Preston Court

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Top 5 most spectacular places to get married in the UK

Preston Court is our other onsite wedding venue. As you arrive through our gates with the beautiful St Mildreds, an ancient Saxon church, on your left you can take a sigh of relief knowing, with a no template style wedding approach, your wish of greeting your guests with alpaca's on the lawn, cycling through to the farm on a unicycle or champagne in the barnyard while your string quartet plays the latest Ibiza chill out vibes can become a reality.

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Glamping

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Glamping at Preston Court

Sleep under the stars in one of our beautiful bell tents. Fully decked out with proper beds with bedside tables, luxury duvets and cotton sheets. Take a hot shower and then make a cup of tea in the Wendy House kitchen.

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The Party Peacock

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Strutting his stuff

Steve is our resident party peacock. He struts his stuff around and likes to check himself out if he has the chance in the reflection in something shiny. Don't worry though he is very discreet most of the time. Steve has his own locally brewed lager you can try from the bar.

Wild Roots Pizza

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Mouth watering pizza

Nestled around the trunk of a majestic fallen Oak tree, this Pizza Shed offers all sort of wood-fired pizza. Pizzas are made using dough crafted by star baked Luke and our Pizzaiolo's make each one in front of you.

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Ari's Aperitivos

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Our Beautiful Vintage Fiat 500

Ari wont fail to make your guests smile. She bubbles around serving woodland inspired cocktails and some of the Italian classics too.

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Naked Tipi

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Marry beneath our 'naked' tipi, completely immersed in nature. Weeping willow trees, water, pink campion flower and butterflies. Your guests are seated on long benches looking towards the tipi and the Wilderness lake. Ceremonies can legally binding or you are welcome to have another type of celebrant.

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The Boat House

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This rustic cabin sits on the water edge on the south side of The Wilderness Lake. Your guests will be completely undercover sitting with the Chapel Tent. Come wind, rain or shine they will be fine. Ceremonies can legally binding or you are welcome to have another type of celebrant.

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The Wilderness Lake

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Re-wilding the water meadow

Having been part of a re-wilding project for nearly three decades the lake is a sanctuary for wildlife. In summer there are dragonflies, butterflies and you may even spot a swan. Dipping birds such as lapwing are often visiting and you may hear the sound of the marsh frogs.

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The Bus

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Reducing Our Environmental Impact.

As The Wilderness is a secluded spot we like to preserve its privacy and therefore allow only limited access by private car for those who really need it. Please note, to preserve the environment WE ASK THAT if you are having more than 90 guests they should arrive by pre-arranged bus.

Shepherds Hut

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Welcome your guests here on a arrival for a cold drink on the Sunset Meadow. This is your little hide out for the day.

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Chapel Bathrooms

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Built almost entirely from reclaimed materials, this rustic cabin includes loos & baby change. It's stocked with sustainable hand care products from trendy nearby brand, Heackels.

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Champagne Shack Bar

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Bask in the long afternoon sun and watch it set over the water meadow. This is the just the spot for a glass of bubbly or some locally brewed beer. It is fully stocked and run by our team and open until late.

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The Big Hat Tipis

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These tents are majestic and won't fail to make your guests go 'wow.' It's a magical spot within the woodland glade, with far reaching views out across the water meadow. We have fully kitted them out with proper flooring, seating and long tables for up to 120 guests, lots of twinkly lights and lush green foliage. There is a dance floor and stage for your band too.

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