You can have your entire day with us ceremony, daytime reception and evening reception, or a combination. If you are having a ceremony off-site but looking for a venue for your evening guests to join in your celebrations, we offer availability for evening-only receptions.  Or if you are looking for a late ceremony on our site and then straight into an early-evening reception (cutting out the daytime reception) all these flexible options are available.   

Daytime Reception

Back Lawn of Abbot’s Hall and Marquee: Capacity 180

Your daytime reception could be the picturesque location of the back lawns of Abbot’s Hall where our beautiful marquee is situated. Your guests will be able to enjoy a drink or two and take in the beautiful countryside surroundings. There are many ways you can build your day and entertain guests, and many clients have hired anything from lawn games to photobooths to bouncy castles. We are open to your ideas and work with you to create a special day that is personal and bespoke to you.

We can provide a free-to-hire bar as part of your package which cuts down costs for you, we are also flexible if you want to make your own arrangements.  Tables and chairs are provided, and you are free to decorate the venue as you like by prior arrangement with us or you can hire a professional dresser. 

Evening Receptions

Abbot’s Hall Barn

If you are planning a lively evening with a DJ/Disco or live music, Abbot’s Hall Barn can be booked for your evening reception, allowing your guests to dance the night away and for you to enjoy that first dance together. The barn will be ready to greet your evening guests allowing them to arrive and enjoy a drink even if you and your daytime guests have slightly overrun.

With the barn you also have the additional benefit of the use of outside space with seating. There is a generous yard outside the barn that caterers can use to serve evening reception food.