The Shire Retreat

The Shire is honestly a stunning wedding venue. We used the beautiful walled garden for our cocktail hour before moving into a large marquee set within the surrounding grounds. The setting is truly special and created the perfect backdrop for our day.

Although the venue is relatively new to the wedding industry, it's clear that it has a very bright future ahead. I would genuinely recommend booking now before word gets out and dates become impossible to secure.

George and the team at The Shire were fantastic throughout the entire planning process. They were incredibly responsive, flexible, and always open to our requests. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they took away so much of the stress that can come with planning a wedding.

The whole team operates with professionalism, care, and attention to detail. We honestly have nothing but positive things to say about the venue and the people behind it. Our wedding day felt incredibly special, and The Shire played a huge part in making it such a memorable experience.

We had our wedding at The Shire and couldn’t have been happier with the venue. The marquee overlooking the lake created a stunning backdrop, and having exclusive use of the space meant we could really make the day our own. The flexibility to bring in our own style and ideas was a huge plus and everything flowed really smoothly thanks to a great set of recommended suppliers. The church just down the road made the logistics simple and it all came together perfectly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful, private setting with plenty of scope to personalise.

We were incredibly lucky to be the first ever event hosted at this breathtaking venue since it was transformed into an event space, and what an honour it was. From the moment you turn off the main road and begin the drive up to the venue, it’s clear you’re heading somewhere truly special. The approach winds through stunning countryside that sets the tone for what lies ahead.

The building itself is absolutely magnificent, beautifully restored with impeccable attention to detail. The indoor space is elegant, warm, and full of character, while the walled garden is simply magical. Whether you’re blessed with sunshine or not, the layout lends itself perfectly to any weather, with the garden and interiors offering equally spectacular settings.

George, who runs the venue, was nothing short of fantastic, thoughtful, helpful, and completely accommodating throughout the whole process. He made everything feel seamless and was instrumental in helping us create the celebration we dreamed of.

While you do need to bring in a few external contractors to put on a full-scale party, with a little planning it absolutely comes together, and in our case, it came together into the best party we could have ever imagined. Every single guest was blown away by the atmosphere, the setting, and the flow of the event.

They have a real gift for creating beautiful spaces that feel both grand and deeply personal. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding, and would recommend this venue in a heartbeat for anyone planning a wedding, big celebration, or any kind of large event. It was, truly, the most magical weekend of our lives and we can’t thank George and the team enough!