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Last update: October 2024

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
Barn

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
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
Outdoor fireworks permitted

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
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Alrewas Hayes

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
33 reviews
96% recommend it
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Olivia R. 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!!
Emily
Emily T. 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 T. 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!!

Jessica
Jessica M. 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.
Ravika
Ravika R. Sent on 21/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day!

The team at Alrewas Hayes made me feel like my wedding day was just as important to them as it was for me. It made the day feel so special.
Lisa
Lisa M. Sent on 14/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives!

I can't speak highly enough of Alrewas Hayes as a venue and the entire team - and nor can any of our guests weeks on!
The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. It is so private, gorgeous and grand, yet still has a real 'homely' feel to it, which we and our guests all fell in love with. The accommodation is stunning, there are endless photo backdrops, and the actual interior is incredible. The decor of the entire place is just amazing.
One of our favourite parts of getting married here was our meal tasting night, which was put on like a big event in itself. The team couldn't do enough for us and the other couples, and the food was out of this world, as were the drinks. We had so many compliments on the day about the food - both day and night offerings, and the wines.
On our actual wedding day, everything was perfect, and that's all down to the Alrewas team, but especially Emma, our wedding planner. Emma was an absolute godsend during the build up to the wedding, and she's just a genuinely lovely girl - I always enjoyed our chats! She had great suggestions for suppliers and ideas, and I really valued her opinion. On the wedding day, she ensured everything ran perfectly, and it was so reassuring knowing she was there and had it all under control. Tom also made both our meal tasting and wedding day so special, and his knowledge of wines is highly impressive - we were so grateful for all of his advice! Bonnie and Toby were also another big reason we fell in love with this venue, as their genuine care and passion for the events they hold is so evident - even down to being present and serving drinks at our wedding! We loved the homely/family vibe that really shone at Alrewas, and that stemmed from them entirely. We are so grateful to you all, and the rest of your fantastic team for giving us the best day of our lives - you're all incredible at what you do! Thank you a million times over! Lisa X
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Lynne M. Sent on 19/08/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding

We attended a family wedding on 17/8/21 and had a fabulous time. The entire estate was well presented and spotlessly clean . The staff were well mannered, polite, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our accommodation was very spacious and luxurious. The food was first class in taste and presentation. If I had to ask for any changes it would be to make a snug and comfortable waiting area for older relatives. Otherwise I would highly recommend this venue to any couples wanting that special day.
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Simone C. 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
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Simran K. 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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Molly L. 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!
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Steve R. 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
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Jess P. 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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Radhika Sent on 27/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

RaNi Wedding Oct 2019

Where can I start? From start to finish the service has been amazing! Alrewas Hayes was the first venue we visited when we started to look and we fell in love straight away! The grounds, scenery and the interior were beautiful we knew it was the one. The staff made our wedding experience the most memorable. Easy, simple and free flowing. We had endless comments and still do till this day about how stunning our venue was. Our guests enjoyed their day! Alrewas were easy to work with not only with us but the rest of our suppliers and took care of things we didnt have time to on the day. We also used the wall mapping in the grand pavilion and it was sensational!! If you're looking to get married here, you have found the perfect place!! Wish we could do it all over again!!
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Amelia Sent on 27/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

What a Beautiful Venue !

I attended my friends wedding at Alrewas Hayes in August 2019...IT WAS AMAZING!

The venue itself is beautiful and the staff went above and beyond. I know everyone left extremely happy. I will be recommending this beautiful venue to all of my friends just as an excuse to go back.
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Karen Sent on 27/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Venue and Staff

We attended Alrewas Hayes for the first time to attend a wedding. The Venue itself was absolutely gorgeous. We were overwhelmed by the high standard of food and level of service offered, nothing was too much trouble. The standard of the overnight accommodation was so luxurious, we did not want to leave. We enjoyed a wonderful feast of a breakfast prior to departure and the owners took the time to check if we had enjoyed our visit and wish us a safe journey home. No hesitation in recommending.
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Alrewas Hayes DE13 7DL Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire)
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