£300 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
On-Site
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
shortlisted
COVID-19 Update
We are very happy to hear from you even though the venue is not currently open. Please email Alex, our Wedding Co-ordinator via weddings@forrester-park.co.uk. She will be happy to talk about your wedding, arrange a socially-distanced viewing from mid-June, and even take a provisional booking in the meantime if you wish.
We have been helping to make couples' wedding dreams come true for over 40 years and we offer a warm welcome and a wealth of experience to help take the stress out of organising your day.
Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£300
Includes use of the your chosen indoor or outdoor area for the ceremony and Chiavari chairs for the ceremony, plus garden and grounds for reception drinks and photographs; your chosen area including tables, chairs, table linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware for the wedding breakfast; your choice of area for the evening reception; all waiting and bar staff plus fully-stocked bar; a wedding coordinator to guide you through the whole wedding planning process including two formal planning meetings, plus our wedding team to make your day run exactly to plan.
In-house catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£25
Maximum Price
£60
Packages(total price)
Prices Start At
£4,000
Maximum Price
£10,000
Number of Guests Included
60
Hire of the venue, your choice of ceremony area, celebration drink following the ceremony, three-course wedding breakfast with half a bottle of wine per guest, sparkling wine for your speeches, evening food, table linen, tableware and glasses, dedicated wedding coordinator, all waiting and bar staff, complimentary parking. All prices subject to change.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Golf Course
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM
Venue
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Marquee Permitted
On-Site Parking
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet-Friendly
Ceremony & Reception
Confetti Permitted
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
Full Description
Set in beautiful countryside, Forrester Park is a converted barn with both indoor and outdoor ceremony areas. The rural setting makes a perfect backdrop for photographs.
We offer a great variety of wedding formats, from sit-down wedding banquets to barbecues and buffets. Our twilight weddings, with a later ceremony and reception, are also very popular. If you do not wish to have your ceremony with us we are equally happy simply to host your celebration party.
Our brochures will give you some idea of the different options we can offer. However, we don't specify a set format or a minimum spend so you can just let us know what you would like and we will be glad to put your day together. Alternatively, we will be delighted to use our many years of experience to advise you and help put together a package.
Above all, we are a flexible and friendly venue and will help to make sure that you get exactly what you are looking for on your big day.
Our wedding co-ordinator, Alex Bruce, will be happy to discuss your wedding and answer any questions you may have. She and her team would also love to show you round our beautiful venue.
We also hold regular wedding open evenings when you can see our venue set up for you to picture your perfect day, enjoy complimentary fizz and canapés and have a chat with the wedding team. Our next open evening is on Thursday 23rd January 2020 from 5pm to 9pm. You can simply turn up but if you would like to reserve a personal appointment to discuss your wedding please contact us.
To get in touch, please call on 01621 891406 or email weddings@forrester-park.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Alex
I and my wedding team love helping couples put together their perfect day. We are always on hand to help with all the little questions that come up and generally be a guiding hand throughout the run-up to your wedding to make everything as stress-free as possible.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1968
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
40
Reviews
(70)
Belle and Grant
Wedding: November 2019
November 2019
Everyone commented how good the venue, food and se
"Just want to say a huge thank you to you and all the staff at Forrester Park. You were all fabulous!! Helpful, friendly, hard working to make our daughter Belle and her husband Grant’s wedding day perfect. Thank you seems too simple !! But we are truly thankful. Belle and Grant said it was the perfect day. Katie you know and do your job so well, we could not have done it without you! Everyone commented how good the venue, food and service was"
Samantha and Ben
Married in August 2019
November 2019
I Very highly recommend Forrester Park.
“Perfect! I Very highly recommend Forrester Park, they are amazing all round. Could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding. Katie the planner and the all the staff were so friendly, happy and lovely. All just very relaxed and professional. The rooms, grounds, etc were perfect and clean. Food was amazingly fantastic, OMG the food. Please, if you are wedding venue hunting go check this place out. Thank you Forrester Park for the perfect wedding day!”
Kerry and Ricky
Married in August 2019
November 2019
A magical day and one we will remember forever.
“Katie and her staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and everybody was happy. From start to finish Katie was on hand to answer any questions and in the evening Leo was equally amazing. There are not enough words of thanks. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was so relaxed. Every guest said how lovely it was and how amazing the staff were. I'm pretty sad that it’s all over now. But we will definitely be back for a visit. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making a stressful day a magical day and one we will remember forever.”
Sally and Mark and guests
Wedding: August 2019
November 2019
Brilliant venue and lovely staff, food was amazing
“It was a perfect day thank you.” … “It was a great day. Brilliant venue and lovely staff, food was amazing.” [Susan] … “Fantastic venue, great food, beautiful garden and staff were amazing. We loved every minute.” [Sandra] … “A lovely venue, so chilled and relaxed and lovely food and grounds.” [Clare]
Sarah and Ben
Married in August 2019
November 2019
We both want to do it all again.
“The day was more perfect then we could ever have imagined, we had a brilliant day and memories that will last us forever. The only problem was we both want to do it all again.”
Mercedes and Jason
Married in July 2019
November 2019
Highly recommend.
“We had our wedding here Katie and the team were amazing from start to finish. Food was amazing too - highly recommend.”
Location & Contact Details
Address
Forrester Park, Beckingham Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EA, England
Travel Notes
We are ten minutes by road from Maldon, Tiptree and Witham and half-way between Chelmsford and Colchester via the A12.
Nearest Town
Maldon, Tiptree, Witham, Chelmsford, Colchester
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A12 junction 22/20B , M25 junction 28
Nearest Train Station
Witham
Nearest Airport
Stansted
Press & Awards
(3)
Press & Awards (1)
Essex Wedding Magazine, Absolute Bridal Magazine, To Have To Hold Magazine
Industry Awards (2)
Essex Wedding Awards Finalist 2019
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
A blissfully happy couple, joyous guests, uninhibited dancing and happy ever after - all our weddings are the best!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take pleasure in each aspect of organising your day, delegate (friends and relations love to be involved) and make lots of lists!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A Monopoly board personalised with everyone's streets for guests to sign in their own square.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Countryside, romantic, welcoming, fun, traditional.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Under the willow trees next to the stream.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Sir Alastair Cook CBE, England Cricket Captain 2012-17
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked Salmon Blinis
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bacon Sandwich
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Flexibility
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our warm welcome, friendly staff, and exceptional food.