Weddings at Fordhall Farm

Food & bar

Accommodation

Outdoor & indoor ceremony space

Nestled away in the village of Market Drayton on the Shropshire border, sits our beautiful organic landscape, boasting spectacular views of the Tern Valley.

To begin your wedding planning journey, simply email our Wedding and Events Manager on celebrate@fordhallfarm.com to arrange a tour of the farm and a run through of your bespoke requirements.

Packages from

£2,862.20

all inclusive, inc.VAT

Wedding ceremony

The Ceremony

Whether you would prefer a traditional wedding ceremony and reception, or a more informal relaxed approach to your special day, here at Fordhall Farm we can cater for all.

With the legalities sorted at a time to suit you, you can be free to create our own ceremony on the farm.

For more information visit Shropshire Registry Services.

With a selection of ceremony destinations on site, including our beautiful roundhouse structure nestled away in the woodlands, or perhaps our Norman Ringwork and Bailey site with an outstanding view across the valley, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to host your nearest and dearest for your ceremony.

We are fully registered with Shropshire council to hold legal ceremonies right here on site, so long gone are the days of being restricted to a church or registry office to share your vows.

We work closely with local celebrants to ensure that your ceremony is personal to you and your partner. It can include music, readings, a dress or none of the above, your day, your way.

Outdoor photo of marquee and venue
Wedding dinner setup with tables and decorations
Couple serving icecream from wedding van
Groomsmen group photo
Wedding yurt with children playing
Roundhouse wedding ceremony
Couple embrace in the field

Food & Drink

At the heart of every wedding day is the food you share with your family and friends.

As we all know, food is the ingredient that binds us together and here at Fordhall Farm we have a vast range of options to suit all tastes.

Ranging from a traditional silver service bespoke menu, right through to a hog roast of Fordhall Farm Old Spot Gloucester pork, the possibilities are endless. We use fresh, seasonal produce to form our outstanding menus of which are produced and delivered by our own in-house chef and catering team.

We can provide a fully stocked bar delivering a range of locally sourced ciders, lagers and ales alongside a selection of organic and local wines. With a variety of spirits and mixers there will be something for everybody.

We can source barrels of fantastic local real ales that can be set up for guests to help themselves to all night long.

Download our Wedding Menu Brochure

Things to do during your stay

Explore

You will be left to your own devices during your stay, and are free to explore our picturesque organic farm. We have farm trails weaving around the farm, which will take you around our pastures, woodland and along the river. Why not say hello to some of our friendly animals as you explore?

Our organic Farm Shop is a short walk away, where you can purchase delicious local produce to prepare in the yurts. We can also provide you with a hamper of your favourite goodies to make your stay stress- and decision-free – just let us know when you book.

Our yurts are designed to help you reconnect with nature, your loved ones and yourself. They are well and truly off-grid. For this reason we have no Wi-Fi facilities at the yurts. There are electricity sockets available for use at the farm in the main building, but with the Shropshire Hills as your playground, this is the perfect place to switch off!

The nature of our yurts and surroundings lends itself perfectly to families that home educate; there are so many new experiences you can enjoy with your children whilst they learn about the natural world first hand.

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Accommodation

This is your day and every aspect can be tailored to suit your vision and your numbers of guests.

Ranging from small intimate gatherings right through to weddings of 150 guests+

The Straw Lodge

For the smaller wedding, we have a beautiful Straw Lodge onsite. Built using straw bales and roundwood timber this beautiful space can seat 65 guests for both your ceremony and your reception.

For larger groups the Straw Lodge has bunkrooms and can accommodate up to 30 guests.

Click here to find out more.

Glamping Yurts

Our Yurts are available for hire and consist of a bedroom suite (double bed and a set of bunk beds) and living area suite (with a double futon). They can sleep six or you can hire them as your bridal suite, with breakfast delivered to you in the morning.

Click here to find out more.

Personal tents and caravans are welcome if part of a wedding.

Marquee and Tipi Hire

We work with a portfolio of trusted suppliers of either marquees or tipis for the farm.

These can be as elaborate or as simple as you like.

Scroll down to view our supplier list.

Special Wedding Package for 2024

With lots of optional extras available with your personal wedding coordinator

Intimate Garden Wedding
30 guests

- Straw lodge garden legal wedding ceremony
- Passionfruit fizz welcome drinks
- Bar offering a range of local ciders, lager, ales, wines and spirits
- Seasonal Fordhall Farm Feast
- Tables, crockery, chairs and linen
- Evening fire pit and straw bales
- Wedding cake & gift table

£2,862.20
VAT included


Available for 20 to 60 guests in the months July, August & September 2024

For remaining availability of peak season dates and prices, please email our friendly Wedding and Events Manager Sarah using celebrate@fordhallfarm.com.

Dogs are welcome but they must remain on leads due to the livestock onsite.