TAMWORTH CASTLE, B79 7NA 01827 709 551 | www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Set within acres of beautiful grounds on top of a motte is the grand Tamworth Castle. With almost 1,000 years of rich history, there are plenty of places to explore, including the floral terraces that drop down to the banks of the River Anker and the ancient Tudor and Jacobean walls that bring a romantic and intimate feeling to any occasion. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Great Hall has candelabra and chandeliers that create a twinkling glow and bring the room to life. The magnificent oak timbered roof and decorated lead windows create a stunning backdrop for exchanging vows and sets the scene for the rest of the day. This space has been wowing visitors for 100s of years and looks wonderful in photographs. After the ceremony, couples can head to the courtyard to mingle with guests while the photographer gets to work snapping those all-important memories. The bandstand in the castle’s grounds provides a breathtaking backdrop and is worth taking a few minutes to visit. WE LOVE... Tamworth Castle can work with its sister site, Tamworth Assembly Rooms, to create a bespoke menu and reception venue for weddings. www.electraphotography.co.uk www.electraphotography.co.uk THORPE GARDEN, B79 0LH 01827 210 999 | www.crippsandco.com/thorpe-garden Situated just a few miles from Tamworth, Thorpe Garden is a handcrafted wooden yurt and contemporary ceremony room in a beautiful walled garden. The property has on-site accommodation in the boutique guesthouse, which can sleep up to 42 guests, and 21 have en-suite guest rooms, including a honeymoon suite and 16 double bedrooms. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Thorpe Garden’s handcrafted wooden yurt has a sloping roof and glass doors that open onto the terrace with impressive views of the gardens. This space can hold 140 guests for the service and 200 for the evening celebration. The contemporary ceremony room can also hold 140 loved ones for the service and 120 for the meal. Outdoor ceremonies take place in the Summer House with up to 140 friends and family. The open plan kitchen provides all the entertainment with a big rotisserie and grills surrounded by glass windows so the cooking can be seen from all angles. The courtyard is perfect for an outside reception with plenty of seating, big umbrella hornbeam trees lit by spotlights, and beds of flowers. Once nightfall comes, the firepits and flairs warm up the area, encouraging evening activities such as sparkler photographs. WE LOVE... The gardener’s cottage is available to use on the morning of the wedding, providing a quiet and relaxing space to get ready for the special day. www.abigneonglitter.co.uk Benjamin Edwards Photography 17 REGIONAL VENUES
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