Question 1

How do I secure a wedding date?

Accepted Answer

When you are ready to secure your dates, please contact us using the contact page and we will issue you will booking from to get things kicked off.

Question 2

How can I check if the site is booked?

Accepted Answer

An online availibity checker will be on the site in the future, but for now please get in touch with us via the contact from to check on dates.

Question 3

Can I perform the legal ceremony at Sychpwll?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not currently have a license for you to perform the legal ceremony on site. Most people will get the legal section done at a registry office (Welshpool or Oswestry are are each within 20 mins driving) or church and have a second ceremony on site performed by a celebrant of their choosing.

Question 4

Can I use my own suppliers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are free to bring in your own suppliers for any element of your wedding. We can recommend suppliers if you need us to.

Question 5

Do I have to pay corkage fees at Sychpwll?

Accepted Answer

No, we don’t charge any corkage fees. If you are hiring a bar service you may want to double check they will not charge you corkage.

Question 6

How many guests can I have?

Accepted Answer

We currently have two price options for weddings, one up to 80 guests and one up to 100 guests. If you require more than 100 guests please get in touch with us, this is possible but we will need to establish the additional costs that would incur.

Question 7

Are there any accommodation options on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have various accommodation options that can be hired by you or your guests. Guests can also camp on site without charge.

Question 8

Is there parking on site for guests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we allow cars to park in a designated areas.

Question 9

Are straw bales / hay bales allowed?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.

Question 10

Do I need insurance?

Accepted Answer

We recommend you organise a wedding insurance package to cover you for any mishap you may have with a supplier or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Question 11

Can I pay in installments?

Accepted Answer

We currently invoice 50% upon booking and a second 50% 30 days prior to the event.

Question 12

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

The first £500 of your initial 50% payment is non-refundable. If you need to cancel your event with at least 60 days notice we will refund the remaining balance of your initial payment. The balance of your booking is payable 30 days before the event. Any cancellation within 60 days of the event is not refundable, however if we get a last minute booking of any sort on the same days we will refund you any amount made on that event.

Question 13

How can I book to camp?

Accepted Answer

If you are a return customer you can you can book with us directly using the contact form. Alternatively a limited number of pitches are available to book via Pitch up at - https://www.pitchup.com/supplier2/campsite/sychpwll-centre/

Question 14

Do you allow dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do allow dogs on site but they must be kept on a lead at all times and dog mess must be cleaned up. Dogs are charged at £2 a night.

Question 15

Do you allow fires?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as they are kept off the grass and in a fire pit. We do have a limited number of firepits to rent on site.

Question 16

Are hot showers availible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are 4 hot showers on site. There is no charge for these, but we respectfully ask guest to be mindful of water usage and help maintain our eco-friendly site.

Question 17

What facilities can campers use?

Accepted Answer

The straw-bale kitchen is availble for campers to use during their stay. The kitchen is equipped with fridges and a five hob double-oven range. Guests are kindly reminded to clean up after themselves.

Question 18

Do you allow camper vans?

Accepted Answer

We do allow camper vans on site but we do not offer electric hook-ups.

Question 19

Are there any electirc hook ups availible?

Accepted Answer

No. However the straw-bale kichen has power points for charging phones / laptops etc.

Question 20

Do you have any equipment to hire on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, thanks to our friends at Map Adventures, we can offer a range of tents, sleeping mats and camping equipment availible on site. We can organise tents to be erected for you on arrival or just a dry hire. Please note, a damage deposit is required and bookings MUST be made in advance so please contact us before booking.

Question 21

Do you allow fireworks?

Accepted Answer

No, due to local wildlife we no longer allow firework displays.

Question 22

Can I hire a band / DJ for my event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are free to hire either. The music level must be turned down by 11pm.

Question 23

Can you recommend a local photographer for our event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nesta Lloyd (http://nestalloyd.co.uk/) she lives locally and actually helped us supply many of the images used on the website.