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Lancashire
, 
Samlesbury, Preston

Brockholes Nature Reserve

(17)
£1,400 - £3,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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Description

Imagine taking your wedding vows floating on water, surrounded by panoramic lake views and amazing wildlife. Our unique, award winning, Lancashire wedding venue is hidden within beautiful Brockholes nature reserve; offering a truly memorable setting for your wedding. Along the banks of the river, in our ancient woodland or with the sun setting across the lake, our 250 acre nature reserve provides a stunning stage for your photographs. Set in the heart of a Lancashire Wildlife Trust wetland nature reserve, our eco-friendly wedding venue floats on the lake amongst the reeds. What’s more, by choosing us for your special day you are supporting vital conservation work to help protect local wildlife. With an intimate lakeside ceremony room, stunning dining and reception rooms, and a range of delicious home-made wedding menus created using locally-sourced ingredients from the North West, Brockholes is a wedding venue with a difference, just waiting for you to create your own special day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Caroline
I'd love to show you round Brockholes floating Visitor Village and if you are lucky, you may see a heron or kingfisher on Meadow Lake! Brockholes is a unique location and we love nothing more than a good wedding.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of Brockholes Nature Reserve

Venue Type
Garden
Outdoor
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
165
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Confetti Permitted
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Exclusive Use
Water View
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Marquee Permitted
Nature reserve

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted

Pricing for Brockholes Nature Reserve

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,400
Maximum Price
£3,500
Low season is October to April and high season is May to September.
What is included in this pricing:
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£57
Maximum Price
£91
This includes an arrival drink, afternoon tea wedding breakfast, a glass of sparkling wine for speeches and a late-night snack. The higher price includes a barbeque wedding breakfast, extra drinks, canapes and use of the ice-cream cabin.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Set menu options only
Wine allowance per guest
Corkage charge applicable

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£1,400
Maximum Price
£4,000
Number of Guests Included
165
The pricing is variable dependent on season and includes venue hire, lime-wash chivari chairs, tablecloths, napkins, crockery, glassware and cutlery. Exclusive use of the wedding suite is included. Exclusive use of the entire village is available for an additional charge. Catering options are priced per person.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Brockholes Nature Reserve
(17)

Katie and Joey
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
A beautiful and magical day
Thank you so much for making our wedding day so wonderful and unique. It really was a beautiful and magical day. It would not have been possible without all the care and attention that you all gave.
Rachel
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
We would highly recommend Brockholes
Brockholes is a beautiful nature reserve and the reception rooms are right on the waters edge. There are amazing photo points and they are willing to work around what you want for your day. They recommend local hotels for people to stay in and block out a section of parking for your guests. Caroline showed us around and she was so lovely and helpful. She explained everything and was great with answering questions. We would highly recommend Brockholes as a wedding venue.
Ben and Caroline
Happy couple married in March
August 2023
Brockholes had the perfect relaxed, personal feel
We wanted somewhere with a personal feel, not too formal, where we could get beautiful scenic photos and easily accessible for our family to get to. We would recommend getting married at Brockholes as it’s simply stunning. The natural beauty of the place really means that you don’t have to worry about decorations and extras, as the scenery is more than enough. The events team were so flexible with what we wanted and nothing was too much for them. I think our photos speak for themselves…
Hayley & Rahul
Happy couple married in July
March 2023
Beautiful venue, we had an amazing day
I'm very happy we chose Brockholes for our venue. It really is absolutely stunning and all our guests commented about how lovely the nature reserve is. The team are also lovely and put up with many, many questions from me both prior to booking and during the planning process!
Claire and Lloyd
Happy couple married in February
February 2023
The Reweddening
We started planning this back in October 2020 when the world was crazy! Caroline and the team were phenomenal then, and they continued to be so the whole time. Nothing was too much effort, any tiny question or niggle I had was answered quickly and easily - which for someone with an anxiety disorder made so much difference. The day itself was incredible. The venue is breathtaking. Every single guest we spoke to was blown away by it. As were we. On it's own it is beautiful, but decorated it is truly magical. The food was beautiful, and the handful of dietary tweaks we needed to make were accommodated quickly and easily with staff going out of their way to make sure I knew what I could and couldn't eat. It was beautiful, it was perfect, and we cannot thank everyone enough or sing their praises enough.
Felicity
Happy couple married in October
January 2023
We couldn't have gotten married anywhere else
We got married and had our reception at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston in October 2022. The venue was absolutely perfect and the team at Brockholes were wonderful. From the first email to enquire about availability all the way through to the day after the wedding, the team at Brockholes were warm and caring. They made us feel relaxed and reassured throughout the planning process and the day went perfectly. The site that Brockholes sits on is easily accessed from main roads, but you feel like you're in the heart of nature. The scenery is beautiful and the money paid for using the venue goes right back into the running/maintenance of the reserve, which we really liked. All our guests have come back to us to say how beautiful the day was and how delicious the food was, including guests with quite bespoke dietary requirements. We would really recommend Brockholes to anyone thinking about getting married.
Kevin Adams Holmes
Happy couple married in May
December 2022
Perfect Day. Perfect Venue.
We couldn't have been happier with our venue. Brockholes is the most beautiful setting all year round and we were lucky enough to get the most glorious weather on the big day. Not a cloud in the sky. The staff were amazing in the build up, on the day and the aftermath. In particular Caroline who was always there to answer any questions we had. We had BBQ for our meal and with the weather being as good as it was, the staff served it outside which was a nice touch. The food was so good that I've had a few guests who are getting married next year, asking who our food supplier was. We knew Brockholes Nature Reserve was the venue for our wedding the minute we set eyes on it, we stopped looking at any others after our first visit. Our guests seemed to love it just as much as we do. It's an incredibly special place and we'll be going back whenever we get a chance.
Katie and Joey
Happy couple married in August
December 2022
The most wonderful day at the most wonderful, natural venue
We just wanted to say thanks so much to you and to the rest of the team at Brockholes, who made our day so wonderful! Everyone was there with us along the process and there was so much attention to detail with all the table decorations, beautiful multiple room layout, the addition of the edible flowers on the cake. Also the beautiful, natural wooden centrepieces from Brockholes itself and the beautiful wildflower arrangements from Brockholes too, which went perfectly with our own flowers and colour scheme. The floating venue itself was absolutely incredible and natural and was the best venue we could have hoped for. It was so unique and all of our guests had such an amazing time too. We can't thank you all enough! Finally, we want to thank you, Caroline, for being so supportive! We couldn't have wished for a more encouraging, friendly person to chat to in the planning process. You kept our mind at ease even at the stressful times! Lots of Love
The Scraggs
Happy couple married in May
November 2022
Perfect
Whenever we drive past the venue signs on the M6, we smile and re-live the fantastic day that we had. Everything was spot on and we had so many positive comments about the unusual venue, the setting, the friendly and helpful staff, the lovely food, the bar, etc. from our guests. It really was the perfect day.
Damon and Lindsey
Happy couple married in May
November 2022
Fantastic day
We were ment to get married back in 2020 but covid came and we had to postpone for 2years. 2022 came and so did our big day. Caroline was fantastic and understanding about the whole situation. She even did her best to keep the prices the same as 2020. The food was out of this world. Warning, if you do have the BBQ then be hungry as you get alot. Brockholes for a wedding is amazing with breathtaking scenery to match. Everyone working that day were incredible. So was David and his team from The Big White Events Company based in Chorley. They did an outstanding job on preparing the venue with the Brockholes team. Again, thank you Caroline and everyone at Brockholes for a day to remember. Also, thank you David and your team for also helping.

Location & Contact Details for Brockholes Nature Reserve

Website

Wedding Venue Address

Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to enter our venue into Google Maps and find us just off the M6, at the end of our lovely lakeside driveway.

Nearest Town

Preston

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M6, J31

Nearest Train Station

Preston

Nearest Airport

Manchester
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Brockholes Nature Reserve?

They're all my favourite! But I love a summer wedding with a barbecue and an outdoor drinks reception - everyone is relaxed and happy, drinking gin and tonics by the lake as the sun sets.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Prioritise what you book: choose what really matters to you and get that sorted nice and early. You'll feel so much more prepared knowing you've got your venue or photography sorted, or that you've made sure you've secured your perfect date.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Once, the Father of the Bride sang 'You are my Sunshine' during a ceremony... There was not a dry eye in the room!

Describe Brockholes Nature Reserve in 5 adjectives

Beautiful, unique, relaxed, wild, welcoming

Where’s the best photo spot at Brockholes Nature Reserve?

Brockholes is full of gorgeous photo spots but some of my favourites are the boardwalk approaching the Village, surrounded by the lake, our secluded sunken seating, and the boardwalk into the reedbed.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Brockholes Nature Reserve?

Prince Harry joined us for a day and enjoyed his lunch in our den. Closer to home, Alison Hammond made bird-feeders at Brockholes during her tour of the UK!

What’s your favourite canapé?

They're all delicious but the mini roast beef and yorkshire pudding is amazing. The goats cheese and red onion crostini is also a winner.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

After a night of dancing, our guests love tucking into a bacon or veggie sausage butty.

What is Brockholes Nature Reserve most unique feature?

We're a floating wedding venue - your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception all take place in our floating village.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Every wedding at Brockholes helps fund our vital conservation work across our region.
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