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Are you licensed for Civil Ceremonies?

Yes, we have two indoor spaces; our Freemason’s Lodge Room upstairs, and our main function room, as well as our Rose Garden outside, all of which are licensed.

Do you provide the Registrar? 

It is the responsibility of the couple getting married to arrange for a registrar to be in attendance on their Wedding Day. Please speak to our team for the contact details of the local registry office and about timings for your day.

What are the maximum numbers for a wedding?

80 seated day guests and up to 130 evening guests.

What are your prices?

All of our wedding packages are listed on the website, with various options available depending on your style and budget. For a more bespoke and individual package, please contact our team.

How do we pay for our wedding?

After the initial deposit has been paid, we ask for 50% of the estimated balance three months prior to your big day. The total invoice is then to be cleared no later than one month before the date of your event. We do understand, however, that you may need to add additional items onto the invoice after the one month point. We ask for this to be settled as soon as possible and no later than one week before your booking with us. You are more than welcome to pay off a larger proportion at any time if you prefer.

Payment can be made by cash, card, cheque or via online banking.

Is there any accommodation nearby?

Yes, speak to our team for more details. There are several options available within the local area.

Do you provide a venue dresser?

Yes, our sister company Sweetness and Lights Events are our preferred venue dressers. However, if you have your own team or would like to style your wedding yourself, please speak to our team.

Do you provide a cake stand and knife?

Yes, we do provide a cake stand and knife.

Can we have confetti?

Yes, as long as it is biodegradable. We do not allow confetti cannons.

Can we supply our own food?

No. You are required to use our team of in-house Chefs for your Wedding Breakfast. Please speak to our team about the evening supper and any extras such as candy carts.

Can we have alcoholic favours?

As with food, we are unable to permit any external supply of alcohol.

Can we have external suppliers?

Yes we are happy for you to use exteral suppliers. Please speak to our team regarding access and collection times, along with any relevant insurance documents that may be required.

Can we have fireworks?

We do allow fireworks, please speak to our team for more information on this. We are unable to accommodate Chinese lanterns being set off.

When can we drop off our wedding items?

Any table decorations, table plan, name cards etc. can be dropped off either the day before or on the morning of your wedding. Please package ALL items table by table with clear instructions, and pictures where possible, to enable our team to set up your tables correctly. Although we will do our utmost to store everything in a safe environment, our venue will not be held responsible for anything misplaced or broken.

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Do you supply chair covers?

Chair covers and sashes are included in all our wedding packages. We have a range of coloured sashes and hoods available to choose from.

Will the happy couple be able to get ready at the venue on the day of the wedding?

Where possible we will do our utmost to provide a room for you to get ready in. Please speak to our team for further details on this.

How do you set out the tables for the wedding breakfast?

We suggest between 8 and 10 guests per table. Tables are either 5ft or 5.5ft in size and a top table of 10 would be 20ft in length.

Can we give our guests a choice of food? 

There are several options for your wedding breakfast with various items on each menu which should satisfy all your guests. We can also cater for specific dietary requirements and need to be informed in advance if any of your guests have specific allergies.

Do you provide table centre decorations?

Yes, we provide beautifully decorated centrepieces, including lanterns, candelabras, birdcages, vases with floating candles, fish bowls, large floral displays, etc. Our wedding packages include a selection of table centrepieces which can be upgraded if required. If you are holding an evening celebration and require additional decor, our venue dressers Sweetness and Lights Events have a range of room decor from table centrepieces to chocolate fountains to sequin shimmer wall backdrops. Please speak to our team for more details.

What time will we have our wedding breakfast?

Dependent on guest numbers we allow approximately 2 hours for the meal & 30 minutes in total for the speeches.

How long will it take to turn the venue around for the evening reception?

We require approximately one hour (depending on the number of guests) to turn the venue around for the evening. During this time your guests may use the bar or outdoor space.

Can we provide our own evening entertainment?

We are happy for you to bring your own entertainment. This may be a band or a singer, for example. All we ask is that they provide us with a current Public Liability Insurance certificate. Please be aware of the space available when booking your entertainment.  

What time should we serve our evening supper?

We suggest that the best time to serve the evening supper is around 9pm. Food is served for a maximum of one hour and then cleared away.

During the evening celebrations, what time will the bar close?

Last orders will be given at 12:15am with the bar closing at 12:30am.

Do I need Wedding insurance?

That is entirely at your discretion. The average cost of a wedding these days is around £20,000. Many people will spend much less than this and others much more, but everyone getting married has something in common; In paying for their big day they are making one of the largest financial investments of their lives.

After buying a house or a car, the other significant financial commitment in most people’s lives will be their wedding day or civil partnership. It's important for you to have the peace of mind that should anything untoward happen (with your photographs, cake or if any of your wedding party become ill, for example), you won’t be left out of pocket.

Occasions at The Mill House

Whatever your celebration - allow our events team to take care of everything for you. Contact us to discuss your celebration and make an appointment to visit us so we can show you our newly refurbished venue and all that it has to offer. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, organising a wedding, or enquiring about conference facilities - we'd love to help.

As a privately owned venue, we place great importance on each individual celebration and we take every effort to consider all aspects of your special day. Our events team are available to assist you with every detail from initial enquiry through to planning the finer details and the running of your event on the day itself.

Get in touch today.

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  • wow the food was delicious, the service was impeccable and the staff are the nicest people Ange B
  • I've recently had the pleasure of attending more than one function at this recently refurbished venue. The building is really lovely, with a stunning function room and stylish bar. The food is very reasonably priced and first class, all of our guests were very complementary Ray G
  • Food was incredible, had a burger, pizza, wings and salt'n'pepper fries. All presented beautifully. Atmosphere is great with lovely decor and music at a good volume - can actually hear each other! Staff are fabulous - always smiling and happy to help! Sophie B
  • Lovely venue! A real hidden gem tucked behind a main road thats had extensive renovations over the last few years. Plenty of parking. Claire G
  • From the moment we went to set up till the last person left, you were all very helpful and excellent company. Big thanks to the bar staff, laughing, dancing and singing all night. Food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Michelle S
  • Can't recommend highly enough, had the school leavers party today. What a beautiful venue, Sharon has done an amazing job refurbishing and was brilliant with helping me organise a fab party. All the staff was so friendly will 100% be having an event here again. Charlene S
  • Outstanding Afternoon Tea - The Mill House put on a special Afternoon Tea for Mother's Day and it was fabulous. The attention to detail was second to none, with the whole tea being served in a very unique manner. There was also the option of gentleman's tea and children's tea so no-one was left out. The staff were very attentive and chatted with us and smiled throughout the whole afternoon. Sheila M
  • We had a christening party here a couple weeks ago. What a brilliant venue. Sharon and her team couldn't do enough to help and made it very special through lots of little extra touches. The venue itself is lovely and a great size for any function big or small. Dev
  • I couldn't recommend this place enough ,if there were 10 stars that's what they would have been given . This is the second function me and my family have attended here first my nephew's wedding and last night my nephew's 30th masquerade ball and it looked amazing and from the minute you arrive you couldn't be made to feel more welcome Amanda F
  • My brother and sister-in-law got married at The Mill House Venue on Friday and I literally couldn't fault a thing. The whole day was perfect, the staff were all amazing and the bride and groom had the day they dreamed of! Hollie B
  • Thank you so much for making my 40th birthday party so amazing! The staff were so friendly and helpful, the venue is stunning! The food was so yummy, everyone was really impressed! Kim S
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