You can still have the wedding of your dreams while protecting the environment
- Winkworth Barn has been restored using local established craftsmen. The custom milled Green Oak beams have been beautifully produced by a local sawmill and the oak itself has come from a sustainable source on a north Wiltshire estate.
- The tiles replacing corrugated tin and concrete tiles are reclaimed roman pans and Welsh slate.
- The roof areas have been insulated with sheep wool, with excellent thermal properties, natural fire resistance and the benefit of coming from renewable source it was an easy choice to make.
- The roof water is being harvested in tanks under the terrace for use in flushing lavatories, and watering the plants and trees.
- Trees are planted every autumn, around the farm allowing one native species for every wedding that takes place during the year.
- A cutting garden is being created to provide flowers for the venue, and reduce road miles; this will also provide a wonderful habitat for bees, butterflies and more wildlife.
- Our website has been created by ethical web design company Make Hay and is hosted on their wind powered web server
- Solar power will provide hot water for both kitchen and lavatories. We also hope to install a small wind turbine to generate electricity.
- The entire Farm and Barns electricity is supplied by Ecotricity Energy.
- Our recommended caterers supply organic , British and locally sourced foods
- A energy efficient heating system is being custom designed to allow for instant heat for Winter weddings, so the barn is warm and comfortable, and cool air if required during the Summer months
- Winkworth has its own water bottling system that allows glass bottles to be recycled.
When planning your wedding we have lots of good ideas to help cut carbon emissions and protect the environment. Please do contact us.
Plant a Sapling
For every wedding held at Winkworth Farm a tree sapling is planted in the autumn. It is the Farms way of putting a little back by creating a beautiful wooded environment for all to enjoy.
