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Venues (page 9 of 14)
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VENUE Queen of the Castle Street 11087 views
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VENUE Delightful Devon 13201 views
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VENUE Stately Affair 11445 views
BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS, WILTSHIRE
Apprentice candidates Claire, Sara, Jennifer (Celerier), Alex, Michael and Kevin were seen spending a very English afternoon at Bowood House & Gardens in the last series. Bowood is also a fabulous setting for a quintessentially English wedding.
Located between Calne and Chippenham, Sir Alan Sugar arranged for the candidates to leave the tension of the Boardroom behind them as a helicopter whisked them off to the rolling Wiltshire countryside. Within Bowood’s Grade I listed parkland (mapped out by the fashionable 18th century garden designer, Capability Brown) the group then had a chance to unwind and enjoy archery, golf and a fairytale English afternoon tea in a very stately setting.
The Golf & Country Club at Bowood is where weddings are held and is one of the top venues in the area. With two rooms licensed for ceremonies, the whole day can be held under one roof, from start to finish. Decorated by Lady Landsdowne, the Fitzmaurice Room holds up to 52 guests and the Clanmaurice Room 62.
For the reception, the purpose-built Kerry Suite can cater for up to 200 guests for a sit-down meal. It can also be divided up into three smaller rooms for more intimate wedding parties. With its own private bar, the Suite is completely self-contatined, making sure you have total privacy and seclusion on the day.
A range of wedding packages meet every budget and style of wedding. Room hire starts at £395 for the ceremony and from £750 for the reception with three-course wedding menus from £31.50 each. A recent addition to the Estate, the Bowood hotel, offers plenty of accommodation for guests to stay over, including a complimentary room allocated for the bride and groom for the night of the wedding. To find out more about Bowood go to bowood.org or call 01249 822228.
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VENUE Ballroom Best 12028 views
STAR & GARTER, PUTNEY
A newly-opened venue by the river in Putney is a dream setting for a glittering wedding. Its stunning ballroom and sweeping staircase date back to the 1800s and have never looked better.
Star & Garter, a sophisticated and elegant west-end style wine lounge and function room, opened last month. Dating back to the 18oo’s, it is a renowned local landmark along the bank of the River Thames. Following its major renovation internally and externally, its original features are immaculately restored.
One of the main architectural features of Star & Garter is its sweeping staircase which leads up to the Ballroom – one of two functions spaces available with a capacity for entertaining 220 people. With its riverside location and balcony overlooking the river, the Star & Garter is the perfect venue to hold a stylish wedding.
Boasting a specialist cellar with 100 top quality wines in addition to draft beers and spirits, the resident somellier, Will Buckland, will help you choose your wedding day drinks. While the catering team offers anything from canapés to seated dinners and everything in between, including buffets, food-stations and a range of mini main courses served as ‘bowl food’. 
Packages are available from as little as £39 per head, including venue hire during the week days or function room hire at other times. Otherwise, full hire for a wedding ceremony and reception is from £1000, including full bar facilities. To find out more call events manager Clare Page Windsor on 020 8788 0345 or go to Star & Garter.
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VENUES River Romance 11798 views
Why not hold your wedding reception on a canal boat and float down the river as you celebrate. This week we check out the PR2, a romantic boat afloat complete with a cruising restaurant in Warwickshire.
A broad-beamed canal boat and cruising restaurant, the PR2 is located in the Heart of the Country, near historic Royal Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon. Available on an exclusive-use basis, it offers an idyllic and romantic venue for your wedding reception. 
Tucked away amidst the Warwickshire countryside, the PR2 is naturally secluded, giving you total privacy and an intimate setting for your special day. As you are the only party on board, you can relax in the knowledge that you and your guests will receive the staff’s undivided attention and the personal service you deserve.
The boat has recently been refurbished and has a new modern, spacious and contemporary interior to match its exciting new seasonal menus. Head Chef Nelson Mansfield, who trained at London’s famous Claridge’s, creates mouth-watering dishes such as Seabass Fillet on Sweet Potato and Mango with Lemongrass and Chilli Butter; Rolled Leg of Lamb with Shallots and Apricot Stuffing; Honey and Lime Parfait with Berry compote and White Chocolate and Pistachio Mousse with Hazelnut Shortbread. 
Comfortably seating up to 42 people, the average cruise time along the Grand Union Canal is just over 3 hours. There is a private car park adjacent to the mooring with parking for up to 30 cars. For further information, call 01789 261558 or log onto PR2restaurant.co.uk
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