FAQ’S


Congratulations on your engagement!

We understand the initial steps of planning a wedding can be overwhelming and a little confusing, and we want to make it as smoother process as possible. So here you’ll find a selection of our frequently asked questions and any other important information.

Did you find what you were looking for? If not, click the button below to ask us a question, or download our brochure.

General FAQ’S

  • 28.9m x 8.35m

    No. of beams in GB: 9 Beams

    Height of beams: 9m

    Dance floor: 16ft x 16ft

  • 11.9m x 6.25m

    No. of beams: 3

    No. of pillars: 4

    Height of beams: 7’9

  • The maximum capacity in The Granary Barn is 175 guests seated, and 240 for the evening.

  • The maximum capacity is 88 guests total (including the bride & groom).

  • The maximum capacity is capacity is 175 guests total (including the bride & groom).

  • We can! We have a Sonos music system. For ceremony music, playlists must be sent or given on a device to a member of the events team prior to your ceremony. For instructions how to send a playlist, please contact the events team.

    The events team advise you compose the following playlists for your ceremony:

    1st Playlist – Guest arrival (25 minutes of songs)

    2nd Playlist – Bridal entrance (1 song)

    3rd Playlist – Signing (3 – 4 songs)

    4th Playlist – Exit song (1 song)

  • Our standard round guest tables are 5ft 6" in diameter and seat a maximum of 10 guests comfortably. There are also three additional guest round tables which are 6ft in diameter and can seat a maximum of 12 guests comfortably.

  • It is policy to select a caterer from the ‘Granary Estates Suppliers List’ to serve food and drinks throughout your day. 

  • We allow for you to source in your own beverages for your drinks reception and wedding breakfast only. Once your wedding breakfast is complete, all beverages are to be purchased through our bar. You will be charged corkage only on the bottles that have been opened during this time. For corkage fees, please contact the Events Team. 

    Please note, we are also a cashless venue

Venue Hire and Timings

  • Access is from 9:00am on the day of your event/wedding for set up (unless stated by the Events Team)

    Confirmation of a time & date will be issued at your final appointment for drop off & delivery of decorations & belongings.

  • External suppliers (e.g. florists, cake deliveries) have access from 9.00am on the morning of your event/wedding day

  • The bar closes at 11:30pm, with guests to have departed by midnight.

  • Of course! Collection the day after your event is between 10am-11am unless agreed otherwise.

Accommodation

  • The Granary Cottage check-in is between 15:00 until 17:00

    The Granary Cottage check-out is at 11:00am

    A list of terms & conditions are sent upon booking

Music

  • The Granary Estates work closely with Cambridge Wedding Services and can offer you a great DJ/Disco package for the reduced package price of £600.00 (only when booking through the Events Team). Cambridge Wedding Services are a professional & reliable team, with a friendly service. Your own DJ for the whole evening, mixing your favourite tracks. You will receive your own login to request songs to be played in advance. We ask for a £100.00 deposit to confirm the booking.