£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

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
Vegan
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
(114)

Emily Legg & Sebastian Sharpe
Happy couple married in March
September 2024
Thank you again from myself & Emily for yesterday!
We had the most perfect day and we're so grateful you and the rest of the team made that happen for us. We felt so well looked after and were able to enjoy our day without any worries. All the guests were so enthusiastic about the service and venue as a whole, it was so nice that people enjoyed it as much as we did. Everyone raved about the food. It was the only venue we looked at before booking and it was definitely the right decision!
Alexandra & Daniel
Happy couple married in April
September 2024
Thank you!
We just wanted to pop you over an email to say thank you to you and the entire South Farm team for the perfect day yesterday. It was truly amazing from start to finish and we felt so relaxed and cared for. Thank you for all your help and support in the lead up to the day and for making the day itself go so smoothly. We had endless compliments about how stunning the venue was, how lovely the staff were, how amazing the food tasted, and how it was the best wedding people had ever been to!
Bex & Tobi
Happy couple married in April
September 2024
Best day of our life!
We don't even know where to begin to say thank you! You made our day the most special perfect day of our lives! We really could not have done any of this without you! You were so incredible helpful, getting all of us to the right place at the right time and I could not of asked for a more perfect wedding coordinator! We really appreciate you doing everything you could to make our wedding go ahead outside! We even had some sunshine! You have been so accommodating to all of our needs!
Sophie & Blake
Happy couple married in March
September 2024
To the Amazing Team at South Farm
We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for everything that was done to give us the most wonderful wedding. From the day that Becky showed us around, to the planning meeting with Helen, the phenomenal food tasting, the autopilots, to the big day itself, we completely fell in love with South Farm and knew it was the perfect place for us. Our guests were full of so many compliments about the staff and how lovely &helpful everyone was. Many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to!
Taiya & Jenna Cowie-Pole
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Dream Wedding Venue!!
Dear Michelle and the South Farm Team, We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for all the hard work, dedication, and care you put into making our wedding day absolutely perfect. From the beautiful venue setup to the seamless coordination, every detail exceeded our expectations. You truly made our vision come to life, and we couldn't be more grateful. Your professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail ensured that we could relax and enjoy every moment, knowing everything was in expert hands. The venue looked absolutely stunning, and every element was exactly as we had envisioned (and more!). Michelle, We felt completely at ease knowing you were there to ensure everything ran smoothly. Your dedication, patience, and warm support were so appreciated, and it made our day unforgettable not only for us but for all of our guests. Our guests were blown away by the stunning atmosphere and impeccable service, they all were impressed by the beautiful setting and flawless execution. The day was magical and we’ve received so many compliments thanks to you and your team. Thank you once again for being such an important part of our special day. We will forever cherish the memories created at South Farm. Thank you for making our dream wedding come to life. We are forever grateful! With sincere appreciation, Taiya & Jenna Cowie-Pole
Poppy
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Loved every second
South Farm made everything we wanted come true. All the staff were so friendly and helpful and it was so organised. They never made it seem too much when I added more events or vendors. It is a stunning venue and a lot of our guests commented on the food. Would highly recommend getting married there.
Sophie and Chris
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Stunning venue with amazing staff to produce the perfect wedding!
We remember our first look around South Farm 3 years ago. It was only the second venue we looked at but we instantly fell in love with the yellow and blue house with gorgeous roses growing up it, the immaculate gardens and converted barn areas. The staff were friendly, informative and offered us an estimate of our day should we choose them. Needless to say it didn’t take us long to book our date! 05.08.2024 When we received our invite to the tasting evenings we couldn’t contain our excitement; who wouldn’t love an evening FULL of food and wine!? We were completely bowled over by how delicious every bit of food was and will always remember that evening! It was so fun tasting each dish together and marking them all out of 10 like novice food critics. The last time we visited South Farm prior to our wedding was for our planning meeting. Evie was so friendly and helpful and was able to answer all of our questions. This meeting helped us envisage what our perfect day would look like. Now to the big day! Where do I start other than it was perfect from start to finish thanks to the amazing weather, stunning venue and lovely staff! A massive thank you must go to Hayley (our wedding coordinator) who was absolutely amazing! Nothing was too big of an ask and she was so attentive and helpful through the entire day. All of the staff working on our wedding day were amazing and they are all worth their weight in gold! We were so lucky with the weather on our wedding day and were able to get married outside like we dreamt of. I didn’t stop hearing our guests gushing over how stunning the venue was all day. The gardens are immaculately kept as is every building within the grounds. The rooms are something out of a 5* bed and breakfast and we didn’t want to leave the coach house the morning after as it was so lovely! THE FOOD! Our favourite part of the day! WOW just WOW! We opted for the two course hog roast with a trio of desserts followed by the finger buffet in the evening. This exceeded our expectations and all of our guests couldn’t believe how delicious everything was. We had guests say to us it was the best hog roast they’ve ever had, one say that their vegetarian dish was the best veggie meal they have ever had and needed the recipe and everyone was going up for more! We will never be able to thank everyone at South Farm enough for making our day so special and would recommend South Farm as a wedding venue to anyone!
Nicola & Ricardo
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
The best wedding day we could asked for
South Farm was the beat venue we could have dreamt of for our special day! Not just was it such a stunning location and place, all staff members we came across on our wedding planning journey were so helpful and such a pleasure to be with. The food options that we had for our wedding, fusion feast, did not leave our guests disappointed at all! The food was delicious! We would 100% recommend south farm for anyones special day to tie the knot. If we could we would relive that day again 😍. Thank you everyone at south farm, a special one to Hailey, Michelle & Evie for all the care and attention, and making everything run smoothly.
Kathryn & Toby
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
The most perfect day filled with so love!
From our initial enquiry, first visit, menu tasting, the wedding, and all the way through to post wedding communication, South Farm were exceptional! Their hospitality and customer service were undeniably the best we’ve ever experienced. Our wedding was the best day of our lives. It was so good that we have even received thank you cards and messages from our guests for an incredible day and memories that will last a lifetime. It was perfect. All of the team are outstanding but a special thank you goes to Evie, our wedding day event manager. She made our day seamless. This venue is award winning for a reason. The venue is beautiful, the food is mouth-wateringly delicious and the hospitality is first class. We can’t express our gratitude nearly enough. It was the best day ever! Thank you South Farm.
Alex & Emma
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Wonderful venue
We strongly recommend South Farm - we fell in love with it the first day we visited, and we honestly could not have chosen a better venue in which to celebrate our big day. The staff were absolute heroes, the food was unbelievably delicious and the entire day went by flawlessly.

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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