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Last update: March 2026

Located close to Burton upon Trent, Alrewas Hayes is a wedding venue ideal for couples who wish to marry in the heart of Staffordshire. This Grade II-listed getaway dates back to 1066 and over the years, this hidden gem has been home to five generations of the Williams family.

In the hands of its current owners, the picturesque and secluded estate has been renovated and reimagined to become a highly sought-after venue for weddings, combining Country House grandeur with modern twists throughout. Alrewas Hayes is available to hire on an exclusive use basis seven days a week, throughout the year.

Offering an abundance of versatile event spaces accommodating from 50-180 guests in our Lakeside and 180-650 guests in our Great Barn, Alrewas Hayes can provide the backdrop for all manner of weddings.

The highly trained team of expert chefs create menus inspired by seasonal dishes that bring out the beauty in every ingredient. With an abundance of innovative food and drink menus on offer, including vegans, vegetarians and special diets, there is something to suit every palette.

Complementing the Alrewas Hayes experience are 11 bedrooms, each offering a uniquely personal experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Asian wedding
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Barn
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
Orangery on site
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Reviews for Alrewas Hayes

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Hannah Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream location - fantastic staff!

The most beautiful wedding location! We got married at Alrewas Hayes in September and it was perfect. Emma in particular is such a pleasure to work with and made the planning experience so easy - I didn’t feel stressed once, not even on the morning! Our parents commented specifically how calm she was and how that really helped them feel at ease on a day that otherwise could’ve been incredibly stressful. The rest of the staff were fantastic as well - the service was impeccable, the bar staff friendly, and the food was amazing! We’ve had nothing but compliments about how great the food was, and portions were so much better than most weddings we’ve been to. If we could do our day again, I’d absolutely pick Alrewas Hayes again, it’s just the most perfect place to get married!
J
Jade Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The dreamiest day at Alrewas Hayes

We had our wedding at Alrewas Hayes on 21st May 2026 and we could not recommend them more. We booked our wedding in January 2024 and we had a key point of contact throughout for any questions or support. We had 2 planning meetings, a taster evening for our menu choices and were given countless opportunities to attend the venue to do walk through if we needed it. Emma and the team were outstanding on the lead up to the wedding and on the wedding day. Everyone from the catering team to bar staff were friendly and could not do enough for you. Many of our guests told us that the food was the best they had had at any wedding before. The whole team made sure that the day ran smoothly and we felt relaxed enough to enjoy the day to its fullest. It was genuinely one of the best days of our lives and a big part of that is thanks to the team! We will be recommending you for a lifetime, Thank you Emma and the team at Alrewas Hayes!
Leah
Leah Sent on 25/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most memorable day

We had our wedding at the beautiful Alrewas Hayes in April. From the moment we saw the venue, we knew it was the perfect one for us! The interior and exterior are so well kept and cared for - everything was modern, clean and fresh, whilst still in keeping with its charm. Our event manager was Emma, who was amazing from start to finish. The communication throughout was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for them. They gave us advice and suggestions as well as listened to our ideas and executed them in a way beyond our expectations.

The day itself was perfect! Everything flowed as it should and it was so well organised and that was down to the Alrewas Hayes Team. They were always one step ahead and had everything ready and prepared. It allowed us to fully enjoy the day, without having to worry about anything. The food was beautiful; from the canapés, to the wedding breakfast and the evening food! Everything was just perfect.

We had so much positive feedback from our guests about how much they enjoyed the day, the food and the whole atmosphere!

The team at Alrewas Hayes made our wedding so special and we are eternally grateful to have such wonderful memories. Thank you so much for everything!
N
Natalia Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day

Some places just have a warmth to them, and this venue is one of those rare spots. It feels welcoming the moment you arrive — cozy, beautiful, and full of little touches that make you feel taken care of. It’s the kind of setting where you can actually picture a real celebration happening, not just a staged event.

What makes it even more special is the team behind it. The planners here are kind, attentive, and truly thoughtful. They listen closely, they remember the small things, and they bring a gentle steadiness to the entire process. You never feel like just another couple on their calendar — you feel supported, understood, and genuinely celebrated.

Together, the venue and its planners create a wedding day that feels heartfelt. Nothing forced, nothing overly polished — just a sweet, seamless experience where everyone can relax and enjoy the moment. It’s the kind of place where love feels easy, and where the memories you make feel like they’ll stay with you for a long time.

Special thank you to Emma and Nell for making our day so special, we honestly loved every second of our wedding day and we will cherish the memories from our day for the rest of our lives. From the bottom of our heart, thank you - you are the best!

Joe & Natalia
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Charlotte Sent on 24/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

We want to say the biggest thank you to the Alrewas Hayes team for everything you did to make our wedding day so smooth, beautiful, and unforgettable. From the planning stages right through to the final dance, you were calm, kind, and completely on it.

Kendall, our wedding coordinator was an absolute star. Her support, quick thinking, and warm energy made us feel so looked after. She handled everything with such professionalism—even the little last-minute things—and it meant we could relax and enjoy every moment.

The venue is so beautiful, the food was delicious and the service was excellent through tour the day too. We would recommend the venue to anyone.

Thank you for being such a big part of a day we’ll never forget.
Rippu
Rippu Sent on 07/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and staff

Elise and the team were amazing from the minute we enquired about holding our wedding at Alrewas Hayes. They were accommodating, professional, easy to work with and always quick to respond with any queries we had. Their attention to detail was great and led to a great couple of days. On the wedding day they were always nearby to help, and ensured that my wife and I had food set aside for us (a small thing but we would have forgotten to eat without it!). The venue itself is beautiful, well kept and helped made our wedding very memorable for ourselves and our guests - all of which were full of praise for the venue and the team. Thank you again, we really appreciate it!
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Simone Sent on 22/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and amazing staff!

The venue sells itself as it’s also absolutely stunning but the staff make the whole experience stress free and are on hand to help with every little detail every step of the way. Nothing I too much trouble. We had the most perfect day at Alrewas Hayes and would recommend it to anyone thinking of getting married here
Emily
Emily Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Alrewas Hayes

We got married at Alrewas Hayes in July 2024, and our experience with the venue was absolutely perfect from start to finish. In the planning stages, the venue made everything so easy for us - they really thought of everything, so that we didn't have to. On the day, everything was seamless. Our guests couldn't talk highly enough about how stunning the venue was, as well as the quality of service and food. A special thank you to Olivia, who was our wedding co-ordinator, and did everything to ensure that we had our dream wedding day!
Sinnead
Sinnead Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING - Can't recommend enough

I can't recommend enough - we loved the large open plan lakeside as soon as we saw it. All of the food was amazing! Canapes unbelievable and we chose the greek evening meal which people are still complimenting months after.

All the staff but especially Olivia, Aime and Emma were absolutely amazing we can't thank you all enough!!

S
Simran Sent on 21/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

I'm so glad I chose this beautiful venue to get married in, it was my dream venue. The decor inside the lakeside is already setup and is stunning everything is so elegant. Elise and the team were so lovely and helped so much with the wedding and when I had any questions. Amazing service. My guests also loved the venue and said it was so unique. I would defiantly recommend this wedding venue and would love to go back and relive that day again. Thank you so much Alrewas Hayes for being wonderful! X
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Olivia Sent on 14/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful wedding venue!!

The most beautiful wedding venue!

From our first look 18 months out from our wedding as soon as we saw this venue we both knew it was perfect! The staff at Alrewas Hayes went above and beyond to make sure our planning and day went smoothly.

A special mention to Amie who was with us from that first look through to our wedding day and without her and her amazing hard work our day would not have ran as smoothly as it did.

The special and extra touches at Alrewas Hayes you will not find elsewhere. Our guests all commented on how beautiful this wedding venue was and the food that was outstanding.

Could not recommend this venue enough!!
M
Molly Sent on 25/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!!!

The perfect wedding venue!

We fell in love with Alrewas Hayes as soon as we had our first visit. It was everything we dreamt of and more.

Everything about the venue is absolutely stunning.

The staff are amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. From all the planning beforehand to the actual wedding day they were fantastic. Our day ran so smoothly and really was the best day of our lives. Massive thank you to Emma and Olivia - you helped make our dream wedding day come true and we’ll be forever grateful!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The very best wedding venue

The most perfect setting for our dream wedding. Everything was amazing the staff, Amie for her help with the planning from day one when we booked right to the end. Everyone was so attentive and made us feel so special. It’s a magical setting and each room is unique. Just a wonderful place.
S
Steve Sent on 18/08/2023
1 out of 5 rating

Avoid avoid avoid

Staff are thieves, go in rooms when your not there... tip bags out searching for food and drinks allegedly. Then mysteriously your glasses, and other items disappear.
Avoid avoid avoid, quickest way to ruin your big day.
Then they charge ya for drinks in room which wasn't being drank there were from the night before someplace else.
Avoid
J
Jess Sent on 31/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most wonderful day at Alrewas Hayes

What an absolute joy it was to have our wedding reception at Alrewas Hayes in august. The day was everything we wanted. Thanks to our wonderful wedding coordinator Emma, the day ran so smoothly, and so perfectly. Emma we can’t Thankyou enough for yours and the teams efforts to make our day so amazing.

We had so many compliments on the wedding breakfast, absolutely amazing food including the canapés on arrival. The whole venue just looked so beautiful and there were no hiccups all day and we are so grateful for that.

We had close family and friends join us in staying overnight at the venue. We had so many compliments on how modernly furnished, spotless and comfortable the bedrooms were. The honeymoon suite was absolutely fantastic for us too, we only wish we could have stayed for a few more nights in it!

The lead up to the wedding was also brilliant as we had Emma at our back and call over email and face to face. Whenever I needed a meeting to talk about even the smallest things for the big day, nothing was too much trouble for Emma. I would highly recommend Alrewas Hayes and their staff to host your special day and I really hope we return again for another wedding! Thankyou so much for everything.

Jess & Ed
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Your events

28 Jun
Open Door

Are you newly engaged and searching for your dream wedding venue?

On Sunday 28th June from 11am - 3pm we will be opening the doors to our historical country estate, offering the opportunity to see Alrewas Hayes elegantly dressed for a wedding.

With a glass of fizz upon your arrival, our friendly and knowledgeable Wedding & Events team will be on hand to show you around the venue and talk all things weddings.

We will be joined by a handpicked selection of talented suppliers in both the Lakeside and The Great Barn for you to meet, talk to and be inspired by.

With full access to the venue and grounds, start picturing your wedding day here at Alrewas Hayes.

Entry is free but please do register using the ticket link at the allotted times. We can't wait to see you there!

If you are hosting your wedding with us and would like to explore the venue that captured your heart, we have a time slot of 2pm-3pm available for you to visit.

Date: From 28/06/2026 to 28/06/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Alrewas Hayes, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

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Alrewas Hayes DE13 7DL Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire)
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