SUTTON COLDFIELD, LICHFIELD, TAMWORTH & NORTH BIRMINGHAM

MOOR HALL HOTEL & SPA, B75 6LN 01213 083 751

Moor Hall Hotel & Spa is a family-owned venue surrounded by beautiful grounds in Sutton Coldfield. The four-star hotel has options for smaller or larger nuptials of up to 180 guests as well as evening-only receptions and afternoon tea receptions.

There are 83 bedrooms, including doubles, twins, family rooms and hot tub rooms for your friends and family to choose from and all guests will have access to the pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room and a full English breakfast the following day.

Celebrate in style

Choose to hold your civil ceremony inside the Charter Suite or outside in the magical Sunken Garden with its fountain, stone staircase and grottos for up to 180 loved ones. The elegant Charter Suite creates a spectacular backdrop for weddings. It’s decorated in subtle shades of grey and gold with chandeliers, a private bar, a dancefloor and a separate entrance which is perfect for large celebrations of up to 180 day and 250 evening guests.

The hotel’s first-floor rooms, which overlook the surrounding parkland, are ideal for small receptions.

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Book the hotel’s Wedding Preparation Suite the night before your wedding for the ultimate bridal party sleepover. The space has a four-poster bed, a sofa bed and connecting twin room, but what makes it perfect is the large dressing tables, mirrors and seating area for everyone to get ready on the morning of the wedding.

TAMWORTH CASTLE, B79 7NA 01827 709 551 | www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

Dating back almost 1,000 years, Tamworth Castle is situated within acres of beautiful grounds and has plenty of places to take those all-important photographs, including the floral terraces that drop down to the banks of the River Anker and the ancient Tudor and Jacobean walls that bring a romantic and intimate feeling to any occasion.

Celebrate in style

The Great Hall is perfect for ceremonies with candelabra and chandeliers throughout that create a twinkling glow which brings the room to life. The magnificent oak-timbered roof and decorated lead windows create a stunning backdrop for exchanging vows and set the scene for the rest of the day.

After the ceremony, you can head to the courtyard to mingle with your guests while your photographer gets to work snapping those key moments. The bandstand in the castle’s grounds provides a breathtaking backdrop and is worth taking a few minutes to visit.

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Tamworth Castle can work with its sister site, Tamworth Assembly Rooms, to create a bespoke menu and is perfect for receptions.

BILSTON BROOK WEDDING BARN LTD, WS13 8HY 07597 377 452 | www.bilstonbrookweddingbarn.co.uk

Bilston Brook Wedding Barn Ltd has been a working farm for more than 100 years and is located just one mile from the stunning cathedral city of Lichfield.

The barn offers a bespoke wedding experience, with a newly-furnished interior, hand-fired panelled walls, a bar, festoon lighting, a separate ceremony barn, new toilets and a bridal room. The venue has lots of charm and requires very little decoration, however, you can let your imagination run wild and embellish the barn to suit your tastes. There is also a large seating area with benches looking over the open fields, perfect for garden games or a barbecue.

Celebrate in style

The beautifully-decorated Main Barn is 90ft by 45ft and has a rustic décor throughout. For large celebrations, the Main Barn can be hired alongside the Ceremony Barn to accommodate up to 380 of your friends and family.

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The converted barn can be used as accommodation and hired over three-days.

ALREWAS HAYES, DE13 7DL

01283 791 625 | www.alrewashayes.com

Alrewas Hayes is a Grade II listed quintessential English country estate. Situated on the outskirts of Fradley Village, the property dates back to 1066 and is believed to be the extensive Staffordshire woodland noted in the Doomsday Book. This large 100 acre estate comprises of a central courtyard, landscaped gardens, woodlands and rural countryside. The venue fuses historical charm with a contemporary aesthetic, with each ceremony space offering a different style. There are also 11 bedrooms to choose from and impressive architecture throughout.

Celebrate in style

Ceremonies can take place in The Orangery. Bathed in natural light, with a flourish of period touches throughout, this events space brings an air of elegance to every occasion. Located within the wing of the house, it has a distinctive curved ceiling, arched windows and doors that open out onto the Courtyard. It’s capable of holding 100 guests for the service and 52

SWINFEN HALL, WS14 9RE

01543 481 494 | www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk

Swinfen Hall is an elegant Georgian manor house with a mixture of old and new styles. Set at the end of a sweeping drive, the property stands proudly amongst 100 acres of gardens and parklands and boasts a private deer park, ornamental ponds, a Victorian walled garden and a courtyard garden complete with a bar and a luxury marquee. In the middle of the deer park sits an impressive red tree which is an artistic impression of the venue’s commitment to fighting climate change. It was created by local artist MC Vincent and is a constant reminder to be as ethical and environmentally responsible as possible.

COTON HOUSE FARM WEDDING VENUE, WS14 9LQ

01543 432 429 | www.cotonhousefarm.com for the wedding breakfast.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Whittington in rural Staffordshire, the Coton House Farm Wedding Venue is a 16th-century farm that was once used as a rest point for local beef farmers on their way to Lichfield. This traditional Yorkshire board-clad building has large oak frames that blend into the rural setting. Inside is The Stables, a large preparation suite, with a comfy seating area, washroom facilities, dressing room and hair and make-up stations.

The Lakeside (180) overlooks the private lake, woodlands and wheat fields beyond. By day this area is a tranquil, whitewashed canvas for the creative and by night an atmospheric, star-lit party space.

Accessed via its own private walkway, The Great Barn (650) is the largest event space. Reminiscent of a cool airport hanger from the outside, it has a sleek and contemporary design on the inside, creating plenty of places to take photographs.

Alternatively, the Lobby (40) or Courtyard can be used for smaller ceremonies.

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You will receive a tasting evening ahead of the wedding, a book of trusted suppliers, access to the 11 bedrooms, including the honeymoon suite and breakfast for all of your overnight guests.

SHUSTOKE BARN, B46 2BL

01675 620 620 | www.crippsandco.com/shustoke-barn

Situated just outside Coleshill, Shustoke Barn is an 18th-century red brick barn set around a private courtyard. The ceremony and wedding breakfast all take place in the main barn, which is then transformed for the reception. Boasting a timber ceiling, flagstone floors, oak beams and floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light, the colour-changing LED lights and rustic iron candle chandeliers suit any colour scheme and set the mood for dancing. The space can accommodate 140 friends and family for the service and 200 for the evening celebration.

THORPE GARDEN, B79 0LH

01827 210 999 | www.crippsandco.com/thorpe-garden

Situated just a few miles from Tamworth, Thorpe Garden is a handcrafted wooden yurt and contemporary ceremony room in a beautiful walled garden. The property has on-site accommodation in the boutique guesthouse, which can sleep up to 42 guests in 21 en-suite guest rooms, including a honeymoon suite. The gardener’s cottage is available to use on the morning of the wedding, providing a quiet and relaxing space to get ready for the special day.