The Olde England Kiosk

Business Details

50+ Years

experience

Your Unique Wedding Venue in Darwen

Established in 1912, The Olde England Kiosk is a family-run business operating from a Grade II listed building nestled within the scenic Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen. Our historic Tudor-style venue, originally constructed as a tearoom, offers a distinctive setting for weddings and private events, combining architectural charm with natural beauty. With eight years of dedicated experience in hosting weddings, we prioritise personal service, ensuring each event reflects the unique vision of our clients.

Our fully licensed premises accommodate ceremonies, receptions, and evening celebrations, supported by in-house planning expertise and bespoke decoration options. We maintain a strong commitment to quality, offering tailored packages while remaining flexible to individual requirements. Our reputation, built on decades of trust, ensures guests receive attentive care in a venue renowned for its picturesque surroundings and photogenic appeal.

Services

Wedding Ceremonies Private Functions Venue Hire In-house Catering Event Decoration

Details

Year established: 1912

Highlights and features

Family-run business with eight years' experience in wedding coordination
Historic Grade II listed venue in picturesque Sunnyhurst Woods
In-house planning, decoration, and catering services available
Flexible bespoke packages tailored to individual event requirements
Fully licensed for ceremonies and evening celebrations

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Services

Wedding Ceremonies

Our fully licensed venue hosts wedding ceremonies in a historic Tudor-style setting surrounded by woodland. The double-height beamed room provides an elegant backdrop, with in-house planning support and decoration services ensuring seamless execution. Capacity ranges from 20-80 guests, with options for evening celebrations.

Private Functions

Exclusive venue hire for private parties includes access to our Tudor-style hall and surrounding grounds. Packages accommodate 20-80 guests with bespoke catering options, table settings, and decorative elements. The woodland setting provides a unique atmosphere for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events.

Christening Packages

Specialised packages for christenings and baby showers include venue decoration, themed table settings, and buffet catering. The service provides chair hoods, floral displays, and dedicated presentation areas, with capacity for up to 60 guests on Sundays from 1pm onwards.

In-house Catering

Catering options include buffets, afternoon tea, BBQ menus, and hot suppers prepared on-site. Menus feature traditional British dishes with dietary options available. Outside catering is not permitted, ensuring consistent quality control and coordination with event requirements.

Event Decoration

Professional decoration services include themed colour schemes, table linens, floral arrangements, and display structures. The team provides bespoke styling for weddings and functions, with options for welcome signs, cake displays, and ambient lighting elements.

Questions

Is The Olde England Kiosk licensed for weddings?

Yes, we are a fully licensed marriage venue that can host both ceremonies and evening celebrations.

What catering options are available?

We offer in-house catering with buffet menus, afternoon tea, BBQ options, and hot suppers. Outside catering is not permitted.

How many guests can the venue accommodate?

Our venue hosts events for 20-80 guests, with christening packages available for up to 60 guests.

Can I decorate the venue myself?

We provide professional decoration services, but can discuss specific decorative requests within our guidelines.

Is parking available at the venue?

Yes, visitors may park in front of the kiosk or across the bridge in the clearing.

How do I book the venue?

Reviews (7)

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Aqua Danielle Abbott

Nov 25, 2021 Report

We had the most wonderful wedding day here in September. Donna was the most incredible host, nothing was too big or small all I we had to do was ask. If you are looking for a woodland wedding venue this is it. We look forward to coming back and seeing you soon! ❤️

Joanne Jj Purvis

Aug 29, 2021 Report

We went to a wedding vow renewal here yesterday and I can't fault anything. The place is beautiful and the staff are amazing..

Danielle Margaret Butler

Jun 12, 2021 Report

Beautiful building set in beautiful grounds. It's a small intimate venue but so lovely, staff where really attentive & nothing was too much trouble. Xx

Paula Gilliland

May 30, 2021 Report

My husband and I had the most perfect day, despite being in a pandemic. Donna was a calming influence to my micromanaging self and needless to say everything was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble from my… emails at stupid o'clock in the morning to making sure my husband had a rum rather than a prosecco. Thank you for everything Donna ❤

Lauren Couperthwaite

Jan 14, 2021 Report

What can I say?! I wish I could give more stars! We booked this venue in 2018 for our wedding that should have taken place in July. Due to covid, we had no choice but to postpone the wedding and Donna made it so much easier for us. She was so flexible and kept us up to date with the latest guidance and was always at the end of the phone if we had any questions. I was so worried about how the day was going to play out with more restrictions in place, but even with them - it was still magical. A gorgeous venue with a really beautiful setting at amazing value. Everything was included - down to the

Karen Higham

Sep 13, 2020 Report

My husband and I had the most perfect wedding day here, the venue was absolutely wonderful. Donna and Mark made us and our families so comfortable all day. The ceremony and meal decor was all set up absolutely… beautifully and made our day so special. The meal was lovely and service was great. The grounds are beautiful and we have lots of gorgeous pictures from our families, we can't wait to get our professional photographs. Donna and Mark were always happy to answer my relentless emails and messageseading up to the day too! I would definitely recommend having an event here.

Linsay Beardsworth

Jan 07, 2020 Report

We were married here in December. I fell in love with the Kiosk instantly. And loved the day here, Donna and the team were amazing everything was so easy due to there help, The decor was beautiful,. the food was fabulous, The cheesecake was talked about for weeks. I could not of asked for a better service or venue. Thank you so much. 5 stars xx