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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: May 2025

Apton Hall is an Award Winning wedding venue located in Rochford, England. Nestled in the heart of the idyllic Essex countryside, this beautiful property enjoys a rich, storied history that dates back to the Great Survey of 1086. Today, you and your guests are invited to experience all that this magnificent venue has to offer. Be part of a rich heritage and prepare to make memories that you and your loved ones will cherish for the rest of your lives.

Facilities and Capacity

Apton Hall has facilities for indoor and outdoor wedding events, including ceremonies, receptions, and wedding breakfasts. The old stables have been transformed into a beautiful indoor ceremony room, complete with large wooden beams and original brickwork. The courtyard is an ideal spot for an outdoor ceremony. Featuring a lovely gazebo, it offers a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. The beautifully decorated cowshed is fully air-conditioned and has a bar, dance floor, and everything you need for an evening of quality entertainment. The charming New Barn is a lovely setting in which to enjoy a wedding breakfast with all your friends and family. The venue has a maximum capacity of 200, and there is onsite accommodation for up to 16 people. Whatever your needs, the venue’s experienced events team will be happy to help you turn your dreams into reality.

Services Offered

The Apton Hall team has the talent and experience you need to make your day a success. They promise to be there for you every step of the way, from the initial planning stages to the morning-after breakfast and the final farewell. They offer planning and catering services, and they can’t wait to discuss what they can do for you. Your wedding is a momentous occasion, and they would love to join you as you begin the next chapter of your beautiful love story.

ESSEX WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR 2025 - Essex Wedding Awards

REGIONAL FINALIST BARN VENUE 2025 - The Wedding Industry Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Apton Hall

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 25/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The incredible Apton hall

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at Apton Hall, and we can confidently say it was the best decision we made! From the very first inquiry to the last dance of the night, the team at Apton Hall truly went above and beyond to ensure our day was nothing short of perfect. The staff are outstanding, with their attention to detail and commitment to making our vision a reality evident throughout the entire planning process. They were incredibly accommodating, addressing all our questions and concerns with patience and professionalism. On the day of the wedding, everything ran like a well-oiled machine, allowing us to enjoy every moment without worrying about the logistics. We were looked after before, during, and after the ceremony, making us feel truly special.

The venue itself is beautiful, with lovely surroundings that enhanced our special day. The food was excellent, and we've received numerous compliments from our guests about the delicious dishes served. We look forward to returning for dinner to enjoy that culinary experience again. We cannot thank Apton Hall enough for making our day so memorable. If you’re looking for a wedding venue, we highly recommend Apton Hall for its outstanding service and lovely setting.
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Sammy Sent on 25/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable amazing

We cannot thank all the staff at Apton Hall enough, from the moment we visited we knew that was the venue we wanted. Since that day we cannot fault the staff and the communication. The day of the wedding could not have been more perfect, it was everything we dreamed of and more. Rebecca was amazing on the day too we didn’t have to lift a finger, everything and everyone was catered for. Special thanks to all of the staff! Every one of you are amazing and not forgetting how beautiful the venue is. People are still talking today about the venue staff and food! Thank you everyone
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Charlie Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical day

From the minute we walked into Apton Hall we knew the place was amazing. From the beautiful buildings and courtyard to the delicious food the staff here go above and beyond to ensure you have the perfect day. The flexibility that the venue allows and the fine details they go through to make sure everything runs smoothly is truly outstanding. Everyone is so friendly and you can see the management and staff all love their job. I cannot recommend this venue enough and the wonderful people who work here. If you’re looking to put your own spin on your special day with beautiful surroundings and staff who are exceptional at their job then look no further.
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Sophie Sent on 22/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Not one bad thing to say!

When we first viewed Apton Hall I remember thinking 'this is the one', but thought there was no way we could afford it. However, unlike a lot of wedding venues it was not overpriced at all, if anything i would say its underpriced for the exceptional service we had from start to finish! There is not a single thing I would change about it, from the planning process, to the day itself, to the accommodation, and the day after the wedding. The food was INCREDIBLE, the service was amazing, and the staff on the day just made me feel so relaxed and calm about everything. If you are looking for a perfect day, with staff who know what they're doing, amazing food, beautiful buildings and scenery, then Apton Hall is for you. If I could redo my wedding day tomorrow with an unlimited budget, I would still choose Apton Hall time and time again. I honestly cannot recommend it enough, and I feel like my review isn't even doing justice to the amazing people that work there. There are not enough words to say how perfect everything about it is.
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Abby Sent on 18/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 30th December 2024

Thank you so much Hayley, Josh, Emma and the Apton Hall team for making our day so special. We had the best day and have received great feedback from friends and family.
The food was amazing, big portions and great quality, all served on time. The venue was nicely decorated for Christmas, and the Apton hall team were so welcoming to not only us, but all our guests.

Georgina
Georgina Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

December wedding

We recently got married at Apton Hall, and we cannot express enough how absolutely amazing the entire experience was. From the stunning venue to the seamless coordination, everything exceeded our expectations. A huge thank you to the dedicated staff who went above and beyond to make our day truly special. Their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made all the difference, and we felt completely taken care of. We’re so grateful for everything and can’t recommend Apton Hall highly enough!
Steve
Steve Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Christmas Wedding - December 2024

It’s hard to know where to begin as there are not enough superlatives to describe our experience with Apton Hall.

I make no apologies for saying the staff - top to bottom, absolutely make this venue.

From the outset of our wedding journey with the Apton Hall team, we felt valued, listened to and above all cared about.

The quality of the venue, the food and the drinks were simply outstanding. Almost all of our guests commented that this was the best wedding breakfast food they had ever eaten.

However, the ultimate compliment was that all of our guests commented on the quality and professionalism of the staff on the day - they are all quite simply outstanding and a credit to your organisation and we feel privileged to have had our wedding at Apton Hall.

Thank you does not do justice for how we feel and I have no hesitation in the slightest in recommending Apton Hall for anyone thinking of choosing this outstanding venue for their special day.

Steve and Nicola Chappell
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Monique Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Christmas Wedding

Highly recommend Apton Hall, they were amazing from start to finish. Beautiful venue, and even more magical with the Christmas decorations up! Cannot thank Hayley enough for all her support helping us plan our special day. Apton Hall staff are friendly, and very accommodating. The food is absolutely amazing, and everything about our day was perfect.
Russell
Russell Sent on 14/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Venue and staff are truly amazing and know what you need before you say!

Apton Hall were amazing from start to finish.
They were so accommodating and went above and beyond before and throughout the day.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 20/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Halloween spectacular wedding 🎃 30/10/24

Where to start! Apton hall is the only venue we consider for our big day! We fell in love as soon as we walk through the doors!
Form the day we book to the day of the wedding everything was perfect and so easy!
Staff front and back of house were very helpful and made our entire day completely stress free!
Nothing was too much hassle and they just knew what needed to be done before we even had to ask!
The facilities were fantastic, the rooms were so comfy and had everything we needed!
The food was superb! We still have guest messaging saying how fantastic the food was!
We could not recommend Apton Hall enough!
It’s the only wedding venue you need! 🎃
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Hilary Sent on 28/10/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue. Fantastic Food. Helpful Staff.

Lovely, rustic venue with a modern touch.
Beautiful on site accommodation. Nice surroundings.
A nice flow through the different rooms within the venue that works well for the day.
Hayley/Lauren were brilliant and responsive in the lead up to the wedding.
Answered queries and questions that had probably been asked by us many times.
On the day, the team were helpful and set up the venue beautifully.
There's an on site dressing room you can access from 8.30am. It worked but was perhaps a little clunky when moving from the dressing room to the Dovecot at 11:30.
Guests report the day flowed well, venue was lovely and food fantastic.
We had a few concerns which we reported after the day, which were handled in a reassuring and professional manner by the wedding coordinators.
Would recommend. Worked well in the wet weather.
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Tom P. Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We got recently married, Excellent!!!!!

I got married on the 4th of October and we can honestly say it went perfect.
From 8am - 11:59pm it was great.
We would expect any venue to cover all the major details but this only makes you good. What makes Apton great is the small details. They are always covered.

The Staff 10/10 - from Lauren as the co-ordinator to Emma on the day and all the bar staff and waiters, nothing was ever to much.
Venue 10/10 spotless.

My advice for anyone booking Apton hall is dont be a bridezilla work with these guys and I promise your day would be great.

They know what they are doing and the are extremely good at it.
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Apton Hall 07.09.24 - A fairytale wedding

I cannot recommend Apton Hall as a wedding venue enough. My husband and I got married here on Saturday 7th September and it felt like a fairy-tale dream.

The venue itself is located in the quaint countryside of Rochford and it was the perfect venue to host our family and friends. The interior decoration throughout is really thought-out and elegant. I feel that something that stands out about this venue is that you really can do exactly what you want with it and each wedding there looks completely unique. The layout makes a lot of sense for hosting, the barn-style wooden beams are beautiful and stylish, the courtyard allows for this central feel to the wedding, the accommodation is extremely well designed, contemporary and comfortable. It has a rustic yet modern feel to it. We had an outdoor wedding which we were so happy about.

The staff- honestly, the service was on another level. We worked with Hayley to plan the event and she was superb, super efficient, professional, easy to contact, offered great flexible advice and has so much experience. A really friendly and kind person. We had Emma and Lily managing our event on the day and it felt so lovely to have these great people around us. They were really calm, super kind and extremely professional. There was no question they couldn't answer and they ensured our day went smoothly. The staff serving us and the guests throughout the day were flawless. We had so many compliments from our guests as to how attentive they were, topping up drinks, going the extra mile to call people by their names and our close friends, who have extensive dietary requirements and allergies felt super relaxed because they said that the servers would acknowledge, that their meal was, for example, 'gluten free' as they were setting the meal down, so our friends said that they didn't feel that they needed to double check anything. My friends said they had never experienced that before!

They really think of everything- like sending up a plate of your wedding cake up to the honeymoon suite for the end of the night and supporting you to be in the right place at the right time in a lovely calm way throughout the day. Everything was incredibly organised and we felt like we could truly relax because we were in such good hands.

We will forever be grateful to the staff at Apton Hall for making our wedding day so memorable, stress-free and beautiful.
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 24/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

September Wedding

All the team at Apton Hall are very helpful and accommodating.
From booking initially to the day itself the whole process was easy considering the amount of details that need clarifying.
Our day was perfect and couldn't have imagined it better, thank you all so much.
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Becky Sent on 19/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Couldn't fault our perfect day

Everything went on with such professionalism and accuracy. I didn't wear a watch all day, but knew the time based on what was happening. The staff were so polite and friendly, from our 'main' coordinators Emma and Josh, to the back of house staff that took our items the day before and those who tied and look after us all. All of the guests spoke to highly of the venue too, the beauty and the attentiveness of staff, we didn't want for anything all day. Bring canapes to our room just for us was the perfect touch!
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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2022 Winner
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Apton Hall Real Weddings

Aimee & Matthew
49 photos · 18/04/2025
Jenna & Paul
51 photos · 06/09/2024
Zoe & Sam
56 photos · 31/08/2024
Jon & Becky
75 photos · 28/09/2023
Sophie & Sam
13 photos · 26/02/2022
Lizzie & Robb
17 photos · 18/02/2022

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Your events

29 Jun
Open Door

Come along to our Open Day on Sunday 29th June 2025 - 11 am until 3 pm. Tours available on the day.

The venue will be set up for a wedding so you can imagine your own wedding day at Apton Hall. The Dovecot, Coach House accommodation and new Hair & Make Up area will also be open to view. Wedding co-ordinators on hand for more information and pricing.

No appointment necessary - everyone welcome!

Date: From 29/06/2025 to 29/06/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Apton Hall, Apton Hall Road, Rochford, Essex
14 Sep
Open Door

Come and view Apton Hall and meet lots of local and recommended suppliers.

Free Entry.

Pre-register with Main Events Wedding Shows on their website.

We hope to see you there!

Date: From 14/09/2025 to 14/09/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Apton Hall, Apton Hall Road, Rochford, Essex

Meet the team

Josh Kheng
Josh Kheng
General Manager

I'm Josh, the General Manager here at Apton Hall. Any questions, please contact us on 01702 567425 or email us on info@aptonhall.co.uk!

Emma  Miller
Emma Miller
Wedding & Events Co-ordinator

I'm Emma, I'm a Wedding & Events Co-ordinator here at Apton Hall. Any questions, please contact us on 01702 567425 or email us on info@aptonhall.co.uk!

Abby Kenward
Abby Kenward
Event Manager

I'm Abby, I'm an Event Manager here at Apton Hall. Any questions, please contact us on 01702 567425 or email us on info@aptonhall.co.uk!

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Map

Apton Hall, Apton Hall Road SS4 3RH Rochford (Essex)
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