WELCOME TO CHRISTYS
 
Set in a beautiful rural setting in Hockerton near Southwell in the Nottinghamshire countryside Christys is proud to offer a stunning venue for a variety of events, from conferences and business meetings to private parties and civil weddings.

Although Christys sits in a tranquil setting it is surprisingly easy to reach, being close to major roads, train stations and major towns and cities in the area, making it an ideal venue in which to hold a special event, whether to meet friends or colleagues, to work, relax or do both.

 As well as our excellent events and meeting room facilities we are also pleased to present our restaurant to clients and diners. From Norma's cakes and biscuits to our chefs delicious home cooked menu all of our produce is locally sourced and of the highest quality. We also offer an excellent wine list, and, for the true connoisseur, a beer list of over 50 English Beers.

Whatever the reason you come to visit us, whether a business meeting or family party we offer excellent service, warm friendly surroundings and hopefully a memorable experience.

 Our dedicated and enthusiastic team are ready to help you whatever your requirements, so please give us a call , we'd love to welcome you to Christys, whatever the occasion.
 

ABOUT CHRISTYS VENUE

 
Christys is a family run business which originally opened in 1994 as a farm shop. A tea room was then added and in 2000 a new kitchen was built and Christys restaurant came into being.

After a while Simon Christy decided that another change was in order and that there was a need for a venue in the area which offered people the chance to meet, celebrate and work in lovely surroundings with a real warm welcoming atmosphere. The farm shop closed and Christys venue began.

The new modern facilities available are ideal for businesses wishing to hold meetings presentations,

training seminars and conferences. The conference room and restaurant also offer the perfect surroundings for a beautiful country wedding of family get together.

The atmosphere we promote is warm and friendly, whilst also being modern and efficient. We did not want the growth of our business to mean that Christys became a cold and clinical place to be. Our team is enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we know that this combined with our friendly and professional approach is appreciated by our clients both business and personal.
 

CHRISTYS RESTAURANT

 

Our beautiful restaurant is open to diners on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Warm and inviting, Christys Restaurant offers a fine selection of local produce, prepared and served by our skilled and dedicated team.

Not only do we pride ourselves on offering our clients the best in local produce wherever we can, we also pride ourselves on doing this at extremely reasonable prices. We like our customers and we want them to visit us whenever they can

We can also offer an excellent selection of wines, and over 50 English beers, to accompany and compliment your meal.

An ideal place to socialise with friends or enjoy an intimate dinner for two, visit  Christys restaurant and you can be assured of a truly warm welcome.

View a sample menu here - opens in new window
 

CONFERENCES

 
Christys is the ideal venue at which to hold a business conference, meeting or training session.

Relaxed yet professional, this family run venue can offer not only delightful surroundings but also excellent conference and meeting facilities all at reasonable prices.

When you decide to hold your business conference or meeting at Christys you not only have use of our large airy conference room, which seats up to 80 people, but you and your colleagues also have the option of making use of our excellent restaurant, serving homemade food, as well as the surrounding grounds.

You may also wish to relax after your meeting by doing some fishing,  taking advantage of our lake stocked with trout.

Our conference room may be booked by the day or half day during the week and we are able to offer your company a wide range of professional conference equipment for hire, from flipcharts to plasma screens and audio equipment.

We are also well situated, just outside of Southwell in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands, and can be easily reached by car or train from Newark Northgate Station and  East Midlands Airport is easily reached.

Should you have any special requirements we will be pleased to discuss them with you and do our best to accommodate you. All of our facilities are on ground floor level and can be easily accessed by wheelchair users,

See our conference equipment for hire  & price list here ( opens in new window)

For Terms and Conditions please click here
 

WEDDINGS AT CHRISTYS

 
Set in beautiful countryside that promises to make your day and your wedding photographs even more perfect; when you hold your wedding at Christys you can be sure that your special day will be a wonderful experience.

We are able to hold civil wedding ceremonies of up to 80 people in our beautiful events room, with its fabulous high beamed ceilings, which has been decorated in glamorous neutral tones in order to compliment any colour scheme you choose.

Our restaurant is a wonderful place to hold your reception, with delicious homemade, well presented food using local produce and enough space to put on the music and dance the night away with your family and friends.

If you would prefer to have an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception in our lovely grounds we are able to provide you with an elegant marquee in which to hold and celebrate your wedding, complete with drinks, food and music.

Your guests are then free to wander by the lake and around the grounds, taking in the scenery as they celebrate with you.

We want you to have the day you deserve and will sit down with you to go through every detail to ensure that things are just as you want on the day. We are also aware of how expensive holding a wedding can be so as well as great service we can assure you that our prices are always very reasonable.

Whatever your requirements you can rely on our dedicated professional team to look after every detail of your wedding day to make it a truly fabulous experience

 

Facilities

 
Whether you are holding a business conference, meeting or training seminar, wedding or a family/private party you can expect a warm welcome and the best service from the team at Christys.

We are able to offer the following to our clients

  • Large airy room, beautifully decorated. in which to hold your event
  • One to one service when organising your event
  • A fine restaurant serving home made food for all occasions
  • Fishing Lake stocked with trout
  • We will try to accommodate any special requests at all times
  • High End professional presentation equipment for hire
  • Audio Equipment for hire
  • Tea, Coffee and refreshments
  • All rooms are on one level, ideal for those with mobility issues
  • Beautiful rural location
  • An easily reached location
  • Arranging of Civil Weddings
  • Marquee hire

On top of which you will receive a warm welcome from our team and excellent service at all times. So please give us a call and let us help you to arrange your special event.

 

LOCATION

 
Christys is ideally situated in the East Midlands a little way out of Southwell in Nottinghamshire.

We are only 6 miles from the A1 and 14 miles away from Junction 27 of the M1, Newark Northgate train station, on the London line, is only 6 miles away. The city of Nottingham is 14 miles from Christys, Mansfield 8 miles and Newark only 7 miles.

 
To view our location on MultiMap please CLICK HERE
 
The following attractions are also nearby, should you wish to make the most of your visit.

Southwell Minster

Nestling at the heart of a Georgian village setting, Southwell Minster is the best kept secret among the forty-two English Cathedrals—though every year more and more people are discovering, to their delight, this Cathedral and Parish Church. http://www.southwellminster.co.uk

Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is a Living Landmark and is one of the most famous forests in the world. It’s located at the heart of the United Kingdom between Nottingham and Sheffield. Its association with the legend of Robin Hood places it firmly in the hearts and minds of people all over the world.
http://www.robinhood.co.uk/

Historic Newark on Trent

No town in Nottinghamshire can exceed in historical importance the ancient borough of Newark, or, as it is more picturesquely described, 'The Key of the North '—a figure of speech well calculated to convey to the stranger a vivid idea of its strategical position when civil war ravaged the land. Find out more about the history associated with this and other major historic towns in the Nottinghamshire area.
http://www.nottshistory.org.uk

Southwell Races

Southwell Racecourse offers a unique blend of charm, excitement and comfort, making it one of the premier sporting venues in the East Midlands. Racing takes place throughout the year, so whether you're a seasoned race goer or a novice, we can tailor make a package to suit your requirements.
http://www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk

The Nottingham Activity Centre

Founded in 1990 initially as the Oxton Shooting School, this activity centre is situated 9 miles north of Nottingham on the A614, just south of the A6097/A614 junction. Catering for numerous activities including driving, hovercrafting, shooting and target shorts this venue is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast or as a location for Stag and Hen parties
http://www.nottinghamactivitycentre.co.uk

 

USEFUL LINKS

 
Bus Information

General
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Nottingham City Transport
http://www.nctx.co.uk


Barton Buses and Regional Route Timetable
http://www.trentbuses.co.uk


National Rail Enquiries Website
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

Taxi Companies
http://www.townpages.com


Tourist Information Offices

Newark
http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Southwell
http://www.britinfo.net

Nottingham
http://www.nottinghamshiretourism.co.uk

Airports

East Midlands Airport
http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com
 

Call Christys on +44 (0) 1636 813777

email - enquiries@christysvenue.co.uk