Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Unique Wedding Venue in Hereford
The Shack Revolution is a family-run wedding and events venue established in 2015 by brothers James and Rich Manning. Originally a derelict barn, the venue has evolved into a modern urban industrial space in the heart of Herefordshire. Our approach prioritizes creativity, inclusivity, and flexibility, offering couples a blank canvas to design their unique celebrations. With over 100 weddings hosted and a team dedicated to personalized service, we focus on creating stress-free experiences without compromising on quality. Our history includes operating as a pop-up pizza bar and outdoor street food festival, demonstrating adaptability and innovation.The venue accommodates diverse wedding sizes and styles, from intimate micro-weddings to larger gatherings, with three distinct spaces: The Lean-to, The Workshop, and The Courtyard. Sustainability and community engagement remain core values, reflected in partnerships with local suppliers and eco-conscious practices. Our team combines decades of hospitality experience with a passion for making weddings memorable, supported by positive client testimonials highlighting exceptional service and flexibility.
Services
Wedding Venue Hire
Event Planning
Decor Hire
Catering Options
Outdoor Ceremonies
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer inclusive pricing with no hidden minimum spend requirements
- Our blank canvas venue adapts to your personal style and vision
- Experienced team provides personalized support throughout planning
- Flexible spaces accommodate weddings from 40 to 150 guests
- We maintain strong partnerships with trusted local suppliers
What people say
Unique venue
Amazing staff
Stress-free planning
Flexible approach
Perfect space
Services
Wedding Venue Hire
Our urban industrial venue offers three distinct spaces for weddings and events. The Lean-to greenhouse accommodates 120 seated guests, The Workshop industrial space holds 150 for dining and dancing, and The Courtyard provides an outdoor oasis for ceremonies and receptions. Each space maintains original features while offering modern amenities, with flexible booking options that include exclusive use of the venue.
Event Planning
Our experienced team provides comprehensive planning support from initial inquiry to event day execution. Services include timeline creation, supplier recommendations, setup coordination, and day-of management. We offer personalized guidance through multiple communication channels and provide detailed resources to simplify decision-making, ensuring seamless execution of your vision.
Decor Hire
We offer a curated collection of event furniture and decor items for customization. Available items include backdrops, plinths, mobile bars, lightbox signs, firepits, patio heaters, and lighting solutions. Our inventory supports both minimalist and elaborate designs, with flexible rental options that allow couples to create personalized atmospheres without purchasing new equipment.
Catering Options
Our venue allows complete freedom in catering choices, with no mandatory suppliers or minimum spend requirements. We provide infrastructure support for preferred caterers while maintaining partnerships with local food vendors. The space accommodates diverse catering formats including food trucks, grazing tables, and formal plated dinners, with technical specifications available for equipment requirements.
Outdoor Ceremonies
The Courtyard space offers a fully equipped outdoor ceremony venue with permanent plant installations and weather protection options. We provide ceremony seating, sound systems, and backup plans for inclement weather, with flexibility to incorporate personal decorations. The space transitions seamlessly to reception use, maintaining continuity for your celebration.
People
James Manning
Co-Founder
Co-founded The Shack Revolution in 2015 after establishing a successful juice business at age 18. Transformed a derelict barn into Hereford's most innovative wedding venue through multiple iterations, combining entrepreneurial experience with hospitality expertise.
Rich Manning
Co-Founder
Partnered with brother James to develop The Shack Revolution from a pop-up concept to award-winning venue. Brought operational expertise from previous ventures including event bars and street food festivals, focusing on creative space transformation and customer experience.
Leanne
Sales & Marketing Manager
Leads marketing strategy with emphasis on community engagement and industry transparency. Combines data-driven approach with creative vision, while planning her own laid-back wedding featuring margaritas and karaoke. Advocates for personalized, non-traditional celebrations.
Jacob
Venue Manager
Responsible for maintaining the venue's plant features and overseeing event execution. Brings decade-long experience in hospitality operations, balancing attention to detail with relaxed approach to wedding management. Specializes in creating stress-free environments for couples.
Charlotte
Wedding Planning Manager
Organizational expert with background in event logistics and pet care services. Provides detailed planning support while maintaining focus on personal touches. Manages Pawsome Walks Hereford, offering specialized pet services for couples requiring animal accompaniment on their wedding day.
Questions
What are your wedding venue capacities?
We accommodate 40-150 guests across three spaces: The Lean-to (120 seated), The Workshop (150 standing), and The Courtyard (outdoor ceremonies/receptions).
Can we bring our own caterers?
Yes, we offer complete catering freedom with no mandatory suppliers or minimum spend requirements. We provide technical specifications for equipment needs.
Do you have decoration restrictions?
Our blank canvas policy allows full customization. We provide decor hire options and have no restrictions on personal decorations or styling choices.
How do you support wedding planning?
We offer personalized planning through multiple communication channels, supplier recommendations, detailed resources, and day-of coordination from our experienced team.
What's included in venue hire?
Hire includes exclusive use of the venue, basic furniture, lighting, climate control, and access to our decor hire collection. We provide setup/breakdown support and technical assistance.
Are there accommodation options onsite?
We don't provide accommodation but partner with local hotels and Airbnbs. Our location in Hereford city center offers convenient access to nearby lodging options.
Reviews (6)
Holly Florence
Jan 14, 2022
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Shack Revolution- What can I say? I'm a wedding photographer, I have seen plenty of wedding venues but Shack really is a favourite for me. The staff were so kind, efficient and helpful all day long and really made sure they looked after their suppliers too! The venue is so unique, I have never come across another like it. Being a venue in the city, I'd expected to be restricted for any kind of golden hour photos but even that surprised us. We used the beautiful courtyard for some portraits and managed to capture the sun just behind the couple which was beautiful! So if you're considering booking
Tommy Bamford
Jan 01, 2022
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Friend had a wedding there, great venue and friendly staff Congratulations Stewart and kirsty!
Rob Jones
Apr 07, 2021
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Food was great drinks where great staff where interactive and having a a joke and a laugh with us the only thing I would say better sound system and can we bring our own woodburners because it was a bloody freezing otherwise fabulous and good to see Zeb again.
Robert De Mattia
Nov 20, 2020
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Staff were very rude. Didnt have time to listen. Very poor social distancing measures on Saturday night. Letting too many people in at once. We were sat near the front door and there was little to no door control and customers were piling in on top of each other. I asked the attendant what we had to do to be served after 15 mins of being sat down. Bearing in mind this was after he'd ignored me 3 times. He barked at me that I needed to order on the app. I asked him what app. He insisted aggressively that this would have all been explained to us on entry (It wasnt). If it had i would have proceeded
Elise Monkhouse
Dec 14, 2019
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We just hosted our 10 year school reunion at the new events venue at Shack Revolution. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jacob, the venue manager. He was supportive through every step of the process and gave us complete freedom with the venue.
Jacob was in constant contact with us, was flexible with our requests and went above and beyond to make the experience amazing. The bar staff working with Jacob were an asset, their service was first class and they even stepped in to help us organise the venue. I would highly recommend the Shack for anyone looking for a modern venue, fantastic location
Jacob was in constant contact with us, was flexible with our requests and went above and beyond to make the experience amazing. The bar staff working with Jacob were an asset, their service was first class and they even stepped in to help us organise the venue. I would highly recommend the Shack for anyone looking for a modern venue, fantastic location
Alan Rusher
Nov 10, 2018
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Went for a family lunch, extremely friendly and helpful staff, great tasting pizzas and highly recommend a stein or two of Shack Lager!
