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Last update: March 2026

Dorfold is a romantic country estate and venue on the edge of the market town of Nantwich, outside Chester, Cheshire. Set within beautiful parkland, ancient trees, and manicured gardens, the estate is home to a newly built, award-winning wedding barn designed specifically for unforgettable celebrations.

Transformed by Cripps & Co, a family-run business with 30 years of experience creating exceptional weddings, the venue offers the best of both worlds: modern design with timeless surroundings. The purpose-built barn sits just beside the grand Jacobean house and has been carefully designed to complement its historic setting while offering a light-filled, contemporary space for weddings.

The barn holds up to 160 guests for ceremonies and dining. A clean, spacious interior with dramatic windows offers sweeping views of the gardens and estate grounds, while its style allows each couple to make the space their own. Couples can also have access to the Hall itself to get ready, as well as use of the gardens for drinks receptions or photos.

In true Cripps & Co fashion, our in-house chefs cook over open flames, preparing bold, generous feasts on a giant BBQ and rotisserie. We focus on simple, quality ingredients, cooked and served with flair.

You'll be supported throughout by a dedicated wedding coordinator and a hands-on team, helping bring your day together with ease. We're flexible, collaborative, and here to help – whether you have a clear vision or are starting from scratch.

With the elegance of Dorfold and the ease of Cripps & Co, this is a venue designed to deliver unforgettable weddings.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Stately home
Landmark
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Dorfold - Cripps & Co

Patrick
Patrick Sent on 03/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dorfold Wedding - April 26

We honestly cannot recommend Dorfold highly enough. From the moment we booked, the whole team were incredible—so organised, and supportive throughout the entire planning process. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they made everything feel so calm and seamless in the lead up to the big day.

The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. It’s even more stunning in person, and we still can’t quite believe we were lucky enough to get married there. Every part of the grounds and interiors created the most perfect setting, and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful it was.
On the day itself, everything ran flawlessly. Laura, Felicity, Arianna and all of the staff were amazing—so attentive, kind, and always there when needed, while allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. We felt completely looked after from start to finish.

The food was another huge highlight. It was exceptional, and our guests are still talking about it. Particular favourites were the olives, broccoli, roast potatoes and the brownie—which may genuinely have been the best brownie we’ve ever had!

Our wedding day was better than we could ever have imagined, and so much of that is thanks to the wonderful team at Dorfold. We’ve been on cloud nine ever since. If you’re considering Dorfold for your wedding venue, book it—you will not regret it.
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Dorfold Barn, Chester Rd, Nantwich CW5 8LD Chester (Cheshire)
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