Registry Office at the Borough Marquee available No Council offices to arrange this. We offer a selection of packages for your Fireworks allowed No special day to cater for your own taste and Our rooms are fully accessible by lift and meet budget. special mobility needs. Parking available 2 cars For a smaller, more intimate, ceremony we Please contact us for more information. Option of exclusive use 1 per day also have the beautifully decorated Diamond Outside caterers allowed Yes Jubilee Room which can accommodate up to 32 guests. Bridal suite available No The packages range from a simple ceremony Guest accommodation No to a ceremony with reception. Wedding coordinator Yes Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ No Dancefloor available No WOKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL Wokingham Town Hall · Market Place · Wokingham · RG40 1AS Time available until 11pm 0118 974 0880 · [email protected] Wheelchair access Yes Arrange your event at The Oaks to suit your We aim to make that special day a memorable budget, by engaging your own caterers, occasion. florist, entertainment, photographer and The Bowden Room can accommodate 30, or master of ceremonies. the Oaks Suite 120 seated guests. Wokingham Cricket Club Ceremony capacity 30/150 You will have exclusive use of the building, Both are licensed, for the ceremony of your Sit-down reception capacity 30/120 the Bowden Room, Oaks Suite, linen covered choice. tables, dance floor, fully staffed bar, together Quick Check Outdoor facilities Yes with a fully fitted kitchen, all included in the The building is fully compliant with the latest price. regulations regarding disabled facilities, all Option of outdoor ceremony No rooms are on one level, giving direct access The Oaks at Wokingham Cricket Club is from our onsite car park which has 80 spaces. Marquee available No licensed to hold Weddings, Civil Partnerships and Naming Ceremonies. The Oaks offers complete flexibility, giving Fireworks allowed No you the opportunity to plan your perfect day, Parking available Yes Situated in Sindlesham in idyllic surroundings, it’s our venue, but the choices are yours. offering stunning views, the contemporary Option of exclusive use Yes modern facility offers an abundance of natural light. Outside caterers allowed Yes Bridal suite available No Guest accommodation No Wedding coordinator No Music licence Yes Option for band/DJ Yes Dancefloor available Yes WOKINGHAM CRICKET CLUB Sadlers End · Sindlesham · RG41 5AW Time available until 12am Manager Karen Clyde · 0118 978 0361 · [email protected] Wheelchair access Yes The Wokingham Ceremony Room is adjacent to the Register Office at the Civic Offices in Wokingham. Recently redecorated, it is in the older part Wokingham Ceremony Room Ceremony capacity 26 of the building. It is on the ground floor of the Old Rectory, with its high ceilings, ornate Sit-down reception capacity No cornices and a stunning chandelier. Quick Check Outdoor facilities No It offers an alternative to couples wishing to have a smaller, less formal, wedding ceremony. Option of outdoor ceremony No It can be booked Monday to Sunday. Marquee available No The room takes the couple and up to 26 Fireworks allowed No guests. Parking available Yes Information about current prices is available Option of exclusive use Yes on our website. Outside caterers allowed No Also available at the Civic Offices is our Register Office which is for the couple and Bridal suite available No two witnesses only, no guests. This has limited availability. Please contact our office for Guest accommodation No details. Wedding coordinator No Music licence No Option for band/DJ No WOKINGHAM REGISTER OFFICE Dancefloor available No Civic Offices · Shute End · Wokingham · RG40 1WH Time available until 8pm 0118 974 6000 (option 3, then 3 again) [email protected] · www.wokingham.gov.uk Wheelchair access Yes THE FOLLOWING VENUES ARE ALSO LICENSED TO HOLD LEGAL CEREMONIES: · Doubletree by Hilton, Sindlesham · Leander Club, Henley · L’Ortolan, Shinfield · Sonning Golf Club

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Once you have provisionally booked your venue and booked your registrars, you will then need to Give Notice - this is a legal process that every couple has to go through to prove their identity and that they are legally free to marry/enter a civil partnership. We will explain this when you make your booking, but details can also be found on our website: www.wokingham.gov.uk