Question 1

Is Gorcott Hall an exclusive use venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your exclusive use at Gorcott Hall begins at 10:00AM on the day itself. That means the only people you'll see all day are your guests, your suppliers and of course, the fabulous Team Gorcott. Make yourselves at home!

Question 2

Is Gorcott Hall pet friendly?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes! If you've got a little fur baby who you just can't bear to leave out on your big day, we'll do our utmost to help out. All we ask is that your pet is well looked after for the entire time they're here, and that they respect they don't enter the accommodation or food service areas.

If you want your little bundle of canine loveliness to act as a ring bearer, or even as the best man (!), we'll help make it happen. Our resident black Labrador, Ted, is super friendly towards other animals too - you might meet him on your initial tour of Gorcott, but we keep him out of the way on your big day,

Question 3

Who owns Gorcott Hall?

Accepted Answer

Gorcott Hall has been owned by the same family since 2004. They oversaw the restoration, before delivering the first wedding here back in 2009. Two generations of the same family now run and deliver your special day, with an attention to detail that's the envy of venues across the country.

If you want a faceless, corporate style wedding, best look elsewhere! We're VERY hands on, and we're here throughout the process to guide you through every twist and turn. Chances are we'll be joining you on the dance floor too at some point, sorry!!

Question 4

Is Gorcott Hall wheelchair friendly?

Accepted Answer

As a Grade II* listed property, wheelchair access is surprisingly good. Whilst there are some steps to negotiate between the main hall and the barn, they are very easy to navigate with our ramps. There are some gravelled areas, particularly the car park, but we  allow wheelchair users vehicles to enter the courtyard area.

Question 5

I hear Gorcott Hall has a banging sound system. Can I choose the tunes?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes! We've got a fabulous networked sound system here with handpicked products from Bose, Sonos, NAD, Denon and Yamaha. You'll probably hear us before you see us! Music plays all around the Main Hall, the Barn, the Gown Suite, the Gardens and even into the Car Park as your guests arrive. If you want to really personalise your day, let us have a (public) Spotify playlist a week or so before the event. Why not create a collaborative playlist and share it with your guests? That way, everyone gets to hear a tune or two of their own during the afternoon reception, and to accompany your wedding breakfast.

For the evening party, it's really important that you find a great DJ or Band to keep the party in full swing. If you need help finding someone, take a look at our Suppliers page.

Question 6

Are there any restrictions on music for the wedding and evening reception?

Accepted Answer

We're very lucky not to have any neighbours nearby! So, there are no sound limiters here to spoil the evening fun. We do ask bands and DJ's to perform at a comfortable volume, and the sound pressure levels are monitored during the evening party to maintain everyones comfort and safety.

For a Civil Ceremony, the law states that  music of a religious nature may not be played before or during the ceremony.

You do not need to provide any equipment for the playing of recorded music during the ceremony. Wherever the ceremony is performed at Gorcott Hall, we will organise everything for you in terms of ceremony music.

Question 7

Can we stay the night before?

Accepted Answer

We're sorry, but this is generally not an option. We don't operate as a hotel but on the evening of your big day you'll be made to feel very 'at home at Gorcott' in our lovely accommodation.

Question 8

Can you help recommend suppliers if we are planning from a distance?

Accepted Answer

Of course! We have a trusted list of recommended suppliers, our 'Friends of Gorcott' which you can find on our site. Every single supplier on that list has worked with us extensively in the past. They know how we work, we know how they work, and, most importantly, they're reliable and at the top of their game. If you have your own suppliers in mind, we'll happily chat with them and show them round the venue if they need to.

Question 9

Do you allow Confetti at Gorcott Hall?

Accepted Answer

We don't, not in the main grounds, sorry. It is almost impossible to remove all traces of confetti, however biodegradable it is. We do allow bubbles and sparklers though - they make for great photos.

If you really can't live without the confetti shot, we do have an allocated space in one of our beautiful fields where you and your guests can have as much confetti based fun as you like!

Question 10

Exactly how cute is Ted, Gorcott's resident black lab?

Accepted Answer

Ted is this cute.

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(posted by Ted Foxon-Wasley)

Question 11

Do you have Car Parking?

Accepted Answer

There is enough space for around 60 or 70 considerably parked cars here at Gorcott. Even if you have 140 evening guests, that's usually plenty of space. If you are planning a huge evening party, encourage your friends to ride share if they can. We ask that cars left overnight are collected by 10:00 the following day.

Question 12

Can we arrange a coach/bus for our guests.

Accepted Answer

Sadly no, not a big 52 seater anyway.

Whilst we have a huge car park here, there is insufficient space for a large bus or coach to turn around, and they are not allowed to reverse on to Gorcott Hill (it's an A road). They cannot park on the road outside either.

We've had lots of 26 seater minibuses here though, they had no problems at all.

Question 13

What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

If we've planned for an outdoor ceremony, we will always have a wet weather plan, with your ceremony taking place in wither the barn or the sitting room, depending on your guest numbers. With all the buildings being so adjacent to one another, Gorcott really is a great wet weather venue, so don't get too hung up on having a dry day!

Question 14

Lots of your 5 star reviews mention the team. Are they really that good?

Accepted Answer

We think so. We love them all. They're an eclectic mix who somehow just work wonderfully well together. We've got an unusual recruitment policy, but it works for us. They're outgoing, happy and, for the most part, a bit mad. But they all share our values - a wedding day is a special day. So every guest is made to feel special.

The smiles are real, they're having almost as much fun as you guys.

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