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Last update: December 2024

Tucked away in the stunning countryside on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, The Woodlands is an enchanting, contemporary venue where couples can get married surrounded by nature. From summertime ceremonies to twilight festivities, we cater to all wedding types and will ensure each and every one is entirely unique.

The venue boasts two stunning ceremony locations, both indoor and outdoor, each with their own unique charm. Licensed for up to 120 guests for civil ceremonies, and the option for up to 180 evening guests, The Woodlands offers everything you need to celebrate your perfect day.

The Woodlands offers more than just a picturesque setting. You can enjoy exclusive access to a luxury tipi, an outdoor kitchen, a firepit, a Treehouse Bridal Suite and 22 Woodland lodge bedrooms for you and all your guests.

THE NIGHT BEFORE

The stunning North Lodge located on the Hothorpe Estate is available for wedding parties to stay the night before, giving you time to relax and prepare on the morning of your big day.

Boasting 6 bedrooms, the Lodge can sleep up to 11 people. With 2 bathrooms and a spacious light filled dressing room, there is ample room for everyone to get ready. Complete with kitchen and homely lounge overlooking the beautiful countryside surroundings, providing the perfect back drop for those unforgettable morning preparations.

THE CEREMONY

Host your wedding ceremony outdoors from our enchanted Hideaway. With the dappled sun shining through the trees and birds singing in the open air, you will truly feel at one with nature.

With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the best of both worlds with an exceptional indoor ceremony room that offers outstanding views over the woods. The contemporary and stylish venue has a truly relaxed atmosphere with natural light in abundance, providing the perfect canvas on which to design your dream wedding.

FROM GOURMET TO GRAZE

The Woodlands benefits from having its own in-house kitchen team led by our highly skilled Executive Head Chef. Our carefully curated wedding breakfast options complement the unique setting and are designed to delight and above all taste outstanding!

From gourmet dining to relaxed buffets, our extensive food and drink options mean you’re sure to find something that suits your style. Whatever you choose, it’s guaranteed to leave an impression.

A DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE

Manicured lawns and wild flowerbeds surround The Woodlands – an ideal location for fun and games, as well as fantastic photo opportunities. Enjoy drinks and lawn games before gathering everyone together to toast marshmallows around the firepit as the sun starts to set.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Continue the celebrations with your family and friends as night time falls upon the Woodlands. Welcome your evening guests with a hand crafted cocktail and party the night away to your choice of entertainment.

ACCOMMODATION

Nestled in woodland treetops, just away from the main venue hides the stunning Treehouse Suite. Sleep amongst the trees for the first night as a newly married couple.

After a truly unforgettable day, having a cosy bed waiting for you sounds absolutely perfect. When you book The Woodlands for your wedding day, you and your guests have exclusive access to all of our accommodation so there’s no need for anyone to make a long trip home at the end of the night.

The following morning, gather once again in the Woodlands for a Full English breakfast before departure.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Woodlands

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Natalie
Natalie P. Sent on 22/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for us

From the moment we visited The Woodlands we knew it was the perfect venue for us. The team were incredibly helpful during the planning stages and ensured everything went smoothly on the day. The venue is absolutely beautiful and all our guests said how relaxed the day felt. The food and drinks were brilliant and all of our guests enjoyed the pizzas from the outside kitchen in the evening. Everyone had a great nights sleep as the rooms are so comfortable and having a delicious breakfast with everyone the next morning was the perfect end to our special day.
Fiona
Fiona A. Sent on 13/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Woodlands, Hothorpe

We had a magical day at our small wedding with family and friends at the Woodlands. Aimee our wedding coordinator was brilliant at answering queries and coordinating on the day. The food and drink and service was superb as was the accommodation, and getting to stay in the Tree House was the icing on the cake!
Laura
Laura N. Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

My wedding was perfect, the venue is beautiful (bonus for the groom was the honeymoon suite is a treehouse), the suppliers they suggest are all flexible, friendly and professional, and the staff are all friendly and happy to do anything to make the day perfect.

The food was out of this world, Michelin star quality and catered to all dietary requirements. I have never been to a wedding where I was so full after the wedding breakfast. Everything was cooked to perfection and the evening roasted baguettes were so good people went up for seconds and thirds.

The Tipi was perfect for smores and for those who just needed a break from the main wedding noise. The open fire was beautiful.

The cottage for the night before was perfect, it made getting ready the next day so easy and the wedding co-ordinator checked in before going onto the venue.

Aimee was amazing and so friendly/flexible. She made our day perfect! I asked so many random questions and she always responded quickly and went out of her way to fulfil any requests.

For those looking for an accessible venue The Woodlands is perfect. All areas are accessible and the staff go out of their way to make sure everyone is included and is comfortable.

Thank you to everyone at the Woodlands, I couldn't of dreamt of a more perfect day.
Charline
Charline G. Sent on 07/08/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Our dreams came true

We had THE best wedding at the woodlands! Everything we could have imagine was there. Thank you to everyone there who looked after us.
Rebecca
Rebecca A. Sent on 21/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

We fell in love with this venue the moment we saw it and visiting just confirmed everything!
It is beautiful, staff are amazing and our wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect
We still have comments and compliments made about our day 7 months later!
David
David B. Sent on 21/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding.

Venue, staff, suppliers, food, atmosphere, professionalism. Could it be faulted in any way. Just wish it was a longer day (or two). Would go back again.
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Charlotte H. Sent on 03/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day

We had our Wedding at Hothorpe the Woodlands last month, and it was everything we ever wanted. The grounds are absolutely stunning, and we would highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of getting married there!
The staff were all amazing on the day, very friendly and professional, and our wedding coordinator Aimee, made us feel so at ease about everything running smoothly on the day, as well as meeting up with us several times before hand.
Thanks so much for everything, Charlotte & Chris Bell.
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Rebekah C. Sent on 21/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we dreamt of

Thank you so much for being amazing since we first visited in January. You have always gone above and beyond to make our wedding everything we dreamt it would be. Thank you so much for working so hard to ensure that it’s all gone according to plan. We could not have asked for, or imagined, a more beautiful place, with amazing people, to get married in. We are so thankful for each one of you.
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Johanna P. Sent on 25/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and staff

We recently got married at the Woodlands and the whole day was perfect. Aimee was our wedding planner and was fantastic in the lead up to the wedding, making sure everything was just as we wanted it. The day itself was amazing - the set up, the food and the service. Thank you to Aimee and the whole team for an absolutely amazing day.
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Katie K. Sent on 21/06/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for our wedding!

This venue was perfect for our needs, combining a wonderful outdoor space and idyllic rural location with amazing modern and luxurious inside spaces, facilities and accommodation. We didn’t even look at any other venues- we knew the Woodlands was perfect the first time we visited!
The food was fantastic (all the guests commented) and the operations staff in particular couldn’t do enough to make sure our special day was perfect.
This venue allowed us to have our perfect outdoor wedding whilst also being fabulous for our less adventurous or slightly infirm guests!
Having the use of the tipi, complete with fire and s’mores, was fantastic, especially when the heavens opened and the amazing treehouse honeymoon suite was the icing on the cake!
Thank you so much for making a wedding day so perfect.
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Jw Sent on 21/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Picture perfect woodland wedding

The staff at the Woodlands (Hothorpe Hall) were so professional throughout and really made the difference to the whole experience. It was such a beautiful setting, even in March, and they made everything so easy so it all went smoothly on the day. We also loved the treehouse!
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Emma B. Sent on 27/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything you need for a perfect out door experience wedding

From the day we saw the venue we fell in love with it . It not only had the close accommodation for elderly parents the woodlands brings you into the outdoors and involves you in the wedding . With all the extensions and new bridge the Woodlands improves all the time .
The restaurant and food doesn’t disappoint at all . Absolutely excellent service and support.
The wedding venue team are superb in understanding your individual needs and budget .
I don’t know of another venue in Leicestershire that can do so much properly and unique bespoke wedding as well as The Woodlands x
Sam
Sam Sent on 20/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sensational Service & Exceptional Venue

We can't recommend the Woodlands at Hothorpe enough, it is such an amazing venue, supported by a dedicated and dilligent group of hard working staff. From booking to organisation, nothing was too much and they took care of the detials. The food was second to none, they made our perfect day. Not the cheapest venue but everyone of our guests had a sensational time and couldn't stop talking about the place. Thank you Alice and the team at Hothorpe, you were and are amazing! Regards Sam & Jemma
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Maggie Sent on 30/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for all your hard work!

A belated but none the less heartfelt massive thank you for all your hard work…

Every single guest, young and old, had a fantastic time. Everything went according to plan thanks to your expertise and we all thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the day.

The venue is so perfect, the food is delicious and caters for all tastes, and the grounds and accommodation are all so lovely. The whole combination made for a perfect day so again we're sending huge thanks to you and everyone who helped make it our day to remember.
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Hannah Sent on 30/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We are so glad that we chose The Woodlands!

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to of the fantastic staff at The Woodlands who made our day so wonderful.
From booking, through to planning, tasting and the big day itself, everything was wonderful. I think just about everyone who came said what a beautiful venue it is. We were so lucky on the day to be able to use The Hideaway for the ceremony, to hear the birds chirruping throughout was quite magical. The venue rooms themselves were just perfect for the flow of everyone throughout the day, having the guest rooms so close by meant that everyone could take time for themselves to relax during the quieter parts of the day and come back to party when they were ready. The food was gorgeous, more than we could have expected.
Staying in the Treehouse overnight just topped it off. Waking up in the beautiful countryside with a coffee on the balcony was perfect. Being able to share breakfast with our wonderful guests was so special. They all had great reviews of their rooms as well.
We are so glad that we chose The Woodlands for our day.
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05 Jan
Open Door

We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming Open Days to discover our unique Woodlands Wedding Venue. Our expert weddings team are excited to meet you, to explore the venue in more detail & discuss your ideas for your special day.

Alongside our weddings team a handpicked selection of our recommended suppliers join us for inspiration for those special touches.

Date: From 05/01/2025 to 05/01/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 16:00
Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire
12 Jan
Open Door

We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming Open Days to discover our unique Woodlands Wedding Venue. Our expert weddings team are excited to meet you, to explore the venue in more detail & discuss your ideas for your special day.

Alongside our weddings team a handpicked selection of our recommended suppliers join us for inspiration for those special touches.

Date: From 12/01/2025 to 12/01/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 16:00
Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire
19 Jan
Open Door

We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming Open Days to discover our unique Woodlands Wedding Venue. Our expert weddings team are excited to meet you, to explore the venue in more detail & discuss your ideas for your special day.

Alongside our weddings team a handpicked selection of our recommended suppliers join us for inspiration for those special touches.

Date: From 19/01/2025 to 19/01/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 16:00
Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire

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Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6QX Lutterworth (Leicestershire)
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