£900 - £8,900 for Venue Hire
Up to 146
13 Bedrooms
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Description

The perfect setting for a countryside wedding, South Farm’s lovingly restored Grade II listed house, beautiful Tudor barn and stunning summerhouse set in enchanting gardens will provide a magical venue for your wedding whatever the weather. Exclusively yours for the duration of your wedding guests will enjoy prize-winning menus taking full advantage of the 200 varieties of fruit and vegetables grown on-site. Couples enjoy exclusive use and a complimentary stay in our luxurious Bridal Suite. Our bespoke en-suite guest bedrooms each decorated in a boutique style provide accommodation along with our five enchantingly quirky Romany Caravans. More adventurous guests can pitch a tent and camp in the paddocks! With so many stunning unique features guests can enjoy home-grown seasonal food, home-made ice-cream, rides on South Farm’s very own Tuk-Tuk and views of the cutest piglets and beautiful white peacocks in the Barnyard. Our faultless exacting service paired with a warm, genuine and flexible approach ensuring couples are able to realise their dreams for the most important day of their lives in a beautifully unique and secluded setting.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Christine
At South Farm you can be sure of a very warm welcome. A wedding at South Farm is all about you. We've been hosting weddings for 16 years and have a full appreciation of personal choice and the cultural imperatives of a diverse range of ceremonies and catering. If planning a wedding feels a little daunting, our friendly, experienced team are here to help you every step of the way.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
40

Overview of South Farm

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
146
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
13
Sleeps No. of People
30
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

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

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Exclusive Use

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
Vegan Catering
Hog Roast
Western / European
Indian
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Asian, including Thai and Filipino
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for South Farm

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£900
Maximum Price
£8,900
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£57
Maximum Price
£70
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£5,400
Maximum Price
£9,900
Number of Guests Included
60
Most of what we do is on a bespoke basis but we do offer two packages in addition... 1) Our Intimate Wedding Package is based on 40 all day guests and is available on Monday - Wednesday in November - March. The price range is £5400 - £5900 depending on the month of the year 2) Our Wedding Package for 60 all day guests is available on Monday - Wednesday between September and June (excluding July and August) The prices are from £7200 - £9900 depending on the month of the of year. Please get in touch for more details about our Packages.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for South Farm
(136)

Emily Pearson & Dom Gedny
Happy couple married in February
September 2024
You honestly have got this wedding thing nailed!
We just wanted to say a massive thank you or helping us have the best day of our lives. Right from our first show round with James, we knew this was the wedding venue for us. It ticked all our boxes and more. From then every single team member we dealt with were so helpful and friendly. The food tasting was like nothing we had seen before, so much tasty food, a night we will always remember. Hopefully we will get the pleasure of being at your wonderful venue in the future for other weddings!
Emma Cartwright & Seb Armstrong
Happy couple married in May
September 2024
Thanks from Emma, Seb & Luca !!
To all the staff at South Farm WOW You really do such an amazing job. Every detail is perfect and there is nothing I could find fault on. Thank you for all your hard work. A particular thank you to Michelle in events planning for answering my never ending emails & calls before our big day.
Rosie Kerr & Sam Skinner
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
We had a magical time from the moment we arrived..
From the moment we visited the venue we knew that it was the venue for us and going to be a special and beautiful day but it honestly went above and beyond our expectations. Throughout the planning process you listened & answered all our questions and provided advice so promptly. It was just incredible to see all of our ideas come to life! We also just want to give a huge thanks to all the people who worked at our wedding – everyone was so friendly & made us & our families feel so special!
Charlotte Robinson & Phil Cartwright
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Perfect & Magical Wedding Day!!
You all worked so hard to make everything run smoothly and we are very grateful. In particular I just wanted to thank Emily for being our amazing event manager for the day. She was so friendly and helpful &kept checking in to make sure we were both okay which meant a lot to us and really put us at ease when we were both feeling nervous. Also wanted to mention Hannah & her amazing team in the kitchen. Your food was outstanding. We knew from our first viewing that this was the venue for us!
Rosie Kerr & Sam Skinner
Wedding: August
September 2024
Phone call of thanks!!
I am just calling to say thank you to Evie, she was attentive and exceptional, and many of our guests have commented on how good she was. All of your staff were fantastic, we had a wonderful day so I wanted to phone and say a personal thank you!
Sarah Hawdon-Earl & Taos Edmondson
Happy couple married in April
September 2024
It truly was the best day of our lives!!
Thanks so much for everything you did to make our special day possible. The team, the venue, the preparation, the food, the drinks, the rooms…. Everything was perfect. We would love to do it all again – 1 year anniversary party too soon ??
Aimee Couch & Ben Tranter
Wedding: July
September 2024
Thank you all for a completely marvellous day!
My wife and I have just returned home after spending 22nd July with you on the occasion of our son Ben's wedding to Aimee. I feel compelled to tell you what a magical day it was & how superbly you managed the whole event. The venue was stunning, the arrangements were seamlessly smooth & your staff were unfailingly pleasant &efficient - as well as being incredibly discreet. Our food at the wedding lunch was delicious & our accommodation was top notch. I really don’t know how you do it!
Claire Ede & Elliot Reed
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
We had a wonderful day and wish it never ended!
Our guests have been praising how fabulous the venue, food, service and everything was on our special day at South Farm (which echoes how we feel). It really was our perfect day. Hayley did a brilliant job of keeping our day running smoothly and making sure we were happy throughout the day. The staff were incredibly helpful for us in the morning when we were setting up all our decorations and games, and staff were so helpful on the day and breakfast was fabulous too! Thank you again!
Bridie Dunn & Adam Allright
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Hayley was exceptional!
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the most perfect wedding we could have wished for on Saturday. It exceeded our (already high) expectations by some distance and everything was absolutely immaculate. The food was stunning, the service impeccable, the place was sparkling clean, everyone was so friendly. It feels so rare at the moment to have an experience where, not only can you not fault anything, but that you have your expectations continually exceeded. Thank you so much,
Kathryn Ward & Rory Young
Wedding: June
September 2024
BIG thank you for such a wonderful day on Saturday
It was such a great party and your professional staff helped to make that possible. From the room cleaners and bar staff (sorry they had to clean up so many broken glasses....I am putting it down to all the rugby players!) to the chefs and to you nothing was too much trouble. Such professionalism and pleasant staff go a long way to making the day enjoyable and we much appreciated it. Thank you again.

Location & Contact Details for South Farm

Address

Shingay-cum-Wendy, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0HR, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Royston

Nearest Train Station

Royston, Great Northern

Nearest Airport

Cambridge International Airport
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Describe the best wedding that happened at South Farm?

Each and every wedding held here at South Farm is special and unique - we couldn't possibly choose! However there are so many special moments to share from weddings... we love the moments the bride shares with her bridesmaids before she walks down the aisle. The moment the groom sees his bride is always a favourite and we love the famous South Farm rose petal confetti shower after the ceremony! We recently had a couple choose a song during their ceremony rather than a reading and all their guests joined them in a lovely rendition of ‘Stand By Me’ - such a special moment with everyone singing their hearts out! And another firm favourite is when couples venture into our barnyard and have pictures with our super-cute little piglets! We also had a bride choosing to arrive to the ceremony on our Tuk Tuk, her father’s face was a picture of delight when he realised he was getting a spin on an authentic Thai Tuk Tuk before giving his daughter away!

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

Enjoy your special day! At South Farm you will have a dedicated Event Manager who will look after you and your guests on your Wedding Day meaning you can relax and just enjoy yourselves!

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

We have seen so many lovely ideas from a Vintage Fairground Carousel in our Courtyard to Duck Herding in the Gardens! All our couples are very welcome to bring their own ideas and add their own unique touches. We've had bouncy castles, festival-themed weddings, helicopters landing and couples bringing their dog to be ring-bearer or their own horse for post-ceremony photos!

Describe South Farm in 5 adjectives

Stunning, Unique, Secluded, Rustic, Boho

Where’s the best photo spot at South Farm?

There are so many to choose from! The Bridge over the pond is a favourite, so is the driveway lined with cherry trees and lit up with fairy lights. The lovely blue front door of the main house is a perfect spot for confetti photographs and the Steam Engine is great for pictures too! We also love it when our couples have the photograph taken with our farm animals - piglets shots are the cutest!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at South Farm?

Yes! Though we are very discreet so our lips are sealed!

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of them are mini-morsels of deliciousness! If we had to choose a favourite it would be between the Smoked Salmon Cone with Agruvar & Cucumber and Chilli & Orange Chicken Liver Pate served on roundels of Olive Oil Fried Bread but it's a tough choice and there are so many other delicious South Farm canapés we couldn't possibly choose just one!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A sparkler photo in the courtyard followed by wedding cake and prosecco in the bridal suite for the happy couple!!

What is South Farm most unique feature?

We have a team of very talented chefs and all our catering is in-house. Our own smallholding supplies nearly all our vegetables, herbs, fruit, eggs and pork whatever the season. We grow literally hundreds of vegetable varieties, with passion and care. It’s the key to our ultra-fresh, seasonal and organic wedding food menus. Couples can choose from a formal three course served menu or any one of a number of buffets including a sumptuous Fusion Feast, a Hog Roast like no other you ever tasted, a Hot Buffet with a great choice of menu options or the time honoured BBQ. Plus delicious salads of every variety. Prefer something else? That’s no trouble at all… Our chefs love to create new dishes so if you are looking for something that’s not on our standard menus just talk to us – we are very happy to be creative if you have your heart set on something special! Our range of ethnic dishes is extensive and meets all tastes and budgets and all our wedding food is cooked to the moment and beautifully presented. We also offer complimentary Menu Tasting evenings to our couples who book a bespoke wedding. This is an opportunity for couples to see, taste and rate over 30 of our signature dishes and is a hugely helpful for couples choosing their menu for their big day.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We strive to offer faultless exacting service paired with a warm, genuine and flexible approach ensuring couples are able to realise their dreams for the most important day of their lives in a beautifully unique and secluded setting. Critical to our ethos, is our desire to achieve all this within a family-run, home-grown, eco-friendly environment. We aim to be as self-sufficient as absolutely possible with home-grown, seasonal food, grown using organic principles, headlining our delicious wedding breakfast menus, all lovingly created by our in house team of chefs and ensuring that the most important meal of our couples’ lives is a truly exceptional one.
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