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In need of a beautiful backdrop for your big day? Here are just a few of the stunning venues in and around Cambridge
Swynford Manor is an exclusive Cambridgeshire wedding venue that combines romance and glamour. Venue Operations Manager, Alice Tebbit said: “Swynford Manor is a classic country manor house with a luxurious, boutique interior. On the border of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, just 90 minutes from London and within five minutes of Essex. Providing gorgeous grounds with majestic trees and open lawns, a chic Study and Pergola for an indoor or outdoor ceremony, a breath-taking Garden Room for your reception and luxury accommodation and Honeymoon Suite for the perfect night’s stay.” swynfordmanor.com
Wedding locations don’t come more dreamy than Tuddenham Mill, which offers an enchanting countryside setting complete with peaceful lake, grassy meadows and 18th century watermill. The terrace room is ideal for more intimate weddings, seating up to 36 guests, while the restaurant is perfect for groups of up to 60. Or, for larger celebrations, the venue can accommodate up to 120 in a more informal setting. You’re in the safest of hands when it comes to food, with acclaimed local chef Lee Bye creating mouthwatering, locally sourced feasts, plus there are 21 luxurious bedrooms, meaning nobody has to leave early! tuddenhammill.co.uk
Priding itself on offering guests ‘the warmest welcome in Cambridgeshire’, The Three Hills is found nestled on the Cambs-Essex border in Bartlow, a stone’s throw from Linton. Surrounded by pretty countryside, it specialises in more intimate big day celebrations (of up to 48 seated guests or 80 buffet style), offering a beautiful orangery, landscaped gardens and patios, a bridal suite and five further luxury en-suite guest rooms, plus a 2 AA Rosette restaurant that’s mentioned in the Michelin Guide. thethreehills.co.uk
Able to accommodate anywhere from 60 to 350 guests, Childerley Long Barn is a fabulous wedding venue to consider for your celebrations. The stunning barn, as well as its resplendent surrounding gardens and grounds, offer the ideal informal setting for your special day. childerley.org
Just a few miles from Bury St Edmunds is Ravenwood Hall, one of the region’s most versatile venues. General manager James Green said: “Ravenwood Hall is set in nearly seven acres of country house estate. Our Edwardian Pavilion provides an intimate venue and gives you your own private bar and marquee area for dancing. Set in its own gardens and with a gazebo for outside drinks, the beautiful surroundings are yours to enjoy. Our Tudor Rose Room is ideal for smaller receptions. Whatever your requirements, we are certain to be able to provide a package for you – your wedding, your way.” ravenwoodhall.co.uk
For those of you looking for a cosy yet atmospheric venue, Anstey Hall could tick all of your boxes. The country house is full of quirky antiques and has a peaceful and relaxed vibe. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the building’s backdrops make for stunning wedding photographs, as well as gorgeous views to accompany your breakfast the next morning. ansteyhallhotel.com
