Frequently asked questions

To arrange a visit, you can visit our book a visit page on our website and select a suitable date and time using our visit calendar. Alternatively, if you want to speak to our team directly, please call 01260 540006.

Your initial payment is £750 of your venue hire fee.

Please click here to see our prices page.

Last orders at the bar will be called at 11.45pm and the bar will close at 12 midnight. Music in the Oak Barn will turn off at 12 midnight, but you and your guests are invited to move into the Small Barn where you and guests can relax and reminisce on what a wonderful day you’ve all had. The venue closes at 12.30am, and we ask that all guests who aren’t staying the night at Sandhole have pre-booked taxis to collect them by this time.

You book your ceremony via Cheshire East Register Office. Their contact number 01270 375140.

St James’ & St Paul’s Church,
Congleton Rd,
Marton,
Macclesfield
SK11 9HF

Ceremony – Our maximum daytime capacity is 140.

Dining – We can host up to 140 for the Wedding Breakfast in the Oak Barn.

Dancing – Our maximum evening capacity is 180.

Accommodation – Sandhole has 16 ensuite plus the Granary Cottage, our fabulous honeymoon suite, for the newly married couple.

You are invited to use the Dressing Room and our second preparation room on the morning of your wedding for you and your wedding party to get ready in from 9am.

We love (well-behaved) dogs and appreciate that they are a huge part of your family. They are welcome to join you for the ceremony and photographs, but they must be taken off-site after this and before the wedding breakfast. If you wish to bring your dog(s) along, please ask to see our dog policy.

You can call us on 01260 540007 or email us on [email protected]

You can call us on 01260 540007 or email us on [email protected]

Sandhole is accessible for wheelchair users and has an accessible toilet. We can accommodate a category 1 disabled guest in one of our bedrooms.

A fantastic team of in-house chefs provide all of our catering. It is not possible to use your own caterers.

We strongly recommend that you take out wedding insurance. Weddings are a big investment, and fingers crossed that you’ll never need to call on your insurance, but having it in place will cover you for a range of eventualities.

Yes! We can and do host many different types of events and celebrations, such as gala dinners, product launches, Christmas parties and many more. The best way to find out more about hosting an event here is by visiting our website’s events page or contacting the team directly at 01260 540006.

Call us on 01260 540006, and we will arrange for you to come and see Sandhole Oak Barn in person.

Every event we host here is unique, so we do not have a standard pricing package. Instead, we speak with you directly to create a bespoke package that suits you and your event.

This will vary depending on your event type, but our maximum capacity is 180 guests.

We do not allow outside caterers at Sandhole Oak Barn. However, we are more than happy to work with you to create a bespoke menu that perfectly fits your vision.

Yes, we are wheelchair accessible, and we have an accessible bedroom for overnight guests.

Yes, all events have exclusive use of the venue.

Yes, we are happy for you to use your own suppliers for everything apart from catering and drinks.

All catering is provided by Sandhole’s onsite team of chefs.

Yes, please see here for the menu and pricing.

Our chefs love working with you to create your own menu if you would like something a little different from our menu.

It is not possible to bring any food and drink into the venue other than a wedding cake, confectionery (which must be in the original sealed containers in which they were purchased), and edible favours with allergens clearly labelled. Please speak with our team if you need any further clarification.

Please speak to our Events Team about any allergies or dietary requirements you or your guests may have during your meetings in the lead-up to the event.

Yes, we have a delicious range of vegan and vegetarian options.

You can work with our bar team to create bespoke cocktails for your event.

Yes! We have a range of delicious grazing boards available to enjoy while you get ready. We can also provide bottles of Champagne or prosecco for your wedding morning celebrations. Please speak to the Events Team for more information.

Sandhole Oak Barn is proud to support Magic Breakfast, a charity that provides free, nutritious breakfasts to children who might otherwise start the day hungry. At your final Planning Meeting, you’ll have the option to add a small, voluntary donation if you wish.

Our full address is: Manchester Road, Hulme Walfield, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2JH

Sandhole Oak Barn is 1 1/2 miles north of Congleton on the A34 Manchester Road and 8 miles from M6 junctions 17 and 18.

From Manchester airport

From the airport head into Wilmslow then turn right towards Congleton on the A34. It is about 10 miles from Wilmslow to Sandhole Farm, which is on the right side of the road about 1 1/2 miles before you get to Congleton.

There is a large “Sandhole Oak Barn” sign on the tree at the entrance of the 250-metre long farm drive.

The total distance from the airport is about 15 miles.

From M6 motorway (south)

Leave the M6 at junction 17 and head for Congleton (approx. 5 miles). As you come into Congleton at the first roundabout take the exit towards Manchester, then turn left at the next roundabout, over the next roundabout, and straight through the traffic lights all the time continuing to head towards Manchester. This is the A34 and you must stay on this road until you come to the entrance to Sandhole Farm, which is about 2 1/2 miles from these traffic lights and is on the left side if the road. There is a large “Sandhole Oak Barn” sign on the tree at the entrance to the 250-metre long farm drive. The total distance from junction 17 is about 8 miles.

From M6 motorway (north)

Leave the M6 at junction 18. Head for Holmes Chapel. When coming into Holmes Chapel (approx. 1 mile) turn right where indicated towards Congleton. Follow this round to the traffic lights. Go straight over still heading towards Congleton. As you come into Congleton at the first roundabout take the exit towards Manchester (this is approx. 6 miles from junction 18 on the M6). Then turn left at the next roundabout, over the next roundabout, and straight through the traffic lights all the time continuing to head towards Manchester. This is the A34 and you must stay on this road until you come to the entrance to Sandhole Oak Barn which is about 2 1/2 miles from these traffic lights and is on the left side of the road. There is a large “Sandhole Oak Barn” sign on the tree at the entrance to the 250-metre long farm drive. The total distance from junction 18 is about 9 miles.

We have 75 car parking spaces at Sandhole. Cars can be left overnight but must be collected by 10am the next morning. We do not allow caravans or motorhomes to stay in our car park overnight.

Yes! Our venue offers EV charging stations on-site. They are compatible with most EVs. We recommend pre-booking your vehicle by following this link.

A Stars Taxis – 01260 280280 (24 hours)

A & J Taxis Congleton – 07973 731267

A B Private hire – 01260 276823, 07894 082413

A P Travel – 01260 221275 (Minibus taxi service)

B Tax – 01260 278522 / 07860 597494

Bear Town Taxis – 01260 291070

My Tax – 07531 827232

Que Cabs – 07904 221210

Macc Radio Cars – 01625 421111 / 01625 421112

Absolutely! If you want to purchase one of our products as a gift for the happy couple, we can arrange this for you. Please contact us at 01260 540007.

Sandhole has 16 bedrooms plus we have our fabulous honeymoon suite, Granary Cottage.

If you wish to book the accommodation, please raise this with the Events Team during your welcome/planning meetings.

This may be possible if we do not have an event booking the day before. We can confirm this closer to the wedding or event date.

We will release the night before the wedding date four months prior.

Please speak with our Events Team if this is something that you may be interested in.

Please take a look at our pricing page for the accommodation costs.

Guests can check in to their bedrooms from 1pm.

We ask that all guests check out by 10am.

Sandhole is accessible for wheelchair users and has an accessible toilet. We can accommodate a category 1 disabled guest in one of our bedrooms.

You can call us on 01260 540007 or email us on [email protected]

Yes, all accommodation prices include breakfast.

There isn’t a dress code, but we suggest you might want to dress smart casual.

Typically, there are around 80 people to ensure that there is an exciting atmosphere on the day.

The event will last for approximately 3-4 hours. Please note that timings might run over due to unforeseen circumstances, so please be aware of this when booking taxis.

We will aim to ensure that if you are a group of 6, you will be sat on your own table. For any groups less than 6, you may find that you are on a shared table. We will have a seating plan at the entrance to the meal so that you can see where you will be sitting.

Our Executive Group Head Chef curates a stunning seasonal menu, celebrating the finest produce and flavours of each time of year. You can now pre-order your starter and main from the dishes featured, ensuring you enjoy the option that most appeals to you.

To finish, all guests will be treated to a trio of desserts.

You can view the menu on the Ticketpass event page. Simply share your choices when you book your ticket.

Absolutely! We’re more than happy to cater for all dietary requirements. Just let us know about any allergies or preferences when booking your ticket, and our chefs will take care of the rest. You might receive a different dish from the one originally selected, as we may need to adapt the menu to suit your needs – but rest assured, it will be just as delicious and thoughtfully prepared as the rest of the menu.

In line with our industry-leading service policy, guests with allergies or dietary requirements are always served first so we can take the greatest care with their dishes. Once they have been looked after, we’ll continue serving the rest of the room. Our team will work efficiently throughout, so you can simply relax and enjoy the occasion.

Yes, absolutely. We have paired drink options to suit both alcoholic and non-alcoholic preferences.

During the Chef’s Table you will be presented with wines that have been perfectly paired to complement each seasonal dish.

Yes, the bar will be open on arrival and for the duration of the meal service. The bar will close once the meal service has concluded.

Please let us know if you would be interested in staying overnight when booking your ticket and we will review your request.

Absolutely! We hold a Chef’s Table twice yearly, so there is always an opportunity to book on to another event.

Cancellation by us: In the unlikely event that the Chef’s Table you have purchased tickets for is cancelled by us, you will receive a full refund, and we would encourage you to book on to the next Tasting Table event.

Cancellation by you: Unfortunately, tickets for the event are non-refundable.

Yes! We welcome each couple to invite up to 4 guests, whether they are friends of family. If you would like to invite more, please do speak to us and we will try our best to accommodate your request.

Although our Event Managers will be at the Chef’s Table, their focus will be on delivering you a memorable first-class event. We would suggest booking in for a meeting afterwards to discuss the finer details face-to-face at the venue at a mutually convenient time.