Popular Northamptonshire wedding venue announces closure and enters liquidation leaving couples devastated
A popular Northamptonshire wedding venue has announced its immediate closure and has entered into liquidation.
The Granary at Fawsley, near Daventry, publicly announced the closure on Friday January 9 and confirmed that company has entered into a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL).
In a social media post, The Granary team said: “This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional outcome and one that was not taken lightly. The owners truly tried their very best to salvage the company, exploring every possible avenue, including working closely with other interested parties. Sadly, despite everyone’s efforts, these discussions did not prevail.
“To our wonderful couples, clients, and community: thank you for choosing The Granary at Fawsley to be part of your most special moments. It has been an honour to host your weddings, celebrations, and events, and we will always be proud of the memories created within these walls.
“We would also like to express our deepest thanks to our incredible staff—past and present. Your dedication, passion, and care are what made The Granary what it was.”
According to the post, couples who have an existing booking at the venue, which won best wedding venue at the Northants Life Awards 2025, will receive written confirmation from liquidators Opus Restructuring LLP by “no later than” Monday January 12. However, many couples are yet to receive this confirmation and are feeling “left in the dark”.
One bride-to-be who was due to get married at the venue in 2027, told this newspaper: “Granary never notified anyone personally, we are all still awaiting an official letter which should be received by no later than today. They did a social media post and turned off comments. Most couples found out from the caterers.”
She claims that The Granary knew about the issues and were told in November not to take more money, however she say she knows of “at least four couples that they continued to take money from in November and December”.
The future bride, has lost her deposit money and wanted to know how long The Granary had been aware of the financial issues prior to the announcement. She added: "For me I initially felt it was sad. People have worked hard for the money already spent."
The couple – as well as many others – have now got to find a new venue that can accommodate their date. They will also have to pay an admin fee to alter their registrar booking.
According to The Granary’s social media post, a number of venues, who work with Impressions Catering, have said they will do their best to absorb deposits already paid.
The post added: “We have been in discussions with Impressions Catering, a professional wedding and events caterer with a passion for quality and creativity. They work closely with a number of prestigious venues, including Wicksteed Park, Brampton Grange, Hunsbury Hill Centre, Whittlebury Hall, and Slapton Manor, bringing bespoke menus, stylish presentation, and flawless service to every occasion.
“Impressions Catering have agreed with these venues that they will all try to absorb deposits already paid where possible, and they have also indicated that they may be able to price-match any Granary booking.
"We hope this offers some reassurance during what we know is a very upsetting and uncertain time.”
Impressions can be contacted on Instagram: @northampton_event_company.