£900 - £8,900 for Venue Hire
Up to 146
13 Bedrooms
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South Farm is a romantic oasis nestled in the heart of the countryside. With enchanting gardens, a beautiful Grade II listed house & a fine collection of lovingly restored timber framed barn buildings
South Farm Pricing & Costs

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
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South Farm Features & Capacity

Overview

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

Church Within Walking Distance
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

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
South Farm Full 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
Reviews
(96)
Rochelle & Tom
Happy couple married in December
January 2024
Thank you, South Farm, for making our wedding day a truly magical and unforgettable experience.
We recently celebrated our wedding on 14th December 2023 at the enchanting South Farm, and we're still basking in the glow of what can only be described as the best and most magical day of our lives. From the very first moment we stepped foot on the grounds, to the last dance of the evening, our experience at South Farm was nothing short of phenomenal. We would like to extend our gratitude to a few exceptional individuals who played crucial roles in crafting our unforgettable celebration: Our journey with South Farm began with a warm welcome from Summer, the first friendly face we encountered during our initial visit. After our appointment, we looked at each other in the car, and without uttering a word, we both knew this was the venue of our dreams. Emily, who conducted our planning meeting, deserves special mention for putting our minds at ease and building excitement for our big day. Her meticulous attention to detail and responsiveness to our queries laid the foundation for the remarkable experience that followed. A heartfelt thank you to Nikki, our Event Manager, whose exceptional efforts left us in awe. Nikki's genuine care and impeccable timekeeping ensured our day unfolded flawlessly. Her commitment to ensuring every aspect of the celebration ran seamlessly contributed immensely to the overall success of our special day. Christine and Evie, always so helpful and responsive over email, making our planning process seamless. Every single query we had was handled with ease and efficiency, and their dedication to ensuring our vision came to life did not go unnoticed. Finally, the incredibly talented chefs deserve accolades for the amazing spread they prepared. We received countless compliments from our guests, with some declaring it the best wedding food they've ever tasted. Considering we've got a few fussy eaters in our family – not a single complaint was heard! South Farm has etched itself forever in our hearts, thanks to the collective efforts of every staff member involved in making our day perfect. From the warm greetings from the housekeeping team when I first arrived, to the attentive care throughout the day, everyone at South Farm went above and beyond to ensure not only our happiness but also that of our families, friends, and suppliers. We wholeheartedly recommend South Farm to every engaged couple embarking on their wedding journey. As we fondly reflect on our own celebration, we sincerely hope to return one day to celebrate another milestone with our loved ones!
Alex & Emily
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Absolutely amazing!
We cannot praise South Farm enough, our Wedding Day was perfect. All of the team there are so friendly and willing to help. The food was incredible and the venue is beautiful.
Elisabeth
Happy couple married in October
January 2024
Our Perfect Day!
Oh, oh oh, where do I start? South Farm demonstrated nothing short of the utmost passion and professionalism for making our day absolutely magical. All our guests raved about the venue and the quality of the food, and having the whole place exclusively to ourselves made it all the more special. This team are expertly professional, and the venue is immaculate, you'd never think they literally do this every day! The grounds are just stunning and so well maintained, we have some fantastic photos of the day! The day ran so smoothly from start to finish. Summer our event manager was attentive yet discreet. The correspondence and guidance from the whole team was really helpful and no question was too silly. Michelle, Evie and Summer were so accommodating with our requests and all the last minute changes to the planner and their help really took the stress out of planning the whole day. We can't thank South Farm enough for making our day absolutely perfect. I just wish we could do it all over again!
Andrew and Victoria
Happy couple married in October
October 2023
Perfect wedding venue
We had the perfect wedding day at South Farm. Everybody was so organised and attentive, especially our event manager Hayley, which meant we could relax and enjoy the day. The food was incredible with many of our guests commenting it was the best wedding meal they'd ever had. The venue was beautiful with so many locations for photos. We are so pleased with our choice and would highly recommend.
Courtney Lloyd
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
The BEST day of our lives!
Where do we start. Our wedding at South Farm was just simply the best day we could ever have asked for! From start to finish we could not stop smiling! We found South Farm one week day evening scrolling on Bridebook. From the off, we both agreed this was the venue we wanted to see, hoping that we could get married outside in the summerhouse. Funnily enough that weekend was an open day, back in January 2022. Well what can I say, I cried just driving up the drive way, it already felt like it was meant to be. And I can honestly say, I didn't think I would be like that! The staff on this day were all present, warm, welcoming and kind. They would ask if we needed anything or recommend somewhere to visit on site. The venue is absolutely beautiful! All year round - trust me I've been back many a times! Once we head outside to see the summerhouse, I kid you not, we were both emotional. It's like we could just see our wedding day happening in front of our eyes. Now let me explain, neither of us have been the kind of people to think or imagine our wedding until we just decided to look on Bridebook and that we wanted to get married outside. South Farm was our first and last venue we visited!! Once we found out the price packages, cheaper in the week, and our date was available. It was a no brainer! We took our parents back to visit, they all also loved the venue, some emotional as I always was! Once booking the venue, which was exclusively ours on the day, staff were always in contact with us via email. We had everything broken down, price plan, no hidden costs, accommodation, food, drink, recommendations of external suppliers and more. Staff at South Farm could not be more helpful and friendly. Honestly love these guys! Just amazing! Our sit down planning meeting with Emily was fantastic. She made us feel like we knew her forever. It was comfortable, chilled and unique to us. We went through everything and time just passed so quickly. We were never made to feel rushed and we always made to feel special. Our wedding day went smoother than we could have possibly imagined. We had THE BEST DAY!!! Our events manager assigned to us Hayley was a superstar, so chilled, but so on the ball, enabled us to just enjoy every moment with each other and our guests. The staff took care of everything and the chefs were superb! Honestly cannot thank them enough! They really are amazing and we highly recommend South Farm!!! South Farm have regular pop up events open days, and just generally welcome the public to see their beautiful venue. I will literally always go back. Thank you all so much. Love Mr & Mrs Lloyd xxx Married 04.10.2023
Aidan & Josie
Happy couple married in September
November 2023
An incredible day!
South farm as a venue is absolutely incredible. It’s beautiful, varied and well tended. The flowers and, summer house and animals made it so unique and such a fun place to get married. The food was fantastic, where most wedding food you get can be dry and dull, the food at southfarm was flavoursome, so well cooked and restaurant quality! The staff at the venue are brilliant. They look after you so well, going above and beyond all expectations and we can’t thank them enough for giving us such a fantastic day. All in all we can’t recommend this venue highly enough, 10/10, 5*, perfect!
South Farm Location & Contact Details

Address

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

Nearest Town

Royston

Nearest Train Station

Royston, Great Northern

Nearest Airport

Cambridge International Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions
(10)

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.