The Venue

OUR SPACES
Two large event spaces, ten intimate guest rooms, your personal taste. We know it’s all in the little details.

  • The Grounds

    Set in three acres of ancient woodlands, The Pumping House has exceptional opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. From drinks on the lawn supplied by a rustic outdoor bar to scavenger hunts in the forest, the beautiful surroundings of the Sherwood Forest make for unforgettable days and nights. More information

  • Wedding Reception

    Guests can enjoy their drinks and canapés following the ceremony in our spacious Conservatory Room, just outside the door is our beautiful mezzanine view of the Engine Hall. Guests can take in the stunning view of the hall below, all ready and set for their wedding breakfast. More information

  • The Ollerton Room

    The Ollerton Room has beautifully unique parquet flooring and is filled with natural light from the original paned windows, creating the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies against a backdrop of forestry and wildlife. The Ollerton Room is the main room licensed for civil ceremonies with seating for up to 110 guests. More information

  • The Engine Hall

    The double-height Engine Hall is the largest space in The Pumping House, and an impressive setting for your wedding breakfast and all types of celebrations. Filled with natural light in the day, at night it transforms into the lively centre of the house. More information

  • The Boutique

    This stylish space is complete with a vintage dressing table, chair, sofa and full-length mirror. Conveniently situated next door to The Ollerton Room, this room is perfectly located and with space for the wedding party to prepare for their grand entrance. More information

  • Cinema Room

    Perfect for our younger guests, our cinema and games room are complete with a 60-inch plasma screen and a variety of children’s DVDs and games, an air hockey table and table football. More information

  • Conservatory Bar

    The Conservatory bar is our second, more intimate bar. With beautiful views of Sherwood forest, it is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink, dream up new ideas and gather your best people. More information
ACCOMMODATION
The Pumping House’s onsite accommodation is inspired by its rich history. With contemporary fittings and facilities, the rooms retain the Edwardian features and materials of the historic venue. Located at the back of the venue, there are five double rooms and four family suites, in addition to the Bridal Suite.
Mulberry Suite
Our Bridal Suite is a private two-floor apartment that combines original antique furniture with the exposed brick walls of Bauhaus modernism. With contemporary fittings and facilities, the suite retains the Edwardian features and materials of the historic venue.
Ivy Suite
All of our apartments are spacious and filled with natural light. They are fully equipped with kitchens, lounge furniture, and luxurious private bathrooms with roll-top baths. They offer a modern, apartment-style experience rather than a traditional hotel room.
Willow Suite
All of our apartments are spacious and filled with natural light. They are fully equipped with kitchens, lounge furniture, and luxurious private bathrooms with roll-top baths. They offer a modern, apartment-style experience rather than a traditional hotel room.
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We are accepting bookings for 2024, 2025 and 2026, please enquire to find out more or call us on 01623 705800.

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