Save the date County Wedding Events is hosting an unmissable wedding show at Micklefield Hall this winter, giving couples the perfect chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic venue. Ideal for newly engaged couples, the event offers free entry, goody bags, a complimentary magazine (subject to availability) and the opportunity to win a honeymoon. Meet wedding specialists all under one roof from 11 am to 3 pm on the 18th January 2026, with questions ready to ask. Nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside, just 25 miles from London, Micklefield Hall is a stunning country venue steeped in history and surrounded by manicured gardens. This exclusiveuse venue features an award-winning Grade II-listed 16th-century tithe barn, an orangery, a temple and rose gardens – creating a picturesque backdrop for celebrations. With five licensed ceremony spaces, capacity for up to 200 guests and trusted exclusive caterers, it truly has everything couples could wish for! Register now: countyweddingevents.com/micklefield-hallwedding-show A FESTIVE FEAST awaits A taste of Christmas awaits as Hitchin gastropub, The Cock, gets set to welcome guests to celebrate the season with its festive menu, which pairs refined cooking with the warmth of a traditional English pub. Available as part of the à la carte or as a set menu for group bookings, expect reimagined Christmas classics with a modern twist, all crafted in house from scratch, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Start with dishes such as Cured Mackerel with fennel, braised chicory and clementine, and a Confit Duck Tart with pickled figs and spiced bread. Mains showcase the best of the season from traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings to Venison Saddle with sloe gin, white beetroot, salsify, elderberry and port sauce, and a Goats Cheese and Field Mushroom Wellington with squash and a mushroom balsamic sauce. Desserts are pure festive indulgence with a Hazelnut and Brown Butter Cake, served alongside hazelnut crisp and chocolate ice cream or Frozen Apple Curd with calvados cream, caramelised puff pastry and a pink lady apple, where sweet and tart notes are perfectly balanced. The team is also shaking up Hitchin’s cocktail scene this Christmas with a range of cocktails that are as indulgent as they are inventive. For those gathering with loved ones, the festive set menu is available for groups of six or more, with two courses at £45 and three courses for £55*. Larger parties can book The Stables, an elegant private dining space suitable for up to 28 guests. Set in the historic market town of Hitchin, just under half an hour from London, The Cock blends 450 years of heritage with modern dining. Whether it’s by the open fireplace or a Christmas-get together in the dining room, the pub offers a cosy and welcoming setting to celebrate. Bookings are now available: thecockhitchin.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the counties sarahleggephotography.co.uk LATEST NEWS 7
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