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Located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, Rufford Abbey is a beautiful country park and wedding venue for all seasons. The 12th-century ruins, woodlands, formal gardens, and the lake offer tremendous photography opportunities. Within the park lies Rufford Mill, once a corn mill for the estate. Couples can get lost in the beauty of this venue, enjoying the abundance of history and romance in every corner.
Facilities and Capacity
Rufford Abbey boasts several event spaces for lavish wedding events. The Talbot Suite is a beautiful canvas for ceremonies, situated on the first floor of the mill with ample space for up to 80 guests for dinner. The Markham Suite is an additional function room on the ground floor that offers an adjacent area for the wedding event. Couples and guests can retreat to this suite for further celebrations, hosting up to 100 guests. Rufford Abbey holds a civil ceremony licence, meaning you can spend the whole day in one magnificent place. Everything here is designed to enhance relaxation and ensure that the happy newlyweds have a special day they will never forget.
Services Offered
Rufford Abbey offers three all-inclusive wedding packages. The Pearl package is perfect for 50 day guests and 100 evening guests and is available midweek in the Talbot Suite. Chiavari chairs, linens, complimentary glasses of bubbles, three-course wedding breakfast and drinks reception services are included. The Ruby and Diamond packages provide equal services with additional amenities and bar options, such as extra day guests, and waitress-served canapes. The bar services can include a glass of wine or bottle of beer after the ceremony, half a bottle of wine per guest at the wedding breakfast, and a sparkling wine toast.
Website
https://www.ruffordmill.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Historic
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Reviews for Rufford Mill, Rufford Country Park
Jasmine Sent on 27/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
October Wedding 2025
To everyone at Rufford Mill we would love to say thank you for all that you did to ensure the day ran smoothly as possible!
From our first visit to enquire about the venue we knew it was the venue for us. We were told in detail what was in our package which we really appreciated as we had a few bad experiences with previous venues with hidden costs! The build up to the wedding any questions we had were responded to really quickly and we felt we were able to contact them no matter how small a question. All of our family and friends were so impressed with the wedding breakfast and the evening buffet! We would also like to add a special thank you to Carmel and Jai who were just beyond incredible on the day!
Mr & Mrs Woods
From our first visit to enquire about the venue we knew it was the venue for us. We were told in detail what was in our package which we really appreciated as we had a few bad experiences with previous venues with hidden costs! The build up to the wedding any questions we had were responded to really quickly and we felt we were able to contact them no matter how small a question. All of our family and friends were so impressed with the wedding breakfast and the evening buffet! We would also like to add a special thank you to Carmel and Jai who were just beyond incredible on the day!
Mr & Mrs Woods
Charlotte Sent on 21/10/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue, beautiful surroundings
A perfect venue for your wedding. We had a perfect time. Well organised, professional. All our needs met. Couldn’t recommend enough. Scenery is just stunning, a true gem of a venue.
Thank you to the team for all their hard work
Thank you to the team for all their hard work
Jennifer Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
What An Amazing Day !!!
We got married at Rufford on 14th June 2025 .
Everything was just perfect from start to finish .
Carmel and Seana were just amazing , so flexible and had the day covered with every little fine detail that made our day so very special ! I didn’t have to think about anything !
The guests commented on how fabulous the venue looked . It was just perfect .
The venue , the food and staff were 5 star . The food was delicious . Carmel made sure all the guests were catered for and didn’t leave until the evening when the guests were partying .
We were able to get into the venue early to get it dressed which was brilliant . Carmel was on hand to check that everything was running smooth .
Carmel liaised with our photographer so that they were in sync with the agenda for the day , which was great .
Our photographs at the Abbey and inside the venue were so beautiful with so many special memories of the day .
The venue and the package I’d say were so important for me . You want it to look spectacular with a 5 star service - we got that and more !
A really big thank you to Carmel and Seana who took care of everything from start to finish . This was detrimental to our wedding day being amazing . It all went to plan because of their high standard , professionalism and attention to detail which is so hard to find now a days .
Thanks ladies x I’ll have these special memories forever xx
Everything was just perfect from start to finish .
Carmel and Seana were just amazing , so flexible and had the day covered with every little fine detail that made our day so very special ! I didn’t have to think about anything !
The guests commented on how fabulous the venue looked . It was just perfect .
The venue , the food and staff were 5 star . The food was delicious . Carmel made sure all the guests were catered for and didn’t leave until the evening when the guests were partying .
We were able to get into the venue early to get it dressed which was brilliant . Carmel was on hand to check that everything was running smooth .
Carmel liaised with our photographer so that they were in sync with the agenda for the day , which was great .
Our photographs at the Abbey and inside the venue were so beautiful with so many special memories of the day .
The venue and the package I’d say were so important for me . You want it to look spectacular with a 5 star service - we got that and more !
A really big thank you to Carmel and Seana who took care of everything from start to finish . This was detrimental to our wedding day being amazing . It all went to plan because of their high standard , professionalism and attention to detail which is so hard to find now a days .
Thanks ladies x I’ll have these special memories forever xx
Heather Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Could not do more for us!
From the moment we enquired, we knew this would be our venue!
We took the package and added the bridal suite on for the day too which is an amazing addition to the day! The bridal suite has two good sized rooms (lounge style where our flower girls got ready and we had food, and then a room with a large mirror and two mirrors for getting ready, makeup mirrors) there is also a shower room which is hugely beneficial!
The coordinator Seana was the greatest part of the package because she supported all our planning, helped with my allergies and was with us every step of the way! She was particularly supportive with me as we got married at 28 weeks pregnant!
The food was gorgeous! And the evening buffet has plenty for all your guests!
If you want a package wedding with great scenery, amazing staff and beautiful food then Rufford is for you!
We took the package and added the bridal suite on for the day too which is an amazing addition to the day! The bridal suite has two good sized rooms (lounge style where our flower girls got ready and we had food, and then a room with a large mirror and two mirrors for getting ready, makeup mirrors) there is also a shower room which is hugely beneficial!
The coordinator Seana was the greatest part of the package because she supported all our planning, helped with my allergies and was with us every step of the way! She was particularly supportive with me as we got married at 28 weeks pregnant!
The food was gorgeous! And the evening buffet has plenty for all your guests!
If you want a package wedding with great scenery, amazing staff and beautiful food then Rufford is for you!
Emily Sent on 31/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most beautiful day 🩷
We had the most beautiful wedding day at Rufford Mill on the 16.08.25
Communication from the very start of booking is fab, all emails/questions answered within 24 hours!
Carmel ran our wedding day and it couldn’t have gone any smoother, she had everything running on time and checked up on us at every available moment. The venue itself is stunning, and the team are amazing also.
We can’t thank Rufford enough for making our day extra special and would 100% recommend to anyone needing to book somewhere for their special day 🩷
Communication from the very start of booking is fab, all emails/questions answered within 24 hours!
Carmel ran our wedding day and it couldn’t have gone any smoother, she had everything running on time and checked up on us at every available moment. The venue itself is stunning, and the team are amazing also.
We can’t thank Rufford enough for making our day extra special and would 100% recommend to anyone needing to book somewhere for their special day 🩷
Stephanie Sent on 24/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most incredible day! Wish we could do it all again!
Rufford Mill was the perfect venue for our wedding. The setting is absolutely stunning, and the team made the whole experience seamless from start to finish. Everything ran so smoothly on the day—we didn’t have to worry about a single thing, which meant we could just relax and enjoy every moment.
Our guests were blown away by the beautiful surroundings and how well everything was organised. It was exactly the backdrop we had dreamed of for our big day.
We’ll always treasure our memories here and can’t thank the Rufford Mill team enough for giving us the most incredible day.
Our guests were blown away by the beautiful surroundings and how well everything was organised. It was exactly the backdrop we had dreamed of for our big day.
We’ll always treasure our memories here and can’t thank the Rufford Mill team enough for giving us the most incredible day.
Emma Sent on 31/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful day!!
Me and my husband had an absolutely fantastic wedding day. It went so smoothly and Carmel and the team was absolutely brilliant in making sure it ran as smooth as possible!! Ruffordmill itself is in a beautiful location, which makes for gorgeous photos. 10/10 would recommend! Thank you again for a wonderful day 🥰 Here's a few snippets of the photos 📸 can't wait to get my photo album back!
Rufus Sent on 14/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible Venue!
This venue was amazing. Carmel and Séana couldn't have done more for us. They made us feel very relaxed, both before and on the day, and really took care of us. Hazel, who was in charge of us in the evening, was also lovely and helpful - the bar staff even fixed my glasses last minute so I could dance the night away!
They were fantastic with food preferences and dietary requirements, very helpful with our table settings and making the venue look absolutely stunning, and nothing we could've asked for was any trouble.
I've had so many comments in the last few days about the food being A+
10/10, I would recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding team, in a beautiful old location, with brilliant food for a very affordable price.
They were fantastic with food preferences and dietary requirements, very helpful with our table settings and making the venue look absolutely stunning, and nothing we could've asked for was any trouble.
I've had so many comments in the last few days about the food being A+
10/10, I would recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding team, in a beautiful old location, with brilliant food for a very affordable price.
Sharon Sent on 05/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was perfect
From the first visit to Rufford and making the booking with a year to the big day, Carmel and her team were excellent at guiding and advising on all things we needed to know. Having the bridal suite available was such a bonus as it enabled the bridal party to get ready and step outside into the Courtyard where visitors to the park gathered to watch. The turnaround of the Talbot suite from ceremony to reception went smoothly and guests had the opportunity for photos and then we had canapés and welcome drinks before the fabulous 3 course meal and lovely wine. After the evening celebrations the staff helped box the gifts and wedding cake etc and even helped load the car, a fantastic team.
Sasha Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The day we want to do over and over again.
We had our wedding at this incredible venue last week, and we truly can't express how amazing the experience was. The entire team went above and beyond to make our day flawless. The transitions between the ceremony and reception spaces were seamless, and everything flowed effortlessly. We didn’t have to worry about a single detail, thanks to Séana’s expert guidance. She led us through the day with such grace and professionalism, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
Rachel Sent on 16/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely the best day ever
This venue is a fabulous setting for any wedding, our day was perfect from start to finish.
Communication from the very beginning from the team was amazing and they went above and beyond to make our day a special one.
We had the bridal suite in the morning and I would definitely recommend doing this, lovely quality time with all of my bridesmaids.
It was a rainy day as we got married on the 7th sep this year but this did not ruin a thing in fact, it just added to our beautiful story.
The food was absolutely out of this world both dinner and evening buffet, everyone commented on how nice it was.
The downstairs room was great for the evening reception and the team have done a great job with the decor, I needed to bring very little decor for that room as it looked so nice.
A special thanks has to go to Seana for all of your support with organising and coordinating the day, you were great and just what we had hoped for.
Amazing venue, amazing food and amazing people to help it run smoothly.
I would highly recommend, I just wish we could do it all over again.
Rach and Owen xx
Communication from the very beginning from the team was amazing and they went above and beyond to make our day a special one.
We had the bridal suite in the morning and I would definitely recommend doing this, lovely quality time with all of my bridesmaids.
It was a rainy day as we got married on the 7th sep this year but this did not ruin a thing in fact, it just added to our beautiful story.
The food was absolutely out of this world both dinner and evening buffet, everyone commented on how nice it was.
The downstairs room was great for the evening reception and the team have done a great job with the decor, I needed to bring very little decor for that room as it looked so nice.
A special thanks has to go to Seana for all of your support with organising and coordinating the day, you were great and just what we had hoped for.
Amazing venue, amazing food and amazing people to help it run smoothly.
I would highly recommend, I just wish we could do it all over again.
Rach and Owen xx
Alicec Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Rufford Mill wedding venue... WOW!!
My husband and I were married at Rufford Mill only three days ago; I have had to send a review and thank you to the Team straight away as we were so incredibly happy with our Big Day and we can't stop talking about it.
Seana has been our wedding planner throughout and she has been nothing but a star. Over a years worth of advice, support and constant reassurance from Seana meant that our day ran smoothly and was honestly, so stress free for me, as the Bride. Seana took such good care of us and really made the effort to get to understand what my husband and I were hoping for... and she and her team certainly delivered.
The venue itself is idyllic! There are opportunities for beautfiul photographs to be taken in various locations; lake side, the historical Mill and Abbey, floral gardens and meadow fields. The food was delicious and the service was great. Any dietary needs were catered for without any hesitation... this gave me such confidence. We felt truly spoilt. We have had so many compliments from our guests about the day as a whole and I can't recommend Rufford Mill, to future Newlyweds, enough!
Seana has been our wedding planner throughout and she has been nothing but a star. Over a years worth of advice, support and constant reassurance from Seana meant that our day ran smoothly and was honestly, so stress free for me, as the Bride. Seana took such good care of us and really made the effort to get to understand what my husband and I were hoping for... and she and her team certainly delivered.
The venue itself is idyllic! There are opportunities for beautfiul photographs to be taken in various locations; lake side, the historical Mill and Abbey, floral gardens and meadow fields. The food was delicious and the service was great. Any dietary needs were catered for without any hesitation... this gave me such confidence. We felt truly spoilt. We have had so many compliments from our guests about the day as a whole and I can't recommend Rufford Mill, to future Newlyweds, enough!
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Rufford Mill, Rufford Lane, Newark, Nottingham, NG22 9DG NG22 9DG Newark (Nottinghamshire)