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The Old Vicarage Wedding Venue

For a timeless wedding amidst character and charm, The Old Vicarage at Elkesley sets a picturesque scene, with an outside pergola and 3 Hat Tipi

Nottinghamshire, Retford

from £550

150 guests

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Business details last verified on 17th of February 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.

Prices & Capacity

Prices

Typical Price: £7,750

Price Range: £550 - £10,000

Capacity

Ceremony: 150

Standing: 150

Seated Meal: 150

Accommodation

Sleeps: 17

Contact The Old Vicarage

 

About The Old Vicarage, Elkesley

Idyllically nestled in Nottinghamshire's charming countryside, The Old Vicarage is a picturesque wedding venue set in stunning grounds with its own river. It has rich history dating back to the 1800s. This elegant building offers a timeless backdrop for your special day. Exclusively yours, the venue boasts manicured gardens, 3 hat tipi to hold your ceremony/reception, meticulously designed to create an unforgettable ambiance.

Secluded away in the Nottinghamshire countryside lies the Old Vicarage at Elkesley, a rustic, relaxed and chilled out 3 hat tipi. Whether you’re looking for a calm, informal wedding with a summer BBQ, a formal wedding, or just something a bit different, we believe that our 3 Hat Tipis and our quiet, rural location are the perfect choice for your magical day.

We can provide for weddings of up to 150 people seated and have an onsite bar, indoor and outside firepits and views across beautiful countryside. You are able to decorate the tipi, however you would like, giving you the opportunity to create your very own bespoke wedding, personal to you

Poulter Cottage, with a hot tub and colour change jacuzzi bath. sleeps 7 guests. The Log Cabin, sleeps 6 guests and the 17th Century Coach House sleeps 4 guests. Both can be utilized throughout the day at your convenience to freshen up. We also offer a camping field on site, where you can hire in bell tents for your guests to stay or guests can bring their own tents, caravans. All with electric hook ups. We have on site ladies and gents showers and toilets and a children's zip wire and swings. We offer something different from the norm, a more personalised wedding day. Activities such as Archery, Tug of War, Duck Racing, Fun Fairs, live bands, bouncy castles, swinging over the rope swing or getting in the shallow river to refresh your feet are all normal here!

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Hindu (Fire ceremony permitted)

Venue Setting

Countryside

Waterside

Woodland

Venue Type

Exclusive use

Country House

Land For Hire

Elopements

Intimate Venue

Outdoor / Garden

Unique & Unusual

Weekend Hire

Additional Facilities

Orangery Or Marquee

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Inhouse Toastmaster

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Dog friendly

Outdoor ceremonies

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted

Asian

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Buffet

Caribbean

Food Trucks Permitted

Greek

Halal

Kosher

Outside Bars Permitted

Vegan

Contact & Location

The Old Vicarage, Elkesley

Park Lane, Elkesley, DN22 8AS, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

FAQs

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Thursday before the wedding

1am

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No

Yes Biodegradable

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Yes

Yes one other apartment sleeping 4 guests The 17th Century Coach House and caravans and tents etc are welcome

Yes a Travel Lodge and various hotels and B & B's