Barn & Farm · Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire
The Mill at Hoveringham
Exclusive-use dry-hire venue with Georgian farmhouse beside the Dover Beck in Hoveringham
The Mill at Hoveringham is an exclusive-use wedding venue on Gonalston Lane, just outside the village of Hoveringham in the Trent valley. A restored historic building sits beside a Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse and the Dover Beck, with lawns, a courtyard and farmland all around.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
This is a dry-hire venue taken on an exclusive basis for three days, from midday the day before the wedding to midday the day after. That gives you time to set up, celebrate and recover without being rushed, and the freedom to choose every supplier yourselves. For couples who want to build a wedding entirely around their own style, with no preferred list to work from, it is a strong fit.
Ceremonies
The venue is licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies. You can marry outside with the grounds and water as the setting, with a covered outdoor area as a back-up if the weather turns. Confetti is welcome, and the farm and lawns offer plenty of places for photographs afterwards.
Receptions and food
Your meal and party take place in the main building, with the courtyard, fire pit and mill-stone water feature for drinks and evening gatherings. Because the venue is dry hire, you bring in your own caterer, and there is no preferred supplier list to follow. The bar is run by a partner business that you arrange directly. Marquees are permitted if you need extra space.
Staying
The Georgian farmhouse has six bedrooms sleeping 15, and two nights there are included with the hire. It gives you and your closest guests a base for the whole weekend, from getting ready to a slow breakfast the morning after.
Getting there and the area
Hoveringham is a small village near the River Trent, east of Lowdham and south of Southwell. Lowdham station, on the Nottingham to Lincoln line, is the nearest railway stop, and Nottingham city centre is around 25 minutes away by car. The M1 can be reached at junction 26. There is parking on site, and the venue is pet friendly, so a dog can be part of the day. Southwell Minster and the Trent riverside are close by for guests staying the weekend.
Good to know
- Exclusive use over three days
- Dry hire with a free choice of suppliers
- Six-bedroom farmhouse sleeping 15
Frequently asked questions
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. The venue is licensed for outdoor ceremonies, with a covered outdoor area if the weather is poor.
Can we choose our own caterer?
Yes. The venue is dry hire, so you bring in your own caterer and other suppliers, with no preferred list.
Is accommodation included?
Yes. Two nights in the six-bedroom farmhouse, which sleeps 15, are included with the hire.
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