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Last update: August 2024

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 2023 - Essex Wedding 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

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Amelia
Amelia A. 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 M. 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.
Max
Max D. Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue - couldn't have asked for more ❤️

Apton Hall was on our list of venues in the area to scope out for our wedding. After the first visit we cancelled all our other viewings and booked in with them straight away!

First of all the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and so well maintained. The layout works really well and they had a great range of options for where to hold the ceremony. Having on site accommodation was also a massive plus, especially with family coming from overseas that we wanted to be able to stay close by. The new prep room for the bridal party was fantastic as was the 'granary' area for the gents to get ready. Comfortable and fitted out with everything we needed. We had a band and a DJ and both were able to fit in with no issues (and were well looked after by the venue!). We had outdoor games set up including a plastic cricket set on the big lawn, which was a real hit with the guests.

Then the staff - wow were they amazing! Hayley was our main point of contact throughout the whole process and she was so responsive and helpful - it really helped to de-stress the planning. On the rare occasion that Hayley wasn't available there was always someone else on hand who was able to help. The planning process leading up to the day was great and really helped to ensure that all our ideas could be brought to life. On the day all of the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and attentive. We had lots of compliments from our guests about how great they all were too. Big shout out to Emma and Josh, and everyone working there on the day, who helped make it so special.

The food was impeccable - we had a tasting evening ahead of the wedding date which was a lot of fun and well managed, and all of the food on the day was delicious. We had a colourful variety of allergies and dietary requirements that were handled flawlessly.

We had so much fun on our wedding day - it was actually the perfect day and using Apton Hall as a venue was a massive part of that. Thank you so much to all of the team for making it so wonderful ❤️
Emma
Emma L. Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!!

We cannot thank the team enough!!
From start to finish they were attentive, professional and made us all feel at ease.
The venue completely stunning and the attention to detail second to none.
A special thank you to Lauren for being there constantly from the minute we booked the venue and ensuring everything we wanted was arranged right up to the big day!
And to Emma who on the day made sure everything ran smoothly and we all had had what we needed.
Her calming presence put me at complete ease on the lead up to walking down the aisle.
We had the most magical day and night. Thank you all so much! 🤍
Katie
Katie A. Sent on 25/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

No wonder Apton hall are an award winning venue – they are incredible!

From the very first meeting with Hayley we instantly we had found our perfect wedding venue (one of the reasons being that it was dog friendly too!)

Hayley and Lauren have been so helpful throughout the planning process and were always on hand to answer any queries we had – big or small. I am so grateful for the two of them for all of their help and advice!

On the day itself Emma looked after us as our coordinator – she is so calming and made me feel slightly more at ease (I was very nervous that morning!).

The waiting staff were so friendly, all of our guests mentioned that the food is the best meal they've ever had at a wedding! We had lots of compliments on the bar staff too – they were very quick at serving and professional.

Thank you to the whole team at Apton Hall for giving us the most perfect day that we will remember forever.

Katie and Dom x
Amy
Amy S. Sent on 18/07/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Brooks Wedding!

As soon as we arrived at the venue we knew it was for us! We was instantly greeted by staff and they were superhelpful all the way until our big day.
The venue was perfect and had everything you could want. I think the most useful thing for us was feeling safe in the staff's hands to know that everything was being taken care of so we did'nt need to worry on the wedding day. Honestly we are so happy we picked Apton Hall and would reccomend to everyone. Thank you to everyone there who made our day perfect!

Amy & Joe Brooks
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Emma
Emma S. Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

We got married at apton hall in June and we could not recommend them enough, from viewing the venue for the first time to the wedding day all of the team was unbelievable, everyone was so helpful and kind. The venue speaks for its self it is absolutely stunning and unique. The staff are amazing, the whole team was fantastic on the day. A huge thank you to Hayley, Lauren, Josh, Emma and the whole team you were amazing. We have had so many compliments about the day and so many compliments about how yummy the food was. The day was truly magical, everything we had dreamed of and all of the team helped make this happen. From arriving in the morning to leaving the next morning all of the team was there making sure the day ran smoothly and kept us relaxed through the whole. A huge thank you again 🥰
Emma & Charlie Stephenson xx
Debbie
Debbie D. Sent on 05/06/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

What a perfect day

I would recommend Apton Hall to anyone looking for a stress-free wedding! Our day went perfectly, the team did so much for us both in the planning stages, behind the scenes, and on the day to make sure the day was everything we dreamed the day would be. The food here is also amazing - a big hit with everyone.
Emma
Emma P. Sent on 24/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!

Would highly highly recommend Apton Hall as a Wedding Venue. We loved it from the moment we saw it, they were great with communication back and forth throughout our engagement. On the wedding day the whole staff were absolutely incredible! From helping me get into my dress to organising the day and making sure we had everything. Honestly made our day truly magical & go very smoothly. Couldn’t recommend them more!
Amy
Amy M. Sent on 04/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!!

I knew the moment I visited Apton Hall that it was going to be special, but I honestly cannot put into words just how incredible the place and all the staff are there! They made what would have been a perfect day, utterly magical. Endless emails from me were answered quickly, Specific requests were made possible, quite literally nothing was too much trouble. And not only that, but every single person we encountered were happy, excited and seemed to genuinely care about giving us the best day of our lives. And they did not disappoint. My husband and I had the best day of our lives. And it was made all the better by the staff at Apton Hall. I have to give a special thanks to Lauren, for being so patient and utterly amazing! Rebecca and Josh on the day were superb! My whole family felt like they were a part of the family too! And nothing was too much trouble! I didn't have a care in the world!! I wasn't worried if things went a bit wrong, but I needn't have worried anyway, as they made sure thay not only we got what we wanted, but the whole thing ran as smoothly as it could. We really did have the perfect day and I would not change a single thing! Thank you isn't enough to convey how grateful we are for providing us with the best memories that will last us our lifetime! But thank you none the less! Also breakfast with the family the following morning, was an extra special touch! Perfection, just perfection!
Alexandra
Alexandra G. Sent on 28/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most unforgettable wedding!

Wow, where do I begin?!

The grounds and the venue of Apton Hall are simply STUNNING! There’s nothing like it. The layout means that everything can be accessed without going outside in the case of bad weather, but with good weather you have vast amounts of beautiful spaces for glorious photos. The layout also means that guests have plenty of spaces to mingle, dance, or catch up on a drink in throughout the day.

The rooms available for guests were absolutely luxurious, and all the guests who stayed not only commented on how well decorated the rooms were, but also how comfortable they were. It really was a luxury stay for all of them!

The food was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. HUGE portion sizes, the most exquisite flavours, and the chef was just so ahead of our requests that even those with allergies had personal touches to their dishes that made them feel cared for.

Along with the chef, Lauren and Josh went above and beyond the expectation of their jobs to make sure that the day (and EVERYTHING leading up to it) went smoothly and offered me a lot of confidence and reassurance that they would have me and my husband at the heart of all they did. When we thought something might go wrong with some people pulling out last minute, Josh was ahead of the game and seamlessly adjusted table layouts. When we couldn’t figure out something the night before, Lauren was at the end of the phone within minutes. All members of the team on the day were exceptional, whether it was making sure we had drinks flowing, or people knew where to be and when, I can’t thank them enough for their attentiveness and attention to detail.

Overall, I couldn’t recommend the venue and the whole team enough. If you want the reassurance of a dedicated and caring team, and the most spectacular venue with simply stunning backdrops and a flexible space, THIS is the place to be ❤️
Sharley
Sharley S. Sent on 23/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!!!

Honestly, I cannot thank Apton Hall enough for helping to create the most magical day. Wright from meeting Lauren when we first came to view the venue, the Service has been 2nd to none. I appreciate that this venue has weddings nearly every day, however when you are there, you truly believe your wedding is the only one that matters and the venue is all yours. Emma and Josh were superb hosts on the actual day. I made us feel so comfortable. And incredible venue, and incredibly well run team, thank you so much for helping us to create the best day of our lives.
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Debra F. Sent on 13/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish

The best day, the best venue, the best staff.
We couldn’t have asked for more from our day. Staff are professional, friendly and obviously enjoy what they do. The service, food and attention to detail is second to none.
Mr And
Mr And M. Sent on 29/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Saich

We had an amazing wedding day thanks to the professionalism shown by Apton Hall staff. The day went smoothly, the food was amazing and the service provided by all staff was brilliant.
The coachhouse rooms were clean and tidy, along with venue and facilities.
All of our guests commented on the venue, food and staff.
Emma
Emma F. Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A* service from end to end!

We chose our venue as Apton Hall, having had an incredible reception there at our friends wedding! We had no hesitations, and booked the following Monday. We never looked back. The team are incredibly professional and sophisticated as well as human :)
We had the most incredible wedding in February 2024, only 11 months after the booked our date: the team were incredibly accommodating of our needs and made the entire process effortless to enjoy as a future Mr & Mrs to be from start to end. Thank you Lauren & the wider team for the memories,
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Apton Hall Real Weddings

Jenna & Paul
51 photos · 06/09/2024
Jon & Becky
75 photos · 28/09/2023
Sophie & Sam
13 photos · 26/02/2022
Lizzie & Robb
17 photos · 18/02/2022
Vicky & Joe
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Deals

Events

08 Dec
Open Door

Come along to our Open Day on Sunday 8th December 11 am - 3 pm.

Enjoy a glass of Mulled Wine and a selection of Chefs Canapes as you wander at your leisure and picture your own Christmas wedding at Apton Hall and see the beautiful Christmas decorations included in all Christmas packages. Also a great time to come along if you are planning a Winter wedding or for any date next year as we have some fantastic offers only available on the day!

Some handpicked suppliers will also be there on the day who also have offers for 2025 which are are alos only available on this day. No appointment needed and everyone is welcome. However if you wish to book a tour just book a tour on our website and we will be happy to show you around.

Date: From 08/12/2024 to 08/12/2024 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Apton Hall, Apton Hall Road, Rochford, Essex
19 Jan
Open Door

Come along to our Open Day on Sunday 19th January 2025 - 11am until 3pm. 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 19/01/2025 to 19/01/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Apton Hall, Apton Hall Road, Rochford, Essex

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