Venues South Farm
South Farm

Overview

  • Nestled in stunning countryside on the Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire border
  • Elegant buildings, formal gardens and charming Romany wagons offer a unique backdrop
  • Eco-friendly and family-run - in their 20th season
  • Wedding menus include fresh, seasonal, organic fruit and vegetables from the 10 acre smallholding
  • Exclusive use of entire venue and gardens
  • Grade II listed house and stunning converted barns
  • Enviable choice of licensed ceremony options both inside and out
  • Romantic garden setting

South Farm

This beautiful barn wedding venue is nestled in the stunning countryside on the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire borders, yet just 40 minutes by train from London, and close to the city of Cambridge. South Farm, along with being family-run and eco-friendly, is blessed with elegant buildings, formal gardens, a small holding and charming Romany wagons. This unique backdrop offers the perfect spot to celebrate your wedding.

The finishing touches are entirely up to you. South Farm is flexible and will be delighted to accommodate your requests. Their friendly, approachable staff are committed to ensuring your wedding day is the best it can be and will tailor arrangements to meet your personal requirements.

About

South Farm is an eco-friendly working farm, carefully nurtured by the Paxman family for over 50 years. Its border location makes it ideal for those seeking a wedding in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire or the surrounding counties. A collection of elegant on-site buildings, beautiful gardens and charming Romany wagons offer a unique backdrop for a perfect wedding day. Fairy-lit trees lining the driveway, original beams in the rustic barns and a barnyard filled with kune kune pigs, runner ducks and rare breed chickens are just some of many unique features at South Farm.

Facilities

The charming farmhouse and barns have been lovingly converted into stunning venue spaces. There is an enviable choice of licensed ceremony options both inside and out. The pretty garden summerhouse is perfect for idyllic outdoor wedding ceremonies of up to 146 guests. Inside there are four stunning ceremony options.

The grand Tudor Barn – A magical setting framed with ancient, rustic elm beams adorned in fairy lights and high ceilings offers a dramatic entrance for ceremonies of up to 146 guests.

The Drawing Room – Situated in the charming farmhouse which is perfect for intimate ceremonies of up to 35 guests as well as being a cosy indoor space during a drink’s reception. It’s also the perfect spot for indoor photos!

The Old Dairy – with rustic beams, and views over-looking the sheep paddock this charming setting seats up to 100 guests for ceremony. As well as being an indoor ceremony location it also offers an ideal wet weather alternative to a garden ceremony and with views overlooking the Sunset Terrace, the perfect spot to watch the sun go down over the farm.

The Horse Barn - This delightful barn with beautiful rustic beams can accommodate up to 65 guests for ceremony. It is a beautiful event space and also offers a fantastic partially glazed dance floor, with glass panels through to the Tudor Barn, for the evening party as well as a breakfast space for up to 40 guests the following morning.

The choice of versatile spaces offers flexible use throughout. The Tudor Barn hosts the wedding breakfast but also offers a stunning ceremony and evening party option. Couples can use all the spaces as they wish - be it drinks in the garden or Old Dairy, after dinner coffee in the Granary or on the sunset terrace or an evening party with dancing in The Horse Barn or Tudor Barn.

The team ask couples with their hearts set on getting married outside to choose their favourite indoor option too and if the weather is looking changeable the day before their wedding, then they will set up both options and make a decision with the couple and officiants as close as 45 minutes before ceremony as to whether the ceremony will take place inside or out.

They provide all essential venue items and much more; from tables, chairs, cutlery, table linen, glassware, wooden easels, log slices, twinkling fairy lights, dancefloors, guest signage, accessible ramps for wheelchair users, to sound systems in every space. Nothing is overlooked.

Smallholding, Catering & Sustainability

Additionally, the unique small-holding allows this venue to be as self-sufficient as possible. They organically grow around 200 different varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs, almost all of which are used in the seasonal wedding menus.

There are 150 free range chickens providing delicious eggs, and the pigs provide some of the pork used in the menus.

They even produce home grown rose petals for confetti when in season!

The team pride themselves on their many eco-friendly principles and initiatives; from their own sustainable water source, used for watering the gardens and keeping them beautifully green even in the dry summer months, to extensive waste recycling. The home-grown food is harvested daily by the small-holding team and delivered to the in-house catering kitchen where it is prepared and used in the couples’ wedding menus. The range of sustainable policies help South Farm reduce their carbon footprint whilst creating the perfect backdrop for a dream wedding day.

The wider gardens, orchards and wildflower meadows encircling the formal gardens are managed and improved with conservation, as well as beauty, in mind. Over the years they have planted over 1000 indigenous hardwood trees, heritage orchards and many kilometres of hedgerow – all creating diverse wildlife habitats and a beautiful backdrop for photos too.

At South Farm, couples enjoy so many unique settings for wedding photos - the fairy lit tree-lined driveway, pretty herb garden, charming monet bridge, colourful vintage steam engine and enchanting Romany Wagons to name a few!

To the delight of couples and their wedding guests there are also rare-breed animals, including sheep, chickens, ducks and piglets, whom reside in harmony in the barnyard and paddocks – and couples often enjoy photos with the piglets on their wedding day!

Accommodation

There are five on-site guest bedrooms, including a luxurious suite reserved (and provided as complimentary) for the married couple, all beautifully decorated in farm heritage style, each with their own charming theme. The colourful, unique fleet of Romany Wagons offers a lovely glamping option. More adventurous guests can camp in the paddocks and use the purpose-built luxury campers’ bathrooms!

There are also three additional guest bedrooms at the sister property, Fen Bridge Farm, just a mile down the road, increasing the overnight capacity to 31. The accommodation includes accessible options for disabled guests and all our accommodation is exclusively reserved for couples and their wedding guests.

To book South Farm for your special day, click the buttons below, or to the side of this listing.
Address
South Farm
Shingay, Royston
Cambridgeshire
SG8 0HR

Reviews

  • Hannah & Oliver - October 20, 2025

    We don’t have words to express how perfect this venue and all of the staff working there are! It’s a stunning venue with stunning grounds and incredible food! We got married here on Monday and our day was far better than I ever imagined it would be, they really do go above and beyond! All of the stress was taken out of planning the day, with a special mention to both Nikki and Evie, all requests and questions are answered promptly, with a few suggestions to enhance our ideas too. And then on the day, we had Helen as our event manager and she was absolutely fantastic! Honestly made our day so special!! If you’re considering this venue, go for it, you won’t find better!








  • Chloe & Joe - October 17, 2025

    Hi to everyone at South Farm,
    Joe and I wanted to send a massive thank you for making our wedding day the day of our dreams! Everything was absolutely perfect – from the staff (including our wonderful event manager Hayley who went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic day) to the food to the impeccable organisation and special touches throughout the day.
    So many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and South Farm played such a massive part in this. The food received so many complements – the steak in particular was a big favourite when we spoke to all our guests. We loved the little touches that the staff put on throughout the day, including coming back to a lovely card and bottle of bubbly in our room ????
    To top of our magical day, the south farm fairies set up a beautiful setting for our breakfast helping us to relive our wedding day. It was so wonderful seeing the tables set up, and even our memory ladder with photos of lost ones displayed. It truly meant so much to us ❤️
    Our photographer (insta lifestylephotography_bytrish) has shared a few preview photos that we wanted to share in the links below. And our videographer Tom is planning to send a teaser trailer for our wedding soon too.
    We would love to see any content you managed to capture throughout the day so that we can relive the day whilst away on our mini moon ????
    Thank you again for the most perfect day,
    Mr and Mrs Ison







  • Em & Cam - October 11, 2025

    We had the best day ever at our wedding at South Farm in October 2025. South Farm was the only venue we visited and we instantly fell in love at our show round. The venue is stunning and so well kept from the bedrooms and the indoor spaces to the beautiful grounds, and offered everything we wanted for our big day. The food was amazing at the menu tasting and on the day itself! South Farm is a well oiled machine and everything leading up to and on the day ran so smoothly from the room turnovers to meal service. Everyone was always so friendly, helpful and responsive to any questions we had, and seemed to genuinely care that we had the best wedding possible. We had so many compliments on how fantastic South Farm was as a venue and honestly we wouldn’t have changed a thing about the day! You will not regret booking South Farm!







  • Holly & David - October 3, 2025

    Thank you so much, we really did have the best day of our lives! We’re so sad it’s over but so pleased with how well everything went, it truly was perfect! We’d also like to share how grateful we are to Evie, she did such an amazing job ahead of our wedding and on the day – honestly everything we thought of she was one step ahead and just made the day perfect for us.
    Many thanks again for all of the teams help in creating the best day for us!







  • Cathy & Steve - September 27, 2025

    I wanted to share with you what a wonderful day we had at my son’s and daughter in laws wedding. It was amazing. Staff could not have been more welcoming and guided us to what to put where. Evie went above and beyond expectations working a long day to support us. Nothing was too much trouble for her and on the couple of slight problems we had she immediately came up with a solution. We cannot thank her enough and please tell her how much we appreciated her. She had so many skills and experience in wedding planning.
    The food was amazing throughout the day and at the following breakfast.
    Thank you again to all of your team who worked so hard.
    Kind Regards
    Cathy and Steve






  • Eleanor & Ashley - September 25, 2025

    We had the most incredible day, and received so many compliments on the venue, the food, the staff.. it was honestly the most perfect and magical day! The photos in the grounds look beautiful, the food and service was impeccable and the dance floor/evening was incredible. The staff are so helpful in planning and on the day (shout out to Evie for being amazing for our day!) – the tasting evening is also the best meal I’ve ever had! Would absolutely recommend South Farm and wish we could do it all over again!






  • Clare & Paul - September 21, 2025

    Hi Nikki, hope all well with you ????
    A belated big thank you for all your help to make our Wedding Day so special! We had the BEST day ever, it was wonderful! We were so pleased that you were our wedding planner as your calmness and humour helped us as we navigated our way through all the planning process. I’m sure the “planting of the sausage” will be a memory that we will all remember!
    A huge thanks also to South Farm, everyone, and we mean everyone, was amazing – incredibly helpful, friendly and professional.
    We have received so many compliments about you and how fab you were on the day as you gently assisted with making it a special day for us. All our guests absolutely loved South Farm, they too were enchanted by its magic! Finally, to be able to hold the wedding ceremony outside was the icing on the cake for us.
    We would also like to sing the praises of our wonderful suppliers (all of whom we found off your list) – Bea (photographer), Emily (florist), Kim (hair) and Gary (DJ).
    Big thank you again, we really did have the most amazing day!
    With much love, Clare and Paul xx






  • Nicola & Matt - September 13, 2025

    Thank you to all at South Farm, we had the most amazing day as did our guests!! All the team are fantastic but we would like to extend this to Hayley and Sue who went above and beyond to make our day! And thank you to Evie for all her help with our planning!
    Thank you all again,
    Nicola and Matt xx






  • Harriet & Theo - September 6, 2025

    Hello!
    Thank you so much for everything! We had the best day and so many of our guests commented how wonderful it all was, particularly the food! The whole team has our sincere gratitude, thank you for making our wedding day more perfect than we could have imagined.
    Warmest regards,
    Harriet & Theo






  • Louise & Sam - September 5, 2025

    Myself and my partner got married here at the start of the month, when we first came to the venue we knew straight away that it was the venue we would want to get married in. It is beautiful with amazing gardens which are colourful, beautiful and immaculate.
    The wedding planning was made alot more easier with all the help and links supplied by South Farm the support from the team was amazing and would always be very helpful.
    The day itsself was the most perfect, day that anyone could ask for the staff were lovely and all the guests had nothing but good remarks and words to say about how amazing the staff were. The food was to die for, it was by the far the best food I have ever had at a wedding and I am glad it was my own. Everyone also complemented the food all day, including the evening buffet. The staff really look after you as a couple throughout the whole process of the wedding and make sure you have the most beautiful and amazing day ever.
    Our guests had the most incredible day and they could not fault South farm whatsoever. Myself and my partner could not recommend enough South Farm, if you want the perfect wedding then I strongly recommend here.






  • Eleni & Dan - August 18, 2025

    South Farm is more than just a wedding venue; it is an experience. From the first visit to the very end of the day, the team’s professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made our wedding unforgettable. We could not have asked for a better setting, a smoother experience, or a more memorable day.
    Venue & Atmosphere:
    We visited several wedding venues, but South Farm immediately felt special. From the moment we arrived, it was welcoming, organised, and full of charm, without ever feeling rushed or pressured. The staff made us feel at home straight away, and I was even able to come back with my mum to show her around. It really felt like a place that genuinely cared about its couples.
    Planning & Communication:
    The planning process was completely stress-free thanks to the team’s clear and prompt communication. They were always happy to answer questions, offer advice, and help with anything we needed. Everything felt transparent from start to finish, which gave us confidence that our day would run smoothly.
    Food & Catering:
    The food at South Farm is absolutely incredible. The tasting session was so much fun, and every dish we tried was delicious. The staff were warm, friendly, and positive throughout. On the day, we went for the BBQ buffet, and it exceeded all expectations. Guests are still talking about how tasty it was.
    On the Day Experience:
    Our wedding day ran perfectly thanks to the amazing team. Evie, our coordinator, was exceptional. She was professional, organised, and friendly, and so many guests commented on how fantastic she was. Every detail was handled seamlessly, which meant we could truly enjoy the day.





  • Jess & Pete - August 7, 2025

    From the moment we walked through South Farm’s doors on our first tour, to planning, to our special day itself, we were made to feel like we were the only couple getting married. The attention and care we were shown from the very outset was second to none.
    Our wedding was a little different to the usual, and South Farm lived up to their motto – distinctly different. South Farm went above and beyond to help our vision come to life and it was more than we could ever have dreamed of.
    We cannot thank everyone at South Farm enough, particularly our event manager Nikki Fox who literally felt like part of our family celebrating with us on the day. We were so looked after.
    Everyone was so complimentary of the venue, its charm and beauty – exactly what we had fallen in love with – as well as the atmosphere and how relaxed the day was, which was exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble.
    South Farm is not just a wedding venue, it’s an experience. One we will cherish for the rest of our lives and we cannot be more thankful to everyone at South Farm.
    We cannot recommend them enough and won’t hesitate in sharing their name far and wide!
    Jess and Pete x




  • Lucy & Dan - July 21, 2025

    We got married in July 2025 and honestly couldn’t imagine a better venue than South Farm. All of the staff at every point made it clear in their actions and words that their main priority was to make sure the day was as special as it should be for us, and they delivered time and time again. Special thanks to Evie for helping it all run exactly as we dreamed of!
    Our initial viewing was really helpful with the sort of options that we could have, and there seemed like a wide range of choices to make the day exactly what we wanted. We had a really useful planning document/spreadsheet shared with us that showed just how much everything was so we could keep track of the spending against out expectations, and any questions we had were answered promptly by the team. We decided to go with South Farm because the grounds were gorgeous and the team genuinely cared about our day – in the end it was every single penny well spent.
    The menu tasting was a real event and we stayed overnight in one of the caravans to see what it would be like for some of our guests (and it was very comfortable!). The food was delicious and there were plenty of veggie options. Our planning meeting with Evie was incredibly helpful with talking through timings, settings, and what the overall day would look like, which ended up being almost exactly how it went. We were very lucky to have Evie as our coordinator on the day as well and could not have been happier. She helped everything run along smoothly behind the scenes and let us know what was happening at every point. It was a real hands-off experience where we knew that every step was handled expertly and with care to ensure it followed our ideal plan from our planning meeting.
    If we could redo the day, I don’t think we would change a thing. The only thing that could have ruined our plans was the weather on the day but somehow South Farm pulled that out of the bag as well and had the sun come out for our outdoor ceremony and drinks reception and put off the raining until we were inside for the wedding breakfast. We can’t thank the team enough for all their efforts – they’ve made it a day to remember for so many different reasons.
    Thank you South Farm!



  • Michelle Palmer - July 10, 2025

    We are back In Hampshire after our daughter’s wedding to Simon and my husband and I just wanted to thank you for a perfect and unique wedding venue.
    My husband grew all the flowers for our daughter’s wedding and it fitted perfectly with your stunning venue.
    Most importantly we would like to thank all your very kind and considerate staff from the start of the day to the end of the day and beyond.
    Hayley coordinated the day and she was a true professional and couldn’t do enough for us and never once did her smile leave her face.
    Clare who I met as she came into work on Friday morning was delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her, she is incredibly kind and friendly.
    I also want to take the time to thank the night crew who moved all our milk churn displays, jam jar flowers, welcome sign and table plan and most importantly photographs of departed loved family members and made a beautiful display. That was going up and beyond and it meant so much.
    To all the hardworking staff thank you, each and every one of you made for a wonderful day and we are incredibly grateful.
    The hog roast was delicious and all the food was so well made and presented. Thank you to the kitchen and the serving staff.
    This will be a day my husband will always remember. Thank you.



  • Janet - June 29, 2025

    I just wanted to write to you and ask you to please thank Helen and the staff on our behalf. We had the most perfect day from beginning to end and everything just fell into place. Helen was amazing, nothing was too much trouble and every detail was thought about. The breakfast the next morning was so personalised with staff using the boards and flowers to just extend the day…..everything was just incredible and on behalf of James, Sydney and Anna, we all just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you all. The whole day was perfect and the staff incredible.




  • Chloe & Robbie - June 27, 2025

    We got married at South Farm in June and it was just the best day of our lives! South Farm was the perfect venue, and we knew that from our first visit.
    Everything was brilliant, the venue is beautiful and the team are just amazing. South Farm have got weddings down to a fine art, from the quick turn around of rooms, food and drink choices, ceremony options, waiting staff, planning staff, gardening team, kitchen team – South Farm made it an absolute dream.
    The weather was perfect – we had a few people asking where abouts in the South of France our wedding was, because the grounds were gorgeous! We loved every second and I really couldn’t imagine our wedding anywhere else.



  • Sue & Patrick - June 20, 2025

    When we first arrived at South Farm for a first visit, we knew instantly that this would be the venue for our big day. There was simply no comparison, nowhere else came close. From the planning, to the big-day itself, the team at South Farm were exemplary. We’ll always remember how perfect our day was – even the weather fully cooperated. All of our guests, from both the UK and abroad, had the same feedback – “wow!”. The ceremony, the reception, the food, the location…. all outstanding.
    All that is left to say is “thank-you”.



  • Annie & George - June 11, 2025

    We just wanted to touch in and say a massive thank you to yourself and the team at South Farm for everything in the lead up to and on our big day last Wednesday.
    The venue was stunning and everything we could have hoped for on our wedding day. We’ve already had so many of our guests share this sentiment and I think it’s safe to say everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
    We appreciate all the efforts from the team at South Farm and wanted to extend a special mention to Helen who was fantastic throughout the day to help make sure everything ran smoothly and always seemed to be there whenever we needed anything.

  • Emma & James - May 22, 2025

    South Farm is the most incredible venue, with the most picturesque grounds, staff who genuinely love their jobs and food that you’d expect in a high-end restaurant!
    From the moment we viewed South Farm, every single member of staff from house keeping to gardeners to event managers could not have been friendlier, politer and more helpful. None of our questions seemed silly (even when they were!) and nothing was ever too much of an ask.
    South Farm have the most amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, you’re almost spoilt for choice as to where to have your ceremony, your drinks reception and your evening party. Every single detail has been thought out and they have not missed a thing. We even got to visit and have pictures with South Farm’s pigs on our big day!
    The food at South Farm is insane. We knew it would be after our taster evening, but on the day, and after, we had so many guests raving about the food at the wedding breakfast and in the evening. Everything was cooked to perfection, and no dietary requirement was ever an issue at all.
    The accommodation at South Farm is top tier, everything is clean, fresh and comfy. The bridal suite is set over two floors and made the perfect area for my bridal party and I to get ready. The romany caravans on site are a quirky addition to the venue that our guests loved.
    The whole planning process at South Farm was personalised but stress-free. We were lucky enough to have Nikki conduct our planning meeting and then act as our event manager on the day. I can’t express our gratitude enough to Nikki for being so calm and collected and dealing with absolutely everything. We felt like royalty on our wedding day, nothing was too much or a problem – even cleaning mud from my dress with a baby wipe (thank you Nikki!).
    We cannot recommend South Farm enough, everything is so well thought out but allows for everyone to have a unique and personalised wedding.

  • Eva & Robert - May 17, 2025

    We had our wedding here in May 2025 and it exceeded our highest expectations. The venue was absolutely stunning, the staff (especially Evie, Sue, Claire, Christine and Becky) couldn’t do enough to help (even some eccentric requests), and the food was impeccable. Many guests told us this was the best wedding venue they had ever been to – and we couldn’t fault any part of our experience with South Farm.

  • Clare & Keith - May 4, 2025

    Thank you to the whole South Farm team for making our wedding unforgettable and amazing. The venue is absolutely stunning and the whole team go above and beyond in making sure everything goes smoothly from the initial meeting to our wedding day. The communication from the team on what to expect and answering all our questions were quick and very helpful. I especially want to thank Hayley who was our Event Manager for our wedding day. She was absolutely fantastic. Thank you to all the catering staff for the amazing food and Claire for our breakfast the next morning. Thank you again for everything and making our day very special. Both Keith & I and our guest had an incredible day.

  • Casey & Peter - April 6, 2025

    From the moment we first connected with yourselves to when it was time for our day, each and everyone of you that knows us have stopped at nothing to make everything pure perfection for us. Thank you so much to housekeeping team for creating such a perfectly clean and inviting space for us and all our family members. To the Chef’s thank you so much for all the delicious foods, from the tasting menu right up to our wedding day. To the grounds team, oh my goodness it is all so beautifully maintained! Lastly thank you so much to each of the managerial teams and coordinators, you all have made us truly feel so welcomed and made an absolute fuss of.

  • Lauren and Toby - April 4, 2025

    South Farm were amazing at helping us realise our vision for our day. We wanted a day full of joy and expression and they supported every single one of our crazy ideas, and even came up with some suggestions of their own. We had a magical day of laughter, song and dance, fully supported by all the staff. Helen the event manager was a magician, making sure everything was taken care of so we could focus on enjoying our day.

  • Heather & Latir - January 5, 2025

    South Farm was the perfect wedding venue! Helen, our event planner and every single staff member made the day feel so special. The food was incredible, and we got so many compliments from the guests about it, saying it was the best wedding food they’d ever had! South Farm really made our day one to remember, and we couldn’t have more praise.

  • Char & Paul - 1.10.24

    We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for making our wedding day so magical. You were so helpful and caring and made sure our day ran smoothly. We appreciate all the time taken, the little touches and the support that every member of the team gave us!
    Thank you so much
    You are all amazing

  • Katy & Ben - 10.11.24

    We cannot put into words how grateful we are to all of you for making our wedding the most unbelievably special day, so much of that is down to all your help over the last year, as well as everyone there on the day - you are absolute super stars. Our guests can’t stop raving about the venue, and we’ve been recommending you to everyone, it really was the best decision ever that we made back in 2023 – Katy was immediately sold upon trying the fresh apple juice, everything is perfect !!! Thank you all so much !

  • Jessy and Neil - 27.10.24

    Thank you thank you for such a perfect wedding day. We were so excited when we found out you would be managing our day ! You bought such fun, energy and joy to our day and we felt so secure in your hands. All of our gusts were so complimentary of you, the way you learned every ones name, engaged with everyone, and made sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. Nothing was to much of an ask. Just such a superstar!
    Thank you so much

  • Agnieszka & Matthew - 22.10.24

    I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and the South Farm team again for everything you did to make our wedding day perfect. It was truly the most amazing day of our lives, and we’ll never forget how magical it all was.
    I just realized that I had left a 5-star rating for South Farm earlier but without a comment. I’ve now corrected that and added a detailed review along with some extra pictures to show just how beautiful everything was. I hope it conveys even a fraction of the gratitude we feel.
    Please pass on my thanks to the entire team again. From start to finish, every detail was flawless. You all went above and beyond to ensure the day was unforgettable, and we couldn’t be more grateful.



  • Emily & Dom Wedding - 10.2.24

    This is more delayed than I would have liked but life has been crazy since our wedding day. We just wanted to say a massive thank you or helping us have the best day of our lives. Right from our first show round with James, we knew this was the wedding venue for us. It ticked all our boxes and more. From then every single team member we dealt with were so helpful and friendly.. The food tasting was like nothing we had seen before, so much tasty food, a night we will always remember. Big shout out to Evie who from our planning meeting made us feel like our wedding was in safe hands. From answering my many emails and questions to being there on the day to make sure it all went smoothly. Another shout out for Luke for staying late with us the day before the wedding when we ran behind getting everything set up for our big day. You honestly have got this wedding thing nailed and we are gutted we can’t do the whole day again. Hopefully we will get the pleasure of being at your wonderful venue in the future for other weddings and events.



  • Rochelle and Tom - 14.12.24

    Although they say today is Blue Monday, we're still basking in the glow of what can only be described as the best and most magical day of our lives. From the very first moment we stepped foot on the grounds to the last dance of the evening, our experience at South Farm was nothing short of phenomenal.
    South Farm has etched itself forever in our hearts, thanks to the collective efforts of every staff member involved in making our day perfect. From the warm greetings from the housekeeping team when I first arrived, to the attentive care throughout the day, everyone at South Farm went above and beyond to ensure not only our happiness but also that of our families, friends, and suppliers.

    We wholeheartedly recommend South Farm and will be more than happy to post a review on the platforms you've listed.


  • Emily & Dom - 10.2.24

    We just wanted to say a massive thank you or helping us have the best day of our lives. Right from our first show round with James, we knew this was the wedding venue for us. It ticked all our boxes and more. From then every single team member we dealt with were so helpful and friendly.. The food tasting was like nothing we had seen before, so much tasty food, a night we will always remember. Big shout out to Evie who from our planning meeting made us feel like our wedding was in safe hands. From answering my many emails and questions to being there on the day to make sure it all went smoothly. Another shout out for Luke for staying late with us the day before the wedding when we ran behind getting everything set up for our big day. You honestly have got this wedding thing nailed and we are gutted we can’t do the whole day again. Hopefully we will get the pleasure of being at your wonderful venue in the future for other weddings and events.


  • Emma, Seb & Luca Armstrong - 12.5.24

    WOW You really do such an amazing job. Every detail is perfect and there is nothing I could find fault on. Thank you for all your hard work. A particular thank you to Michelle in events planning for answering my never ending emails & calls before our big day.

  • Rosie and Sam

    We both just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at south farm for making our day so special. From the moment we visited the venue we knew that it was the venue for us and going to be a special and beautiful day but it honestly went above and beyond our expectations.
    Throughout the planning process you listened and answered all our questions and provided advice so promptly. Nicky was so knowledgeable during our planning meeting and as a team you always provided solutions to any of our problems or ideas so effortlessly. You were so incredibly sensitive and flexible when it came to my uncle being unwell and for that my family and I are so grateful.
    South farm will always be such a special place to us and we hope we can return at one of your open days in the future :)



  • Charlotte & Phil

    We just wanted to say a massive thankyou to everyone at South Farm for making our wedding day so perfect and magical. You all worked so hard to make everything run smoothly and we are very grateful. In particular I just wanted to thank Emily for being our amazing event manager for the day. She was so friendly and helpful and kept checking in to make sure we were both okay which meant alot to us and really put us at ease when we were both feeling nervous. Also wanted to mention Hannah and her amazing team in the kitchen. Your food was outstanding and everyone mention how great it was especially the little onions on the plates and the beef was cooked perfectly. South Farm is such a beautiful place and we knew from our first viewing that this was the venue we had to get married in. Thankyou again for looking after us on our special day.


  • Elliot and Claire - 6.7.24

    We had a wonderful day and wish it never ended! Our guests have been praising how fabulous the venue, food, service and everything was on our special day at South Farm (which echoes how we feel). It really was our perfect day. Hayley did a brilliant job of keeping our day running smoothly and making sure we were happy throughout the day. The staff were incredibly helpful for us in the morning when we were setting up all our decorations and games, and staff were so helpful the day after returning things my Nanna had left in her room, and breakfast was fabulous too!
    Thank you again for helping us have our perfect day! We will definitely recommend South Farm!

  • Adam and Bridie - 20.7.24

    I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the most perfect wedding we could have wished for on Saturday. It exceeded our (already high) expectations by some distance and everything you - as a venue – could have controlled was absolutely immaculate.
    Hayley was exceptional, she seemed to be everywhere and nowhere the whole time! She filled us with so much confidence that everything would be dealt with discreetly and professionally. I think her greatest skill of all was making me feel relaxed about the fact that we were behind schedule and making sure everything slotted perfectly around the thing that was of such high importance to us and beyond her control - getting married outside.
    We do also know that for us she was the figurehead of a big team who were all pulling their weight to deliver. The food was stunning, the service impeccable, the place was sparkling clean, everyone was so friendly. It feels so rare at the moment to have an experience where, not only can you not fault anything, but that you have your expectations continually exceeded. It felt like anything that could be done to make the day better, was done - even the things that you couldn’t possibly think of.

  • Alex and Emma - 9.6.24

    We just wanted to say an enormous thank you to you all for helping us to have the most special wedding day! It really could not have been any more perfect.
    We fell in love with South Farm the first day we visited, and we honestly could not have chosen a better venue in which to celebrate our big day. We wanted to say a special thanks to Michelle for helping us with our planning meeting and a HUGE thank you to Hayley for being an absolute star on the day itself. Her attention to detail was unmatched. We are especially grateful of the limoncello spritz' she organised for us during the Wedding Breakfast (which we believe was also Michelle's suggestion!).
    A big thank you also to the kitchen staff - we have had nothing but compliments and glowing reviews about the food - which we think is evidenced in the fact that there was barely anything left!
    The wedding really was the best day of both of our lives (to date!) and we really could not be happier with how it all turned out. We'll certainly leave some reviews in due course :)


  • Amy and Carl - 14.6.24

    I don’t even know where to begin to thank you. I didn't tear up on the day as much I tear up right now, just thinking of how incredibly grateful I am towards all of you. What a beautiful journey. what a team. What a wedding!!!
    Well done team. You nailed it. Thank you.


  • Lara and Matty - 29.6.24

    We were heavily set on marrying in Sorrento until we visited South Farm. We had a quote drawn up and were ready to sign on the dotted line but family urged us to visit at least 1 venue in the UK before we committed. Looking at venues online, the images of the big yellow house were the only ones that drew us in, and so we booked a tour one Sunday (thank god!). As we walked around the charming farm on a dreary English afternoon, with each room we both began to imagine our big day in this venue. As soon as we both stepped inside the summerhouse, we could see ourselves contently reading our vows feeling isolated and content with our guests a stones throw away on the other side of the water. A small tour round to the barn, we realised how little we’d have to do to wow our guests as the beauty of the ‘naked’ barn spoke for itself. Once we sat down with Jane to discuss food options, we were well and truly sold.

  • Charlotte & Dan - 25.5.4

    We had an absolutely amazing day at South Farm on Saturday, the weather was beautiful, and the venue looked stunning! Our guests all commented on how amazing the venue looked.
    From start to finish, everyone at South Farm has been brilliant and there really are no words that can describe just how fantastic you have all been, right from the start, to the day itself, we couldn't have asked for any more.


  • Eleanor & Tom - 5.5.24

    To the whole team at South Farm,
    We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for giving us the most amazing wedding day! It was so much better than we could have imagined, helped by the lovely weather but mostly due to all your team’s hard work and dedication.
    Everything ran so smoothly and seamlessly, and it was so lovely for us to not have to think about the running of the day and be able to focus on enjoying ourselves! It was also the small touches from you which made it so special. We particularly appreciated being saved our own plate of canapés, and a plate of wedding cake for us to enjoy at the end of the night!
    Having good food at our wedding was really important to us, and all our guests said the food was brilliant, from the canapés, to the beef main and the noodle bar it was all a huge hit.
    There’s nothing we would change about our day and want to pass on the biggest thank you to you all.

  • Steph and Joe

    To everyone ay South Farm
    From the bottom of our hearts we would like to say the biggest thank you for allowing us to host our wedding with you and everything you have done to make it the most amazing day of our lives.
    You have the most beautiful wedding venue and we feel so lucky to have been able to have our special day there. We cant thank you enough.

  • Alexandra & Daniel - 13.4.24

    We just wanted to pop you over an email to say thank you to you and the entire South Farm team for the perfect day yesterday. It was truly amazing from start to finish and we felt so relaxed and cared for. Thank you for all your help and support in the lead up to the day and for making the day itself go so smoothly. And for the bubbles in the room!


  • Bex & Tobi

    We don't even know where to begin to say thank you! You made our day the most special perfect day of our lives! We really could not have done any of this without you! You were so incredible helpful, getting all of us to the right place at the right time and I could not of asked for a more perfect wedding coordinator! We really appreciate you doing everything you could to make our wedding go ahead outside! We even had some sunshine! You have been so accommodating to all of our needs and helping organise every part of our day!

  • Sophie & Blake - 24.03.24

    To the Amazing Team at South Farm
    We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for everything that was done to give us the most wonderful wedding. From the day that Becky showed us around, to the planning meeting with Helen, the phenomenal food tasting, the many autopilots, to the big day itself, we completely fell in love with South Farm and knew it was the perfect place for us.
    Our guests were full of so many compliments about all the staff and how lovely and helpful everyone was. Many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! Thank you for helping us to feel like we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The day was perfect and we will be forever grateful for every single moment. Words will never be enough. We hope that South Farm is home to many many more weddings for years to come!

  • Sophie & Blake - 24.03.24

    To the Amazing Team at South Farm
    We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for everything that was done to give us the most wonderful wedding. From the day that Becky showed us around, to the planning meeting with Helen, the phenomenal food tasting, the many autopilots, to the big day itself, we completely fell in love with South Farm and knew it was the perfect place for us.
    Our guests were full of so many compliments about all the staff and how lovely and helpful everyone was. Many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! Thank you for helping us to feel like we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The day was perfect and we will be forever grateful for every single moment. Words will never be enough. We hope that South Farm is home to many many more weddings for years to come!

  • Amy and Sam

    Our day was fantastic, we could not have wished for it to have been more perfect – mainly because of the hard work and effort that the South Farm Team put into it for us – especially Helga on the day, we couldn't have done it without her!

    All of our guests have commented on how amazing the venue was and how much they enjoyed themselves, the food and the music. We could not have asked any more from South Farm, every element of our day was thought of and planned to perfection. I didn't have any doubts in the smooth running of the day but to actually experience a stress free wedding day because of the hard work put in by the South Farm Team is overwhelming and very much appreciated by myself and Sam. Thanks to you we are able to look back at our special day with nothing but positive memories and happy thoughts.

    We shall definitely send over some photos when we receive them from our photographer. We very much look forward to sharing these with you as the beautiful venue made most of the photos as magical as they could be.

    Thank you doesn't seem like a big enough word, we are extremely grateful!

  • Dean and Sarah

    We both wanted to say a massive thank you to you and everyone at South Farm for everything you did for us on Sunday. We had the best day and everything went so smoothly with your help. Many guests commented on the venue calling it the best wedding venue they had ever been to and the food was loved by everyone so please pass our thanks on to the chefs!

    Good luck for the future and hope to see you again soon.

  • Sam Eagles

    My new wife & I cannot thank South Farm and all of its staff enough for everything they have done for our wedding. The support and attention from all the team is second to none and we couldn't have asked for a more friendly and patient service.
    The Farmhouse, Barn and the surrounding ground is stunning beautiful and required very little decoration, which was ideal for us as we wanted a rustic style wedding, to which South Farm fitted the bill perfectly. The food produced by the kitchen team was beautiful and went down like a storm with all of our guests, who continue to compliment and comment about it as well as the venue, to us nearly a week after we tied the knot. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is after a stunningly beautiful wedding, whilst being quirky and unique at the same time.

South Farm

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Royston, Cambridgeshire

Overview

  • Nestled in stunning countryside on the Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire border
  • Elegant buildings, formal gardens and charming Romany wagons offer a unique backdrop
  • Eco-friendly and family-run - in their 20th season
  • Wedding menus include fresh, seasonal, organic fruit and vegetables from the 10 acre smallholding
  • Exclusive use of entire venue and gardens
  • Grade II listed house and stunning converted barns
  • Enviable choice of licensed ceremony options both inside and out
  • Romantic garden setting

South Farm

This beautiful barn wedding venue is nestled in the stunning countryside on the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire borders, yet just 40 minutes by train from London, and close to the city of Cambridge. South Farm, along with being family-run and eco-friendly, is blessed with elegant buildings, formal gardens, a small holding and charming Romany wagons. This unique backdrop offers the perfect spot to celebrate your wedding.

The finishing touches are entirely up to you. South Farm is flexible and will be delighted to accommodate your requests. Their friendly, approachable staff are committed to ensuring your wedding day is the best it can be and will tailor arrangements to meet your personal requirements.

About

South Farm is an eco-friendly working farm, carefully nurtured by the Paxman family for over 50 years. Its border location makes it ideal for those seeking a wedding in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire or the surrounding counties. A collection of elegant on-site buildings, beautiful gardens and charming Romany wagons offer a unique backdrop for a perfect wedding day. Fairy-lit trees lining the driveway, original beams in the rustic barns and a barnyard filled with kune kune pigs, runner ducks and rare breed chickens are just some of many unique features at South Farm.

Facilities

The charming farmhouse and barns have been lovingly converted into stunning venue spaces. There is an enviable choice of licensed ceremony options both inside and out. The pretty garden summerhouse is perfect for idyllic outdoor wedding ceremonies of up to 146 guests. Inside there are four stunning ceremony options.

The grand Tudor Barn – A magical setting framed with ancient, rustic elm beams adorned in fairy lights and high ceilings offers a dramatic entrance for ceremonies of up to 146 guests.

The Drawing Room – Situated in the charming farmhouse which is perfect for intimate ceremonies of up to 35 guests as well as being a cosy indoor space during a drink’s reception. It’s also the perfect spot for indoor photos!

The Old Dairy – with rustic beams, and views over-looking the sheep paddock this charming setting seats up to 100 guests for ceremony. As well as being an indoor ceremony location it also offers an ideal wet weather alternative to a garden ceremony and with views overlooking the Sunset Terrace, the perfect spot to watch the sun go down over the farm.

The Horse Barn - This delightful barn with beautiful rustic beams can accommodate up to 65 guests for ceremony. It is a beautiful event space and also offers a fantastic partially glazed dance floor, with glass panels through to the Tudor Barn, for the evening party as well as a breakfast space for up to 40 guests the following morning.

The choice of versatile spaces offers flexible use throughout. The Tudor Barn hosts the wedding breakfast but also offers a stunning ceremony and evening party option. Couples can use all the spaces as they wish - be it drinks in the garden or Old Dairy, after dinner coffee in the Granary or on the sunset terrace or an evening party with dancing in The Horse Barn or Tudor Barn.

The team ask couples with their hearts set on getting married outside to choose their favourite indoor option too and if the weather is looking changeable the day before their wedding, then they will set up both options and make a decision with the couple and officiants as close as 45 minutes before ceremony as to whether the ceremony will take place inside or out.

They provide all essential venue items and much more; from tables, chairs, cutlery, table linen, glassware, wooden easels, log slices, twinkling fairy lights, dancefloors, guest signage, accessible ramps for wheelchair users, to sound systems in every space. Nothing is overlooked.

Smallholding, Catering & Sustainability

Additionally, the unique small-holding allows this venue to be as self-sufficient as possible. They organically grow around 200 different varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs, almost all of which are used in the seasonal wedding menus.

There are 150 free range chickens providing delicious eggs, and the pigs provide some of the pork used in the menus.

They even produce home grown rose petals for confetti when in season!

The team pride themselves on their many eco-friendly principles and initiatives; from their own sustainable water source, used for watering the gardens and keeping them beautifully green even in the dry summer months, to extensive waste recycling. The home-grown food is harvested daily by the small-holding team and delivered to the in-house catering kitchen where it is prepared and used in the couples’ wedding menus. The range of sustainable policies help South Farm reduce their carbon footprint whilst creating the perfect backdrop for a dream wedding day.

The wider gardens, orchards and wildflower meadows encircling the formal gardens are managed and improved with conservation, as well as beauty, in mind. Over the years they have planted over 1000 indigenous hardwood trees, heritage orchards and many kilometres of hedgerow – all creating diverse wildlife habitats and a beautiful backdrop for photos too.

At South Farm, couples enjoy so many unique settings for wedding photos - the fairy lit tree-lined driveway, pretty herb garden, charming monet bridge, colourful vintage steam engine and enchanting Romany Wagons to name a few!

To the delight of couples and their wedding guests there are also rare-breed animals, including sheep, chickens, ducks and piglets, whom reside in harmony in the barnyard and paddocks – and couples often enjoy photos with the piglets on their wedding day!

Accommodation

There are five on-site guest bedrooms, including a luxurious suite reserved (and provided as complimentary) for the married couple, all beautifully decorated in farm heritage style, each with their own charming theme. The colourful, unique fleet of Romany Wagons offers a lovely glamping option. More adventurous guests can camp in the paddocks and use the purpose-built luxury campers’ bathrooms!

There are also three additional guest bedrooms at the sister property, Fen Bridge Farm, just a mile down the road, increasing the overnight capacity to 31. The accommodation includes accessible options for disabled guests and all our accommodation is exclusively reserved for couples and their wedding guests.

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Address
South Farm
Shingay, Royston
Cambridgeshire
SG8 0HR

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