Located in beautiful Hertfordshire, the market town of Hitchin is a lovely location with charming lanes and historic buildings surrounded by unspoilt countryside. It’s a wonderful place to host your dream wedding day. The great transport links make Hitchin an accessible location for weddings. If you are looking for a barn wedding venue near Hitchin that offers understated luxury, along with exceptional catering and service then South Farm could be the perfect outdoor wedding venue for you! Just a short distance from the charming town of Hitchin we have all you need to make your wedding day dreams come true!
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South Farm is the winner of the 2023 Wedding Industry Awards for the UK’s Best Barn Wedding Venue and along with this wonderful accolade we are also proud to be recommended by so many of our couples and guests. We believe our stand outs are our eco-friendly ethos, the flexibility that being family owned allows us, our perfect setting, superb catering, home grown food and flexible service.
Sustainability is at heart of all that we do here at South Farm. We are 100% committed to reducing our impact on the environment through using local suppliers, growing food in our very own smallholding and extensive planting schemes creating wonderful wildlife habitats as well as a beautiful wedding day backdrop! It’s a unique setting and there’s magic in the air!
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Your wedding is unique and we are dedicated to helping you plan a truly magical day, perfectly tailored to you. Our stunning barn wedding venue near Hitchin offers a wide range of ceremony options to choose from.
If you are dreaming of a countryside farm wedding venue for your perfect day, Hitchin barn weddings could be perfect choice for you. Weddings take place amongst the charming meadows, paddocks and courtyards, which offer the perfect location.
Smaller weddings can be a great chance to hold an intimate wedding celebration and allow you to have the wedding of your dreams in the company of your nearest and dearest.
At South Farm we are proud to be accessible and inclusive and are delighted to have hosted a large number of dream wedding days for same-sex couples.
Why wait until summer to celebrate your big day, we offer the perfect setting for a wonderful winter wedding. Create your dream winter wonderland wedding day surrounded by our twinkling fairy lights and roaring log fire.
Our gorgeous location and stunning countryside setting means that an outdoor wedding is the favourite choice of many of our couples. If you have your heart set on a shorter lead time wedding then South Farm is the perfect last minute wedding venue for you.
Country Farm Weddings
Our countryside wedding venue is surrounded by lush landscapes and charming country lanes, offering a stunning setting for your celebration.
Small Intimate Weddings
Our small wedding venue in Hertfordshire is the perfect setting for small, intimate wedding celebrations. Celebrate your marriage in total privacy in our unique, rural setting.
Same Sex Weddings
No two weddings are the same and we believe your wedding day is a perfect celebration of the two of you. From modern celebrations to a traditional marriage ceremony it’s your choice in our stunning and exclusive setting.
Winter Weddings
With fairy lights, warming mulled drinks, glistening frosts and beautiful sunsets our winter wedding venue in Hertfordshire is the perfect setting to celebrate a winter wedding.
Last Minute Weddings
If you are searching for a last minute wedding venue then visit our late availability wedding venue in Hertfordshire. Our venue hire includes all the extras so you don’t have to spend time shopping around.
Hertfordshire Weddings
Set on the border between Cambridge and Hertfordshire, our beautiful barn wedding venue is the perfect setting for your special day.
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South Farm has built a wonderful reputation as one of the most popular wedding venues in the region. The unique location, first-class facilities, and exceptional attention to detail makes this venue a top choice for couples. Located just half an hour from Hitchin, South Farm is brimming with rustic charm and combined with our impeccable wedding planning service and eco-friendly ethos – it’s a recipe for a truly magical wedding day.
- Exclusive use, family run wedding venue near Hitchin
- 20 acres of charming spaces, indoor and out
- Home-grown food from our organic small-holding
- Beautiful accommodation for you and your guests
- Sustainable values at the heart of all we do
- Extensive list of local, recommended suppliers
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The team at South Farm are dedicated to ensuring you have all you need to bring your dream day to life and we can advise and help you plan every detail. We understand that life can be busy, which is why our dedicated planning service and flexible approach mean that, no matter what your dream wedding vision looks like, our experienced, friendly team will do all we can to make it happen. Our flexibility extends to everything we do, including five star catering and an enviable choice of ceremony and reception spaces both indoors and out. Our flexible approach also allows us to cater to weddings at short notice – if you are looking for a late availability date just get in touch with the team, and let us work some wedding magic!
Accommodation
Take advantage of our bespoke, on-site guest accommodation at our wedding venue near Hitchin. Our charming Romany Wagons and luxurious guest bedrooms offer the perfect place for guests to sleep in sweet slumber after your dream wedding day. Plus there’s the luxury Coach House Suite reserved for the newly-weds and provided complimentary for your wedding night.
Food & drink
From fully plant-based and vegetarian menus to home-cooked hot buffet menus, a stunning fusion feast, and a traditional served-to-the-table wedding breakfast menu, there’s so much choice! Our team of talented chefs take great pride in creating delicious wedding menus starring home grown produce from our very own small-holding. We will ensure you and your guests are exceptionally well fed at our wedding venue close to Hitchin.
Suppliers
We pay attention to every detail, and that extends to our dedicated and comprehensive directory of recommended suppliers. You can be sure that all the suppliers we recommend have worked with our team so we can reassure you of their high standard of service. From florists to cake makers, photographers to photo booths – take your pick from our great selection of hand-picked wedding suppliers.
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Find Us
South Farm
Shingay-cum-Wendy, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0HR
25 mins from Cambridge · 50 mins from London
Directions
30-35 mins from Hitchin Station
Taxi or drive via the A505 through Hertfordshire countryside
Free on-site parking · EV chargers available
Accessibility
Ground-level access across most areas with accessible facilities available.
Pet Policy
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces and select ceremony areas such as the Old Dairy, Horse Barn and Summerhouse. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the venue.
Have more questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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There’s so much to consider when it comes to choosing a Cambridge wedding venue and planning your special day. We’ve been hosting weddings in our countryside wedding venue since 2005 so we’ve put together a handy list of FAQ’s to help answer some of the questions you may have. If you are interested in holding your wedding at South Farm and have any questions about our civil wedding venue or your big day then please get in touch – we’d love to talk weddings with you!
What does your venue hire include?
Our barn style wedding venue hire fee includes exclusive use of South Farm for the duration of your event plus all the extras you need….tables, chairs, crockery, glasses, table linen and all our twinkly fairy lights throughout the venue so you don’t have to worry about hiring additional items in. There are also lots of extras we provide, included in the venue hire, to make your day seamless and unique, sound systems in all our ceremony spaces, microphones for speeches and even bio-degradable South Farm rose petal confetti! You will have a dedicated, experienced Event Manager and a friendly and professional Front of House team on hand to look after you, your guests, your suppliers and all the little details so that you can relax and just enjoy your day at our wedding venue near St Albans!
How far are you located from Hitchin?
Our Hertfordshire wedding venue with gardens is located just over a 30 minute drive from Hitchin.
How early should I book a wedding venue near Hitchin?
Peak dates get booked well in advance so if you are just at the start of your wedding planning we advise to visit and book your venue as early as possible to avoid potential disappointment, particularly if you’re looking for a winter wedding venue.
How do I get to South Farm from Hitchin?
We recommend to travel by car when travelling from Hitchen to South Farm, as well as from surrounding areas such as Benslow, Charlton, Ickleford, St. Ippolyts & Letchworth Garden City.
Directions from Hitchen to South Farm via A505
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