Why its so important to choose an Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
At Chelsea Parkfields we believe that every couple should have the day of their lives with us! We offer a relaxed and flexible experience for all of our couples and we do this by providing all weddings on an exclusive use basis, which means that you have the whole venue to yourselves for the entirety of your celebrations – it’s that simple!!
This means that when you choose Parkfields exclusively for your wedding celebrations you can be sure that you will benefit from our unique, individual service. You will be able to relax and enjoy your time with your loved ones without having to worry and knowing that you do not have to share your time with anyone else. This simple belief has formed the basis of everything we do and if you choose to have your wedding with us you really will feel as though you are in a home from home atmosphere! A wedding is a personal occasion for your family and friends, so it’s natural to want complete privacy to enjoy the day with only your select Wedding party. You will be able to choose exactly who you’ll be spending your day in the company of, giving your wedding the ultimate sense of intimacy.
All of our rooms are individually styled and designed to make you feel like you are at home, and as you have Parkfields all to yourselves feel free to make the most of them! The bar is open from time of check in and if you want an intimate meal in our stunning Castlebrook Room then that can be sorted too!
YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY
Every couple should feel special on their wedding day and having exclusive use of your wedding venue makes it feel truly magical. Why would you want to share one of the most important days in your life with anybody but your nearest & dearest? You will be pleased to know that at Parkfields, exclusive use does not need to break the bank. Our 24 hour venue hire price starts at only £2,000!
Here at Parkfields you’ve got our complete attention, the entire team are solely focused on ensuring your day is amazing. We don’t have to juggle the needs of several couples simultaneously, giving us the time to ensure that everything is perfect for you. Weddings are our absolute passion and we’d love to be a part of your big day. If you’d like to find out more about prices and what’s included, you can click here or download a Wedding brochure complete with current prices
So why not relax in the company of your invited guests and relish the opportunity to be the sole focus of our attention on your wedding day, We look forward to planning with you!
Country House Conference Venue
Chelsea Parkfields Conference Venue
Situated close to the historic town of Ross-on-Wye and just ten minutes from junction 1 on the M50, Parkfields offers a glorious country house and conference facilities of the highest standard. Parkfields conference facilities can accommodate a broad variety of business gatherings with a total of seven meeting rooms with the largest accommodating up to 100 Delegates. At Chelsea Parkfields we have created a unique, exclusive use venue a which is used solely for business giving you dedicated, uninterrupted space to call your own for the duration of your stay.
Our conference facilities are perfect for training purposes, providing:
- Exclusive Use of the entire venue
- Sound-proofing
- Natural lighting
- Good ceiling heights
- Extensive conference support services & equipment
Day Delegates
Day Delegate Rate from: £42.00 + VAT
- Exclusive use of the House & Grounds inclusive of all meeting rooms
- Stationery packs
- Flip charts, TV, OHP
- Mineral water, cordials and sweets
- Unlimited tea and coffee
- 2 Course Fork Buffet Lunch
- Morning pastries and afternoon cakes
- Wireless internet access
24 Hour Delegates
24 Hour Delegate Rate from: £135.00 + VAT
24 hour delegate package
- Includes the day delegate package, plus:
- Evening Meal (choice of 3 courses plus coffee)
- Double-rooms with en-suite facilities
- Traditional English or Continental style breakfast
24 hour delegate rates
- 25+ £135.00
- 21-24 £140.00
- 17-20 £145.00
- 13-16 £150.00
- Up to 12* £155.00
All prices are quoted Per Person and exclusive of VAT.*Minimum delegate numbers may apply.
Chelsea Parkfields is readily accessible from the M5 and situated within the glorious Wye Valley. Conference delegates can not only benefit from the venues dedicated conference facilities with private dining and a fully stocked licensed bar, they can also relax in our home from home atmosphere. Parkfields offers all of the charm of a country house with the professionalism of a city centre venue.
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Residential Training Venue in Herefordshire
DELIVER SUCCESSFUL TRAINING FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES OR CLIENTS IN AN INSPIRATIONAL SETTING
Chelsea Parkfields is an excellent business training venue, offering a high standard of meeting and residential facilities for team-building & conferences. Amy will work with you to ensure you deliver a successful event.
The venue offers large and small presentation rooms, break-out spaces and suites and If you want to treat your colleagues there are lots of outdoor pursuits locally including: golf, mountain biking, riding, canoeing, shooting and caving. As well as mulit-activity days at Wye Pursuits and Battlesports.
Parkfields has become the number one conference in Herefordshire by creating an excellent track record having hosted a variety of national and regional companies from across the world. Within easy reach of Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham, this provides the perfect retreat. Event facilitators find the extensive facilities and high standard of accommodation conducive to successful training and motivated employees.
KEY FEATURES
Parkfields accommodates up to 46 guests, with further accommodation available in surrounding areas:
Full multi media facilities & WIFI.
Private in house chef
Full usage of private grounds, woodland and trails on this private 11 acre estate.
Exclusive use of the entire venue
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Exclusive Use Conference Venue
EXCLUSIVE USE CONFERENCE VENUE
Our aim at Chelsea Parkfields is to provide an inspiring and distraction free environment such that you can concentrate 100% on the task in hand. Aided by the stunning location and spectacular scenery, our Exclusive use conference venue in Herefordshire has been adapted to suit all kinds of corporate events ranging from small client meetings to residential team building.
Working within current Government guidelines surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, We promise you exclusive use of the house and grounds during your stay. The house itself contains large versatile areas which can be arranged to suit your particular needs, offering plenty of scope for breakout areas outside of the main training room. The large outdoor spaces and gardens along with the stunning views also offer a beautiful and quiet backdrop for your event.
We pride ourselves on our professional yet non imposing service, whereby we offer you privacy to conduct your meetings whilst also being available should you need us.
One particularly important benefit of using a dedicated conference centre like Parkfields is that you book it for your organisation’s exclusive use. This allows you to add sensitive topics to the agenda, and facilitate private discussions without the fear of being overheard by the general public. It’s also a great option for training sessions that require more intense concentration with no external interruptions.
Why choose our exclusive use conference venue?
Excellent conference rooms in a range of shapes and sizes
Homely & comfortable on-site ensuite accommodation that can sleep up to 45 delegates
Handy Midlands location at the end of the M50 – perfect for conference where delegates are travelling from all over the UK. We are not too far from Midlands airports either for those who are expecting delegates from overseas.
Excellent catering options from your own private chef.
We hope that you understand that we are more than just an exclusive use conference centre, We give you the full-package of accommodation, catering and we even have a conference management team that will ensure that your event runs smoothly. Visit our conference pages to find out more.
Call: 01989 750 158 or Email: post@parkfields.co.uk
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Covid Secure Conference Centre
Corporate Retreats in Herefordshire – Fresh Air & Fresh Thinking
2020 has been a particularly challenging year so far. Coronavirus has had a massive impact on many businesses and companies not only in the UK but all over the world. We have all had to learn, change and adapt very quickly to better cope with what has now become our new normal way of life.
At Chelsea Parkfields we believe that now is the time to start considering how to safe guard your business for the future and to show your team your that you appreciate all that they have done to help your business through such an unprecedented time.
We fully understand that your first priority when considering arranging a Conference will be health and well being of you and your entire team and we are making this our priority as well. We have worked hard to ensure that our Conference venue is Covid Secure. We are delighted that we have now been give the green light to reopen from Herefordshire Environmental Health and have received ‘Good To Go’ accreditation from Visit Britain UK.
To make you feel more secure we promise you exclusive use of the whole conference venue for your entire stay. Meaning that you can rest assured knowing that your event will be taking place within a safe bubble consisting just you and your colleagues. There will be no outside influence from any third parties whilst you enjoy your event with us.
Considering other praticalities, The house itself contains large versatile areas which can be arranged to suit your particular needs and allowing for adequate social distancing as well as offering plenty of scope for breakout areas outside of the main training room. We also believe that there is nothing better than getting out in the fresh air and that is why you can also enjoy exclusive use of our 11.5 acres of grounds. The large outdoor spaces and gardens along with the stunning views offer a beautiful, quiet and private backdrop for your event.
For customers looking to host a residential event we are lucky to offer private dining along with 22 ensuite guest bedrooms for your team to enjoy and most importantly have their own private space to retire to after a busy, fun packed day.
The key to a successful corporate retreat is location. Bring your employees to a beautiful house in the glorious Herefordshire countryside where they can have fun, enjoy the fresh air and really develop as a team. Chelsea Parkfields is readily accessible from the M5 and situated within the glorious Wye Valley. Conference delegates can not only benefit from the venues dedicated conference facilities with private dining and a fully stocked licensed bar, they can also relax in our home from home atmosphere. Parkfields offers all of the charm of a country house with the professionalism of a city centre venue.
Why not check out our delegate packages or take a virtual tour of the venue today and discover Herefordshire’s best ket secret
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COVID Secure Standards at Chelsea Parkfields
Feel Safe, Stay Safe
Keeping you Covid Secure at Chelsea Parkfields
We understand your first priority before booking, organising or attending an event is your health and wellbeing. At Parkfields we are making this our priority as well. Outlined below is our commitment to you; Our Stay Safe, Feel safe COVID Secure Standards. These new standards will be in place for any future bookings. We will continue to monitor and act on advice from the UK government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation, regarding precautions on COVID-19 and adjust these standards accordingly.
Cleaning & Hygiene
- We use recognised cleaning products and antibacterial cleaners, used by the NHS as part of our new cleaning protocols.
- We have increased the frequency of cleaning, paying close attention to high contact areas such as door handles, handrails and card readers.
- Hygiene stations with hand sanitisers have been placed around the venue for customers and colleagues to use.
- We actively remind all colleagues and guests to continually practice safe hygiene measures.
- For extra safety; any colleagues working in close proximity to one another and our guests must wear personal protective equipment.
- Once a room has been sanitised no one else will enter that room.
Social Distancing
- We have created one-way flow systems.
- Where possible, we’ll create separate entrances and exits to our venue.
- We have installed socially distant signage across the venue to help you keep a safe distance from others.
- If your organising an event, our COVID support pack will be available to help your guests feel safe.
- We will work with you to prevent congestion such as staggered arrival / departure times and catering breaks to make sure they don’t get too busy.
- We have revised their event layout styles to accommodate social distancing.
- Recommendations to travel alone will be easy with us; Out of town location, with lots of outdoor space and large car parks
Team Training
- All of our team members will have their temperature checked before starting their shift.
- All of our team are required to have had full training on our new protocols and procedures to protect themselves and our customers, before returning to work.
- Teams will be briefed daily on any changes to our COVID Secure Standards to protect them and you.
- They will be on hand for you whatever your need.
Food & Drink Service
- The way we serve food has changed including providing more grab and go options, screen guards at counters and buffet meals plated for you.
- Guests will be asked to utilise the same seating in our dining room
- Our bar service has been set up to ensure social distancing and other expected measures are in place.
Contactless Service
- Guard screens are in relevant places where guests will come within close contact to our team
- Parkfields is now operating as cashless and we encourage contactless payments wherever possible.
- Anything deemed non-essential in meeting and guest bedrooms e.g. stationary will be removed, but can still be provided on request.
Rest assured your safety is our number one priority. We are very much on hand taking calls & emails so please do know that we are still here for you. We understand this is a challenging time, so even if it’s just a friendly chat, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
post@parkfields.co.uk www.parkfields.co.uk 01989 750 158
We look forward seeing you at Parkfields again soon!
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A Wedding venue with a personal touch
At Chelsea Parkfields our ethos is not that of a commercial wedding venue but of a welcoming and relaxed family home which we hope you will use as your own during your wedding celebrations. Parkfields is a glorious country house nestled away from public view within its own 11 acre estate in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside.
The House is approached along a tree-lined private and sits in acres of informal gardens with uninterrupted rural views, Chelsea Parkfields is steeped in history, and retains the timeless elegance.
Parkfields was lovingly restored to opened as a wedding venue in 1995 and continues to be filled with love and life through the celebrations of the many friends and families whom we have welcomed over the past 25 years!
At Parkfields we hold a limited number of functions and offer the house on an exclusive use basis. Exclusive hire commences at 12noon and ends at 12noon the following day allowing you to enjoy a relaxed few days together, with accommodation available at Parkfields for up to 46 guests. Parkfields is licensed for civil ceremonies, with a choice of three rooms around the estate. For church weddings At Micheal’s Hope Mansell is just a short drive from Parkfields and is available to couples not resident in the parish.
Parkfields is a family owned business and we enjoy getting to know every couple who choose to hold their wedding with us. We are always on hand, guiding them through the planning process and supporting them on the wedding day itself. Chelsea Parkfields is surrounded by 11 acres of beautiful gardens. With a woodland backdrop and unspoilt rural views, the main lawn is an ideal area for reception drinks, croquet and other garden games.
Your wedding should perfectly reflect you; make you feel joyful, relaxed, and most importantly, totally yourself. From your ceremony and wedding meal, to your party and accommodation; you and your guests will have everything you need
Christenings, Naming Ceremonies & Baby showers
Chelsea Parkfields is an unbeatable location for a Christening, naming ceremony or baby shower in Ross-on-Wye and Herefordshire. Our charming venue is beautifully decorated and thoughtfully laid out which makes it the perfect place to hold a such a celebration. With ample room to accommodate up to 100 guests, Parkfields offers plenty of space for socialising with loved ones and for younger members of the party to play and enjoy the event too. If the weather’s fine, then we have 11 acres of grounds to explore giving guests the opportunity to play and mingle in the sunshine.
When it comes to catering, our in house chef can deliver menus to suit every style of party. We can offer formal sit down meals and classic buffets . Alternatively for those looking for something a bit different hog roasts and street food style buffets are also on offer. We also have contacts with some fantastic local suppliers who can provide everything from beautiful, bespoke invitations and unique cakes designed to your specification, though too sweet carts, chair covers and table settings to ensure your event is picture-perfect.
Whatever ideas you have for your Christening, naming ceremony or baby shower why not visit Parkfields and speak to a member of our friendly team about how we can help create your perfect day to remember.
To book an appointment call 01989 750 158 or email: post@parkfields.co.uk
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Funeral Receptions in Herefordshire
As a family-run event venue we understand that the passing of a loved one is a time of great sadness. At such an emotional time the added pressure of organising a funeral reception can cause extra, unnecessary stress. The team at Parkfields offer you a warm and friendly environment with tranquil surroundings and peaceful gardens to allow you to remember and reflect on the good times.
When considering hosting a celebration of life or funeral reception we are always on hand meet to discuss creative ideas that will add to the day for you and your guests. Talk to us about how best to personalise your event to best showcase the loved one that you have lost such as photograph displays, special artwork or items connected to the family that will help people share those special memories.
While you meet and greet your family and closest friends you will have the confidence to know that everything else will run smoothly on the day.
The beautiful family-friendly event venue in Ross-on-Wye features a number of room options and quiet spaces for you and your guests. All spaces are offered on an exclusive use basis therefore you do not need to worry about any intrusion from unexpected guests on such a significant occasion.
On the day, our team will take care of everything at Parkfields on your behalf, ensuring that you have time to focus on what is important.
If you would like any further information please call Amy on 01989 750 158 or email post@parkfields.co.uk
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Wedding Venues in Gloucestershire
Glorious Gloucestershire. Wedding venues with a view
Gloucestershire, with its stunning natural backdrop, is the perfect border county for Chelsea Parkfields. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean. Gloucestershire is well known for its Gloucester old spots and Cheese production with some of the best known brands are produced here.
Head East from Parkfields and you will quickly find the stunning spa city of Cheltenham. The main street in this charming city is lined with a number of regency buildings and Cotswold stone architecture. The Royal Forest of Dean can be found on the edge of the county of Herefordshire. Popular destination Symonds Yat, offers plenty for visitor’s to do, including canoeing, rock climbing and walking. It’s an easy place to while away the time watching the world go by, you might even see some of the famous nesting peregrine falcons there too.
A little further afield and you will encounter the scenic village of stow on the wold, known for its popular annual horse fair. Stow is an important shopping centre and has many fine Antique shops, Art galleries, Gifts and Crafts and is a centre for Walking the Cotswolds countryside
Parkfields is a great choice if you are looking for a Herefordshire wedding venue. Just a stone’s throw from the glorious county of Gloucestershire.
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