PEOPLE looking to get married or have a civil partnership ceremony may soon be able to hold their event at a borough beauty spot.
Dinton Pastures Country Park has applied to become a licensed wedding venue.
If approved, couples could hold their ceremony indoors and outdoors, with wedding bookings taken from as early as this spring.
Set in the picturesque countryside, the 350-acre country park is situated in the heart of Wokingham Borough in Hurst.
It boasts multiple lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, with footpaths and a meadow to explore, and is accessible 365 days of the year, with car parks open every day.
Appealing to couples wanting an outdoor rustic, festival or woodland themed wedding, two fields have been identified for hire.
For outdoor weddings, the events field is suitable for up to 300 people, located opposite The Coffee House, while parkland at Lea Heath field is suitable for larger weddings of up to 1,000 people.
The Coffee House can accommodate intimate, indoor weddings of up to 50 guests.
For larger indoor weddings, a stretch tent or marquee can be hired in the grounds at Lea Heath field.
Dinton Pastures could offer several unique wedding options, including a jetty for the ceremony, beach for guests, land hire and camping areas for guests staying overnight.
There would also be an option for a special teepee package for people wanting to spend the night at the park.
Executive member for Resident Services, Inclusion and Fighting Poverty, Cllr Rachel Bishop-Firth said:
“As part of the new Communities Vision, we want to make it easy for people to access the things they want and need.
“If the application is successful, Dinton Pastures would be a wonderful location for a marriage or civil partnership ceremony, whilst also improving our offer to people living outside of the borough.
“Hiring outside space would give couples the flexibility to create their own dream wedding in our picturesque country park.”
For information, email: eventbookings@wokingham.gov.uk or visit: wokingham.gov.uk
