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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2025

Award winning Stockton House is an elegant wedding venue situated near Shifnal, Shropshire in central England. The panoramic views of the magnificent trees, rolling hills, and expansive skies offer a breathtaking backdrop to any special event. Built in 1702 as a Rectory to the church of St Chads just 100 yards down the lane, Stockton House has been a family home for over 300 years. Today couples can celebrate their nuptials in a luxurious venue that offers a contemporary setting with a historic background.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue evokes feelings of elegance in a highly sophisticated atmosphere. The property boasts breathtaking surroundings where couples and their guests can celebrate the wedding of their dreams. Nestled in 8,500 acres of Shropshire countryside on the Apley Estate, Stockton House is steeped in history and boasts a stylish Georgian design. Stockton House offers seven luxurious double bedrooms, along with a 100-seater secret walled garden dining room, all expertly designed to take in the breathtaking views and surrounding scenery. This property will play host to numerous elegant countryside weddings both indoors and outdoors. Upon entering the house, couples will be received in the reception hall. Here, the to-be-weds and their guests can enjoy a drinks reception surrounded by classic large oil canvas paintings and antique furniture. A dining space behind the walled gardens can be accessed through large double doors. Guests will be greeted by a beautifully designed dining space with an elegant curved ceiling and orangery-style windows overlooking the rear gardens. Designed to host wedding breakfasts, this private area is ideal for mingling and chatting with friends and family.

Services Offered

Couples can arrange an exclusive viewing with the dedicated team at Stockton House. Here they can discuss all of the plans and ideas they have in mind for their wedding at Stockton House. The dedicated team will provide a tour of the grounds and walk through the rooms of the main house and gardens as couples outline their dream wedding setting. During their stay, couples can arrange private dining in the main house with the talented chefs preparing a delicious meal or even host a relaxed and informal barbeque in the garden. The team at Stockton House takes pride in their ability to deliver exceptional experiences for wedding events of all sizes and styles. Their commitment to making meaningful memories extends to their hospitality, and the staff is honoured to be a part of any special day. The team can provide a list of recommended vendors and can share guidance and advice throughout the day.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
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

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Stockton House

Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly special - an unbeatable venue

Where to begin with Stockton House?

In only my wildest dreams did I ever think I could get married in a place as gorgeous as Stockton. Our wedding day, 31/5/25, was exactly that - a dream come true.

Stockton is beautiful - each space perfectly designed and each room effortlessly elegant. But what you see in the stunning photos of Stockton is only a fraction of what makes it so special.

The Stockton team is like no other. Amy is the most incredible person - warm, kind and completely genuine. At every stage, and even when the anxiety kicked in, we were met with nothing but positivity and excitement - we had complete trust in her. Amy was my biggest cheerleader from day one; I felt truly valued and understood. I honestly couldn’t have left that bridal suite without her by my side.

Tom’s food needs no introduction - he just got it. Exactly what we wanted and even better than we could have imagined. Our bespoke menu was some of the most delicious food we’ve ever had, and I lie awake some nights regretting that I didn’t eat enough of it on our wedding day. Thankfully our guests did, and we had rave reviews from all.

Ellie and Hayley were integral parts of our wedding, in both the lead up and on the day - true professionals and the most lovely people. The housekeepers, Mandy and Sue, maintain Stockton to the highest standard, but they go so far beyond that. Theirs were the two smiliest faces early in the morning on the day of our wedding, and I will never forget the much-needed hug from Mandy the morning after when the post-wedding nerves took hold. The waiting and bar staff were also exceptional, and represented Stockton perfectly - Lizzie and Freya were standouts.

Stockton House really is the most special place, where we made memories to last a lifetime - we wish we could do it all over again.

If there are any other brides out there doubting whether you are worthy of a venue like this, you must arrange a visit - Amy and her team will show you that you are.

Endless love and thanks,
Kathryn and Lewis

Photos by Charlotte Bradley Photography
Samuel
Samuel Sent on 24/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not imagine our day having been anywhere else!

From the moment we entered Stockton House, we knew it was the place we would get married, such a welcoming place and a welcoming team - stunning setting and so many options for the day.

Absolutely stunning venue, an incredible team of people who are all so knowledgeable about not only the venue but also every single element you might want in your day! Also they have very close links with vendors with whom they work on a regular basis so they can direct you for every single thing you might need - literally every one of our vendors were initially met at a Stockton House showcase, or directed to by Amy.

There are so, so many highlights for this venue but the stand outs are:

- Use of the entire venue for the full weekend - it is basically like having your own staffed house.
- The option for a bespoke menu which you talk through with Tom the chef, he was able to accommodate our entirely plant based menu without any issue whatsoever.
- Amy is the bottom line - if she says you can have it, you can have it! There was absolutely nothing we asked for that was not accommodated, and Amy knows everything about the venue so often would suggest a slight tweak that would work better, or had done it before and had mastered it already.
- Mandy & Sue - essential part of the team that were there from the afternoon on the Friday until the Sunday morning, ensuring we were very well looked after.

Cannot recommend this beautiful venue and team highly enough - incredible setting, incredible service from the very first visit until the morning we left as a married couple.
E
Emma Sent on 19/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Wedding Weekend

My husband and I got married last month at Stockton House, which was honestly the best day ever! It was everything we could have dreamt of and more. Amy, Hayley and all the team made the whole planning process over the preceding year an absolute dream making all my very detailed ideas come to life! They were absolutely fantastic at recommending suppliers allowing us to create a fantastic team to style, photograph and decorate the venue with nothing too much trouble. It really is a blank canvas for you to add all the finishing touches you could wish to whilst also supplying a picturesque Shropshire backdrop with impeccably decorated rooms.

The close proximity to St Chad's church also allowed us to have a traditional ceremony with easy access to all our guests making the wedding morning seamless.

We also have to give a very special shout out to chef Tom. From the tasting evening to our wedding breakfast menu, everything was absolutely exquisite and designed exactly to our style and tastes. It also took into consideration all of our guests dietary requirements, which was incredibly important to us both.

We honestly could not thank the whole team enough and would highly recommend the venue to anyone considering it. The team were so attentive throughout the whole process including the day itself. Our guests all agreed it was one of the best organised and designed weddings they had been to. We may have to book again for a wedding anniversary celebration in the future!
Celine
Celine Sent on 21/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true!

We had a absolutely magical experience at Stockton House! From start to finish, our wedding day was everything we dreamed of, and it was all thanks to this stunning venue, Amy, Hayley and the rest of the incredible team. The house itself is breathtaking, with its beautiful, classic charm and gorgeous surroundings. The proximity to St. Chads Church was perfect for our ceremony, and the reception space had the perfect balance of elegance and warmth.

All of the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect before, during and after our wedding. They were so attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about making our day as special as possible. We felt so taken care of, and it truly made the whole experience stress-free.

The food was absolutely delicious! Chef Tom put in so much effort and we could tell, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding breakfast.

Stockton really helped make our wedding a dream come true. If you’re looking for a beautiful, romantic venue with impeccable service, look no further! We feel so lucky to have had our big day here and will always treasure the memories. Highly recommend to anyone!

So once again, thank you all for being amazing!
All our love, Dan & Celine xxx
John
John Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!

Where to start. When we first visited Stockton, we didn’t just fall in love with the venue but we felt like part of the Stockton family. Amy is amazing and has given us advice and support throughout our wedding planning.

Tom the chefs food is out of this world, so many wedding guests said it’s the best food they’ve ever eaten.

Stockton House offers so much flexibility, they give you the venue for the entire weekend so setting up is much more relaxing than other venues.

We truly had the best day of our lives and this is down to Amy and the Stockton team, we can’t thank you enough.
C
Charlotte Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue

Stockton House is the most incredible wedding venue.

We signed up to have our wedding at Stockton House when it was an abandoned house, a number of vision boards and the simple concept of ‘your wedding your way’.

Everything about the venue is amazing, from the location, the decor, the grounds and most importantly the team who look after you and your guests.

If you are looking for a wedding venue where you plan the day exactly how you want, Stockton House is your venue.

Amy and Ellie are the perfect duo to help you plan your day (or, as we had, a wedding weekend). They listen to your ideas, bring them to life and provide valuable input to add to them. On the day, they cannot do enough for you and your guests.

Tom, the chef, is honestly the best. He helped us design the most perfect menu for the whole weekend. The icing on the cake was him making a ‘sticky toffee tiramisu’ which was a big hit!

Finally, no review would be complete without mentioning the wonderful Mandy and Sue, who work tirelessly to make sure everything runs smoothly.

If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue, we cannot recommend Stockton House and the team enough.
S
Sarah Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream wedding venue

It’s been a few months since our wedding at Stockton House, and it’s still difficult to put into words how truly incredible this venue and its team really are.

We visited nearly 20 venues across the Midlands before making our choice, and the Stockton House team were by far the most welcoming, caring and professional group of people we encountered.

Amy, Ellie, Tom, M&S and the rest of the team were fantastic on the run up to our wedding and went above and beyond to ensure our day ran as smoothly as possible. They remembered so many tiny personal details that made us feel so special on the day - we don’t believe any other venue would ever take this much care in getting to know their couples.

From the incredible food, beautiful decor and wonderful team, if our day is anything to go by, you will not be disappointed when choosing Stockton House for your wedding venue!

Images by Iris & Ivy Photography
Flowers by April & Bloom Floral Styling
A
Anushe Sent on 30/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning in every way!

Stunning property, gorgeous views, beautiful bedrooms and general accommodation, incredibly nice, sweet, polite and helpful staff. Made the entire process of wedding planning and execution seamless! Amy & Ellie were amazing and incredibly helpful through each step of making our dream celebrations come to life! Could not have picked a better venue and could not have asked for a better team! Loved every minute of it!

Amy even helped me by putting the laces on my trainers when my feet in heels started to kill me. To say the service was above and beyond is an understatement!
J
Jade Sent on 25/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

How do you review perfect?

How do I begin this review, the truth is I've re-written it so many times I've lost count. We got married on the 22/10/22 - My bridal party and the groomsmen all got ready in the house, we had plenty of food and drinks throughout the morning and nothing was too much trouble. We married in the ON SITE church which was perfect and when we were all done we had drinks waiting for us.

Everything I had worried about melted away when we saw our guests enjoying the beautiful house and surroundings. Not one guest had a negative word to say. In the days after our wedding everyone has commented how truly wonderful, accommodating and friendly all the staff were. Including some of our external vendors!

My favourite thing may have been walking through the house to see that one the servers pouring my two young cousins tea and putting on posh voices, indulging them totally as 'big girls'

I have been a pretty big pain I'm sure mostly everyone will agree, with weird demands that I think everyone was probably sick of by the time we got to the day, but Amy & Marc agreed to everything I asked and wanted with the word no being totally off limits.

We had the most amazing day and I hate that it's all over, but I love that I now have the amazing memories of a perfect day.

To everyone at Stockton, but mainly to Amy, thank you for putting up with me and making my day EVERYTHING I ever wanted. I hope you know we will 100% be back whenever you have open days.
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Stockton House Real Weddings

Kathryn & Lewis
41 photos · 31/05/2025
Anushe & James
13 photos · 10/08/2024
Adam & Samantha
77 photos · 09/09/2023
Hannah & Matthew
15 photos · 22/07/2023
Me'sha & Darren
40 photos · 15/07/2023
Steph & Nick
47 photos · 17/12/2022

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Your events

08 Mar
Open Door

Sunday 8th March 2026, 11 - 3pm.

You are invited to join them at their Wedding showcase for an exclusive viewing of Stockton House.

  • Visit St. Chad's Church and their beautiful ceremony areas both outdoor & indoor:
  • Indoor for Winter Weddings: The Secret Garden with views to the rear lawn of Stockton House
  • Outdoor for Summer: The Pretty Victorian Turning House
  • See the Secret Garden, set up for a wedding breakfast in the hottest décor trend for 2027
  • Plan your wedding with our fabulous VIP suppliers, including wedding décor, photographer, videographer, florist, cake maker and wedding dresses, wines & fizz as well as meeting the Stockton House Team

Enjoy quality time with their fabulous VIP suppliers who will complement your day and bring your Stockton House wedding dreams to life.

To book your appointment for the Showcase, call the wedding team at Stockton House or drop them an email.

Date: From 08/03/2026 to 08/03/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: TF11 9EF, Shifnal, Shropshire

Meet the team

Amy Applegarth
Amy Applegarth
Venue Manager

I am so glad you found us!


I'm Amy and I am Venue Manager at Stockton House were we always put our couples at the forefront by listening to your ideas and dreams for your perfect Wedding Day.

With our experienced and award winning team we help you build your day and design your bespoke menu to create incredible moments and memories.

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