USEFUL INFORMATION
The Big Day
The wedding venue, Larchfield Estate, is a rural location set in the heart of the rolling County Down countryside, Northern Ireland and only 20 minutes from Belfast.
The ceremony will begin at 1pm and we kindly ask guests to arrive from 12:30pm to allow time to be seated.
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If the weather is kind the ceremony will be outside in the estate gardens. This will be followed by a drinks reception, the wedding breakfast, then music and dancing until 1am.
Accommodation
Accommodation on site is reserved for the wedding party, however there are many alternative options nearby for wedding guests.
Please click here for some local recommendations supplied by the venue.
Guests wishing to book an airbnb or via other websites such as booking.com can search using the venue postcode as your location which is BT27 6XJ.
Travel
For those driving, parking is available at the venue. If you plan on getting a taxi to and from the wedding, we strongly suggest booking this in advance. Local taxi companies are:
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Fona-A-Cab 028 9033 3333
Premier Taxi Company - 028 9266 6666
Robert Thompson - 077 5443 6094
Value Cabs - 028 9080 9080
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For guests flying to Northern Ireland, the nearest airports are Belfast International and Belfast City. If you are planning on hiring a car, Belfast International will be easier, but if you are planning on staying in Belfast and getting taxis to and from the venue, Belfast City may be more convenient. The venue is about a 20 minute drive from Belfast city centre.
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You can also take the ferry to Northern Ireland. Stenaline has routes from Liverpool to Belfast (8 hours) or Cairnryan (Scotland) to Belfast (2.5 hours). P&O also has a route from Cairnryan to Larne, about 40 minutes from the venue.
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Venue address:
Larchfield Estate,
Bailliesmills Road,
Lisburn,
BT27 6XL
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Please click here for a map and detailed directions to the venue.
The Day After
For anyone who is around on Sunday 28th, the day after the wedding, we have an area booked at The Duke Of York in Belfast city centre from 3pm (thanks to Aidan for organising this!). This is the pub:
https://dukeofyorkbelfast.com/venues/duke-of-york/
Duke Of York
7-11 Commercial Ct,
Belfast
BT1 2NB
Please be aware the Duke of York doesn't serve food so you may wish to eat before, or there are plenty of places nearby to grab a quick bite in between the post wedding socialising. Everyone is welcome to either pop in for one pint or come and spend the afternoon (and maybe evening?) with us.
Visiting Northern Ireland
We will be in Northern Ireland for a week before the wedding, mostly situated on the North Coast, in and around Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart. If anyone else is also planning on making a longer trip, do let us know as we may organise a few events/social occasions throughout the week for anyone that wishes to join.
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For those making a trip of it to the Emerald Isle before or after the wedding, check out discovernorthernireland.com for things to see and do.
The stunning scenery and beaches alone are worth taking a long drive or hike to savour. There are castles like Dunluce Castle and natural wonders like the Giant's Causeway to see, music, nightlife, arts and culture to enjoy. TV and film fans can take a 'Game of Thrones' tour. For whiskey lovers, you must take a tour of Bushmills Distillery! Those interested in the history of Norn Iron can book the Titanic Visitor Experience or a Black Taxi Tour for a unique insight into Belfast's troubled past (highly recommended!) and after all is seen and done... a wee pint of Guinness.
