An idyllic 250-acre nature reserve

Folly Farm is Avon Wildlife Trust’s wedding, conference, event, and learning venue set within an idyllic 250-acre nature reserve. Folly Farm Centre Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avon Wildlife Trust. This means that all proceeds from weddings, conferences, and events directly support the charity’s work.

Top rated events venue

Every year, Folly Farm welcomes more than 4,500 wedding guests and hosts more than 120 conferences. With countless 5-star reviews, our guests value the tranquil surroundings, and the flexible options that make our weddings and events so memorable. We were awarded Best Wedding Venue by wedding planning website Hitched in 2025.

About

Folly Farm is a
sustainable venue

Folly Farm is a sustainable venue housed in a set of carefully restored farm buildings with eco features including biomass heating and solar energy. Wastewater is broken down naturally by a reed bed sewage system and we harvest rainwater from the rooftops.

About

Local ingredients
all year round

Our in-house caterers are highly experienced and use local ingredients all year round. We buy eggs, meat, milk and cheese from nearby farms, and vegetables often come straight from our kitchen garden to your table. Our food hygiene rating of 5 reflects the high standard of food safety management.

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Disabled parking
  • Toilets
  • On-site accommodation
  • In-house catering
  • Nature trails
  • Accessible nature trail for wheelchairs and pushchairs
  • Picnic areas
  • Please note that, due to the sensitive flora and fauna at Folly Farm, dogs are not permitted.
Green Tourism Award
Environment Awards
TripAdvisor 5-Star Review
Bath Tourism Award
Fairtrade Certified