The regional finalists have been announced. The judging panel has decided that based on voter scores, comments, profile questions and website, that The Pumping House is The Wedding Industry Awards East Midlands Regional Winner 2019 for Wedding Venue (Countryside) of the Year!

Situated on the edge of Sherwood Forest, The Pumping House was originally called Boughton Pumping Station, and opened in 1905. The main building was designed by W B Starr, featuring a huge brick chimney which forms a distinctive local landmark.

Boughton Pumping Station later passed into the hands of Severn Trent Water and was listed as Grade II in 1974. Since that time the building has had various uses, and has now been refurbished to a stunning standard, to bring a new wedding and events venue to the Nottingham area, with acres of charm, character, and outdoor space.

The Pumping House opened in August 2016 and since then has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself as one of the most sort after venues in the East Midlands. The venue features a licensed ceremony room, main hall for wedding breakfasts, accommodation and a woodland setting for outdoor drinks receptions. Late licensed until 1am, the beautiful red brick building and tranquil surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for weddings and offers ample opportunity for unique photography. The venue is well located, just a short drive from Mansfield, Lincoln, Nottingham and Sheffield.

Joanne Evans, Venue Manager, said: “I am completely shocked yet incredibly delighted to win the Wedding Venue (Countryside) of the Year award. Over the last two years, I have met the most amazing couples, from initial meetings, to on the day support and everything in between I have always tried my hardest to ensure the day goes off with a bang!”

While the venue speaks for itself, what clearly sets them apart from other venues is their genuine passion for weddings and their ability to forge great relationships with their couples, friends, family, staff and suppliers. The team tailor each wedding day to create a completely beautiful and bespoke experience for all.

Newly weds Mr & Mrs Coe said: “The Pumping House is simply stunning, from the moment we walked in, we knew it was the venue for us. It is amazing, but our wedding would not have been the same without Jo.”

“She made the entire process super easy, fun and we both feel like we were planning our wedding day with a friend. Jo took care of our guests and us without even blinking, nothing was too much trouble and we are so very grateful.”

The Pumping House is part of a privately-owned group of event companies that is best-in-class in client servicing and event design. The creative team have put an unbelievable amount of thought into the look and feel of the venue to ensure great attention to detail, and that the fit out and facilities are second-to-none.

Ellie Harper, Wedding and Events Manager, commented: “the team are completely overwhelmed and so happy to not only have been nominated by our couples but to have won over so many other beautiful wedding venues.”

The Pumping House team are always improving and expanding their knowledge to ensure their venue continues to deliver. They enjoy the magic of weddings and watching each couple’s dream day come to life.

As regional winners they now compete for the national awards title which will be announced on Wednesday 16th January 2019.

The finest weddings happen on a Saturday in the Summer, right? Not necessarily! At The Pumping House, we’ve discovered a clever little trick to securing your perfect day in the season you desire with our Wedding venue offer that could go towards a nice honeymoon upgrade!

Enter the Weekday Wedding:

You’ve imagined your big day – the dress, the bridesmaids, the guests, the food, the dancing and the oh-so-important beautiful weather. Just one slight problem – your first-choice venue, florists, caterers and suit-makers are all booked-up for years to come! What to do?

A little alternative thinking. Engaged couples generally look to Friday or Saturday for their wedding, making it near-impossible to book these times. So, consider doing things differently, with our Wedding venue offer; host your wedding on a weekday or off-peak time and it’s possible for your dream to become reality. With fewer enquiries for these dates, you’ll find your venue and suppliers are available and more favourably priced.

What’s more your big day will become an intimate occasion. Whilst more distanced invitees may be unable to make it, you’ll be left with a carefully curated list of your most cherished friends and loved-ones. Without the strain of ever-growing guest lists, your budget will stretch further, creating exceptional memories for you and your guests.

Why not even treat yourselves to an extra-indulgent honeymoon? With weekday and off-peak travel offering affordable rates, you’ll have your pick of luxury agendas.

Winter Wedding Wonderland:

The first two months of the year are often excluded from couple’s potential wedding date list. But choosing a date early in the New Year will ensure that you get all the guests you want to attend. (What else will they be up to on a Saturday in early February!?). In addition to our discount offers, local accommodation will offer better value for your far-flung guests and there is surely no better time to fly to the sun and get away from the grey UK for an unforgettable honeymoon!

Enquire today to chat to our team and discover our exceptional Wedding venue offer. Save up to £1,500 on exclusive venue hire on weekday dates year-round and selected weekends in January and February 2019 and 2020.

The distinctive landmark building at Ollerton, originally pumped thousands of gallons of water to households across Nottinghamshire. Given listed building status in 1974, it has seen various uses since the mid-1970s but now it is a prime six-acre wedding and events venue, with plenty of charm, character and outdoor space.

After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast for up to 170 guests can be enjoyed in the Engine Hall with its distinctive arch windows and high glass ceiling. Afterwards guests can dance the night away and celebrate a wonderful day.

The Pumping House has its own experienced catering team who can help you choose the right menu for your first meal as a married couple. There are suggested menus available, which use locally sourced delicious homemade dishes, or you can discuss exacting and bespoke requirements with the chef and her kitchen team.

There’s no need to worry about keeping any younger guests occupied here either – The Pumping House has its own 20-seater cinema room, full of dvd’s, a giant plasma screen and games.

Every couple who books The Pumping House for their wedding day is guaranteed the exclusive use
of the venue from start to finish. They also have the services of the venue’s wedding co-ordinators who will make sure the day runs smoothly and without a hitch.

*Images by samanthahook.co.uk & purephotography.co.uk*