We are blessed with a wonderful location! A beautiful old building with contemporary design, perfect for intimate gatherings, a spectacular setting with uninterrupted views and a convenient location, only a mile from one of the most accessible roads in East Anglia. But these are qualities shared with many fantastic venues across the country. However we believe your wedding day is much more than a lovely view or an attractive building. It’s about people! From the moment you celebrate your engagement, your wedding journey is about sharing the most special day of your lives with the people around you. Making new bonds, creating new friendships and rekindling family ties. And that is why our first question will always be, 'what vision do you have for your wedding day?' We are not lovers of packages and we are not lovers of formulaic weddings or processing plants! Our role in this journey is to help you create the day you dreamt of and fit it to the budget you are comfortable with. Sharing your wedding day at The Compasses is a great honour for us. And we will never forget that.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jono

Welcome to the Compasses where we take pride in the fact that we are not a conventional wedding venue! Surrounded by stunning countryside, we offer you a blank canvas on which to help you create the wedding of your dreams. Come and see us and let the planning commence!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2016

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Compasses at Pattiswick

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

120

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Hog Roast

Western / European

Asian Catering

Halal Catering

Vegan Catering

Indian

Mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Latin / South American

Caribbean

Eastern European

Chinese / Japanese

African

Pricing for The Compasses at Pattiswick

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£2,500

Maximum Price

£5,750

Included in the Compasses venue hire; * Our experienced coordinator to arrange and run your day * Exclusive use of our Bridal Preparation Suite * Seating for the ceremony * Fully licensed bar, including our staff to operate them all day * Seating for up to 120 guests * Patio furniture and outside heaters (for the cooler evenings) * Access to our music system * All crockery, glassware & cutlery

What is included in this pricing:

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Choice of preferred caterers

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£10

Maximum Price

£60

What is included in this pricing:

Menu tasting included

Table linen included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Cutlery included

Minimum numbers apply

Bespoke menu available

Reviews for The Compasses at Pattiswick
(106)

Lucy and Tom

Happy couple married in October

November 2024

The most perfect venue

Where to begin!? The Compasses is truly an incredible wedding venue, with the most fantastic and dedicated staff. Big thanks to Charlaine and Della especially who made our big day so perfect. I would highly recommend this venue, from the most delicious food, to beautiful surroundings. Myself and my husband chose this venue as we loved how our wedding was fully bespoke to us and how many people we had attending.

Savina & Dhru

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

The whole package!

You really do get the whole package when you book a wedding with The Compasses! We came to one of the open days, and as soon as we walked into the venue, we knew it fit the vibe we wanted for our special day. Everyone we spoke to and worked with, are all so friendly and helpful. Jono, Jane, Charlaine and the team helped us build and plan our day and it made the process feel so much easier. On the day, Della and Jordane were amazing and we don't think we would have been as relaxed and able to enjoy our day without you! We were lucky with amazing weather for our September wedding and all of our guests had a lovely time! Absolutely recommending The Compasses at Pattiswick

Caitlin and Letty

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

The most perfect day!

We had the most wonderful day for our wedding at the Compasses! The venue was perfect for our intimate wedding and we loved every minute! The team were so friendly and helpful. The surrounding area is beautiful too and we got some lovely sunset photos in a nearby field. Would highly recommend!

Louise and Paul

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Perfect wedding venue

The Compasses is an amazing venue with the best staff. Our wedding surpassed our expectations and I cannot recommend the venue enough

Jeni & Ross

Happy couple married in July

July 2024

Perfection!

We knew we wanted a venue that would support us with an informal, chilled out vibe for our wedding and The Compasses was perfect for us but will support any kind of wedding you want. From the first chat with Jono, all the way through planning with Charlaine, to the day with Della and Jordane, nothing was too much trouble and no question too daft. I felt like we were all one giant team and our wedding day was everything we wanted. We used suppliers recommended by the venue and cannot fault them. I was genuinely sad that we wouldn't get to hang out there any more once our wedding was done. We had so many compliments on the venue from our guests and we are so glad that we picked The Compasses for our special day.

Ellen and Jake

Happy couple married in June

July 2024

The best day ever!!

We got married at The Compasses at Pattiswick in June 2024 and it was the perfect wedding venue. From the first viewing with Jono we were immediately in love with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere the venue created, to the countless emails we bombarded Charlaine with during the planning process, to the smooth running of the day by Jordaine and Della, everything was perfect. The team gave us so much flexibility and creative control in our decor and were supportive and on hand as we set up everything the day before. On the day itself, the team were always one step ahead of us and made sure everything ran smoothly and on time. We can't rate The Compasses at Pattiswick highly enough and would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone.

Pippa & Owen

Happy couple married in March

May 2024

The Perfect Venue

We got married at The Compasses in March 2024. The venue is cosy and perfect for intimate weddings. As soon as we visited the venue, we knew this was the place where we wanted to get married. Charlaine made the planning of our day as simple as possible and was always just an email or phone call away. No request was too big, from dietary requirements to personalised drinks packages and accommodating our guests observing Ramadan. On the day, they were extremely helpful with setting up the wedding and ensuring the whole day ran smoothly. The food was incredible and the guests were equally pleased. Overall, we couldn’t have picked a better venue for our wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect and we are extremely grateful to all the staff for making our wedding so special.

Sarah & Simon

Happy couple married in March

April 2024

The PERFECT venue

We got married at the compasses on 2nd March 2024 and could not recommend this incredible venue enough!!! From start to finish we were blown away by their kindness, attention to detail and thoughtfulness to make sure our day was everything we wanted it to be. We fell in love with the compasses as soon as we arrived and so did all our guests. There is so much we could say about how incredible this venue is but our top 3 stand out points are: - the ceremony room!! We were able to create a true fairytale and our guests felt close to us during the ceremony. This was so important to us. - the bridal room! Truly spectacular use of space and to have it all day to pop in and out of was fantastic. - the people! Nothing is too big or too small, and the team ensured everything ran smoothly. This really is the perfect countryside wedding. All our guests felt super comfortable and made use of the entire venue. Thank you to all the team. You made our dream a perfect reality.

Sophie & Craig

Happy couple married in March

April 2024

Our amazing wedding day

This venue is simply beautiful. We enjoyed every part of the process when planning our wedding with the compasses. The staff really put you at easy and are just so friendly. This venue doesn’t offer set packages which is a brilliant touch as there’s always restrictions that may affect how you want your day when certain venue have these in place. Our day ran seamlessly and that’s all thanks to the staff. All our family and friends said how lovely our choice in venue was, as it was intimate but still spacious. The sounding areas are beautiful for photo opportunities, but sadly it rained on our day so we didn’t get to venture outside much. But that didn’t dampen our day what so ever. I’m just so sad that it’s all over! I would happily do it all again and I wouldn’t have changed a thing✨

Meg and Hayden

Happy couple married in February

March 2024

Simply the best!

The compasses team have been amazing since we looked around the compasses and fell in love it! The venue is absolutely beautiful and all of our guests had nothing but compliments about the venue. The compasses team is INCREDIBLE, nothing is too much trouble they are always happy to help and support, even helping with a flower dilemma on the morning of our wedding. The day went smooth and the food was amazing, I’ve been a stressed and anxious bride but felt so at ease and calm on the wedding morning thank you to the team and we would definitely recommend!

Location & Contact Details for The Compasses at Pattiswick

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

The Compasses at Pattiswick, Pattiswick, Essex, CM778BG, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Coggeshall

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A12 Junction 23

Nearest Train Station

Kelvedon

Nearest Airport

Stansted

Follow This Supplier On

Gallery

Explore more photos and videos for this venue

FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at The Compasses at Pattiswick?

Impossible to answer- being a bespoke venue they have all been so different, rather than processed packaged weddings!

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

No need for stress! take advantage of the help that is offered!

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

A table plan surrounded by a collage of photo's of every single guest - great fun for the guests to look at on the day and a wonderful keepsake for the bride and groom.

Describe The Compasses at Pattiswick in 5 adjectives

Bespoke, unconventional, intimate, professional & honest!

Where’s the best photo spot at The Compasses at Pattiswick?

Under the oak tree with a backdrop of the wonderful Pattiswick sunset

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Compasses at Pattiswick?

Now that would be telling... discretion is guaranteed at all times.

What’s your favourite canapé?

asparagus & parmesan truffle tarts

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

chocolate truffle washed down with a glass of fizz

What is The Compasses at Pattiswick most unique feature?

Our most unique feature is our bridal room, with one way glass, allowing the bride to watch all her guests and future husband arrive (without them knowing!)

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our wonderful, dedicated, professional and caring team.

Press & Awards

All our awards & press mentions

Explore more similar venues

The Compasses at Pattiswick

Limited-Time Offers & Deals