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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: September 2024

Thorpe Garden is a botanical-chic wedding venue located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Set within a 3,000-acre private estate that has belonged to the Inge family since 1631, this lovely walled garden abounds with magnificent trees and beautiful flowering plants.

Facilities and Capacity

Thorpe Garden is a licensed wedding venue, and its indoor and outdoor event spaces can accommodate parties of up to 140 people. Renowned architect Seth Stein, winner of the RIBA South West Award 2009, designed the striking Ceremony Room. This handcrafted, one-of-a-kind wooden yurt features a large sloping roof and glass doors that open onto a large terrace that affords spectacular views of the gardens. Fairy lights, flowers, and festoons create the perfect atmosphere for an intimate dinner and an evening of dancing. The estate is also home to Constantine House, a boutique guesthouse that sleeps up to 42 guests and has 21 en-suite guest rooms, including a honeymoon suite and four deluxe and 16 double bedrooms. The beautifully restored gardener's bothy cottage is also available for use as a get-ready area.

Services Offered

Thorpe Garden is available for exclusive use. They pride themselves on the quality of their feasts and use only the finest and freshest produce. Their team of highly qualified chefs cook using a tailor-made grill and rotisserie. They serve simple, memorable dishes, ranging from canapés and whole barbecued lamb to signature beef sirloin bricks and smoky chargrilled vegetables. Their team would be delighted to work with you to design the perfect menu for your wedding day.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Marquees and tents
Church
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
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:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Thorpe Garden - Cripps & Co

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Annie
Annie Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect venue

As soon as we viewed this venue we knew it was the one. We had a church wedding and then our wedding breakfast in the marquee. The staff were so friendly & responsive throughout the planning process & also on the day. Our guests have been raving about the food saying its the best wedding meal they've ever had. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so perfect!
Leanne
Leanne P. Sent on 17/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Wedding Day of Our Dreams!

We had our wedding at Thorpe Garden at the end of August, and it was truly our dream day! After only visiting two venues, we immediately knew Thorpe Garden was "the one." From the moment we started planning to the day of the wedding, the team were exceptional. They were so lovely, attentive, and made us feel supported. They responded to our countless questions quickly and offered us advice to ensure everything was perfect.

There was a power issue on the morning of our wedding (due to the National Grid, no fault of the venue), but the team went above and beyond to make sure our day wasn’t impacted in the slightest. Every detail was taken care of, and the staff worked tirelessly to ensure everything was exactly how we wanted it. A special shout-out to Tom, Lee, and Bailey, who truly went the extra mile to make our day unforgettable.

The food was delicious, with many of our guests commenting on how much they enjoyed it. The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful gardens and a cosy atmosphere inside.

Staying overnight at Constantine House was perfect, seeing our guests the next morning was so special, and the rooms were beautiful. Jo and her team really looked after us.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. If you’re searching for a wedding venue that goes above and beyond, we can’t recommend Thorpe Garden highly enough!

A special mention to our other suppliers, who we would recommend to anyone getting married at Thorpe Garden.
- Makeup: Pretty Faces by Amy
- Hair: NB Hair (Nichola Bunn)
- Stylist: Bramble Lane
- Acoustic Singer: Emily-Rose Searston
- DJ: Danny @ Jukebox DJ Company
- Florist: Suzy’s flowers of Lichfield
- Cake: Quality Cake Co (Tamworth)
Olivia
Olivia H. Sent on 21/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue for our Summer wedding

Thorpe Garden was a recommendation from another Cripps venue we saw and when we visited it was just so clear that this was going to be our wedding venue. We loved the walled garden and thought about how beautiful it would be in the early Summer with all the flowers and the outside games we wanted to set up during the reception. The yurt drew our attention because of its size and imagining the atmosphere inside during the food, speeches and dancing. The glass pavillion meant that we could separate our ceremony but still see the outside space with all the sun shining through. Everything about it was perfection. We had a wedding planner through booking the venue who helped us along the way and recommended a Feast Night to try out some of the food for our wedding -all delicious, and we’ve had so many compliments since on how good our food was! We also didn’t hire a dj but were able to set up our own music in the yurt for evening dancing which suited us brilliantly, not forgetting our own disco lights which we could plug in too. A wonderful day we’ll never forget.
Hollie
Hollie B. Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue!

We had our wedding at Thorpe Garden and it was truly the best day of our lives. It is the most stunning venue, with the best team working there. We received incredible service from the team, from viewing the venue right up until the day, where our coordinator Beth made sure our day ran seamlessly. One of our favourite things about Thorpe was how versatile it is. There are so many different areas which all offer someting different. The Yurt offered the perfect place to have our ceremony, and later on our evening reception. It's so beautiful in there, especially in the evening. Our wedding meal was served in the pavillion and it was amazing being able to see the open kitchen where the food was being prepared. Speaking of food...the meal was delicious, we had so many people come up to us and compliment the food, and the service was incredible. I could go on forever but this is truly the most perfect venue, and we couldn't have wished for a better day (it even rained and we didn't care!). Thank you so much to Cripps & Co and the team at Thorpe Garden x
Natalie
Natalie B. Sent on 21/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

Our wedding at Thorpe Garden was truly the best day of my life. From start to finish, everything about this venue was perfect.

First, the venue itself is absolutely stunning. Set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Thorpe Garden offers a picturesque and serene setting that feels both intimate and grand. The pavilion, where we held our ceremony, was breathtaking. Its large glass doors allowed the beauty of the outdoors to flood inside, creating a light-filled, serene atmosphere that was perfect for our vows. The yurt, where we had our wedding breakfast, was a unique and charming space. It's warm, rustic ambiance combined with elegant touches created a magical atmosphere that all our guests adored.

The staff at Thorpe Garden were nothing short of amazing. From our first visit to the day of the wedding, they went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine care made us feel incredibly special and well taken care of. They handled every aspect of the day flawlessly, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy every moment. The food was absolutely amazing – delicious, beautifully presented, and perfectly tailored to our tastes. Our guests are still raving about the meal!

In summary, Thorpe Garden is a perfect wedding venue. Its stunning setting, exceptional staff, and exquisite facilities made our wedding day unforgettable. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day, and we will cherish the memories of our wedding at Thorpe Garden forever.

Thank you, Thorpe Garden, for making our wedding the best day of our lives!


Jo.Zak
Josephine Z. Sent on 18/05/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue!

To say the venue knocked our socks off is an understatement. When we learned that this beautiful space existed we were excited beyond belief.

Of course, we weren't the least bit disappointed by the experience and would recommend Thorpe Garden to anyone who asks. From the moment we arrived and saw how stunning the place was we knew it was the one. Our wedding celebration took place, May 2024.

The staff members worked incredibly hard throughout to ensure no detail was spared and everything was just as we had asked for (and imagined it would be). We both want to extend our sincerest thanks, from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so special and everything we had hoped it would be.
Katie
Katie S. Sent on 11/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything about this venue is perfect. It's unique, beautiful and the food is incredible.

We may be biased, but Thorpe Garden is one of the most beautiful wedding venues we have seen.

Everything about Thorpe is perfect.

The service and communication has been incredible through the whole process, starting from our very first viewing. Ourselves and our guests commented on how gorgeous the venue looked on the wedding day, and we hardly needed to add any flowers or decorations (but a big shout out to Tara Knott our stylist and Ivison Lichfield Florist for adding those special extra touches). Thorpe Garden is the perfect venue for any type of weather, something we needed to consider for a British Spring time! The inside areas are breathtaking, with gorgeous large windows to give you that feel of being outside, and the outside areas are equally as beautiful. We were lucky enough that the rain held off for our wedding day so we could all enjoy the scenery and the well kept gardens.

The food at Thorpe Garden was definitely one of the highlights of our day, and something our guests still talk about now! The quality of the food service was excellent and I felt very confident that all of our guests' dietary requirements were taken care of. The open kitchen and outdoor pizza oven added that little unique touch and some of our guests enjoyed watching the chefs hard at work.

I would recommend Thorpe Garden to anyone getting married! It is a beautiful, stylish venue with a cool, informal vibe, all the while maintaining high standards and professional service. I really hope we are able to attend another gorgeous wedding at Thorpe Garden in the future!
Zoe
Zoe H. Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Faultless!

Absolutely everything from start to finish was fantastic for our wedding day at Thorpe Garden! The staff were amazing and attentive on the day to help everything go smoothly but also responsive and flexible in the lead up to the day. Cannot thank the team enough the day was absolutely amazing and we had the best day!
Natalie
Natalie S. Sent on 05/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We had our wedding here Easter weekend 2024 and it was entirely perfect! The grounds were beautiful and the blossom trees made great photos.
Everything was easy and we felt well catered for, no request felt too much and the staff were highly accommodating.
The venue is so gorgeous, fairy lights everywhere in the yurt, which meant we didn't have to waste money on lots of decorations.
The food was incredible, we went with the rotisserie chicken which was delicious and the portion sizes were great. We actually had guests say it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Vegans and vegetarians were well catered for too.
Lee was our coordinator on the day, he made us feel completely calm and at ease which was great.
The team took care of all the set up which was guided by a set of instructions I typed up, this made me feel extremely stress free in the morning. They also collected all of our belongings and stored them in one place for us to easily collect in the morning.
A couple of other bonus points included the make up house on site which me and the bridesmaids used to get ready in as well as Constantine House which has 21 bedrooms and a lovely open space to have breakfast together the next day.
Josh
Josh P. Sent on 04/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Spring Wedding

Back in February 2023, my partner and I met with Lee at Thorpe Garden, instantly fell in love with the venue and booked our wedding day there and then. Since that day, we’ve had absolutely no regrets as the staff have made each step of the journey so smooth and helped us to create our perfect day.


In the lead up to the wedding, the staff worked with us to answer any questions and ensure that our wishes and requests were catered to. On the day of the wedding itself, they worked with us and our families to create a magical day. The venue is so incredibly beautiful and really allows for a relaxed yet sophisticated occasion. We were so lucky to get brilliant sunshine and enjoyed the trees in blossom but, upon visiting the venue in any season, were in awe of how beautiful it looked.

We feel so lucky to have celebrated at Thorpe Garden and wish we could relive the day over and over again.
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Sophie M. Sent on 13/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue!

We had our wedding day here on 08/09/23 and we honestly couldn’t fault a thing. All our guests commented on how amazing the venue is, the different area’s you have to use the venue in different ways to make it your own. We also had so many guests comment on how amazing the food was! We would recommend Thorpe Garden 100%!!
Yaya
Yaya K. Sent on 20/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t recommend this place enough!

My wedding day was amazing, I couldn’t fault it at all and that’s because of the staff at Thorpe Garden. They really looked after us throughout our wedding planning, any questions or concerns we had they were more than happy to help us. Our day ran so smooth because of how they looked after us and made sure everything was done exactly how we wanted. Cara did a fantastic job being the venue coordinator for our special day-big shoutout to you and Lee for giving us a stress free day. I can’t recommend this venue enough, our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. Oh also the food was amazing!!! I really could go on and on but thank you fantastic job you guys.
Simone
Simone M. Sent on 29/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing!

Thorpe were fantastic from the moment we first visited, through the planning process and beyond our wedding day. They went out of their way to create the day we dreamed of and more. Our questions and queries were answered straight away and any issues resolved.

Our day ran incredibly smoothly and the food was fantastic! We can’t thank Thorpe enough and our guests had the BEST time too! Thorpe is such a beautiful venue and we fell in love with the yurt straight away!

Thank you so much!
Rob
Rob I. Sent on 25/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day Ever!

This venue gave us the best wedding we could ever ask for and more. The day ran very smoothly and the staff were incredible. The food was amazing! We had our ceremony and reception in the Yurt and the breakfast in the Pavilion. I would recommend this venue to anyone and I wish we could go back and do it again!
Kelly
Kelly B. Sent on 04/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted and more!!

This wedding venue caters for all, the kids spent all day outside playing with lawn games, the beautiful grounds and outdoor seating were amazing for socialising and the yurt was more than big enough for drinking and dancing. The staff were friendly and so helpful, the feast was delicious and brownie was unreal.
This venue made our day perfect and everyone said how beautiful it was. Thank you so much to all the team at Thorpe Garden ❤️
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Thorpe Constantine B79 0LH Tamworth (Staffordshire)
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