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The Glade venue

The Glade

A woodland venue with Saffron Catering at its heart.

Set within Rosliston Forestry Centre in the National Forest, The Glade is a peaceful woodland venue designed for weddings, celebrations and events that deserve a setting with real character.

With a hand-carved wooden gazebo for ceremonies and a fully glass-fronted marquee for dining and celebrations, The Glade gives you the space to create an event that feels personal, relaxed and beautifully considered. It is a venue that works with the natural surroundings, giving guests a sense of occasion from the moment they arrive.

Managed with the care, planning and attention to detail people expect from Saffron, The Glade brings venue, food and event support together in one place. That means fewer moving parts, clearer communication and a team who understand how to make the day feel smooth from start to finish.

Flexible for your event

From weddings and private celebrations to corporate functions and larger gatherings, The Glade can be shaped around the style, scale and atmosphere of your occasion.

Designed to feel personal

The venue offers a beautiful setting with room to bring your own theme, ideas and finishing touches to life.

Elegant wedding reception setup with tables, chairs, and floral decorations in a marquee.
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A setting you can make your own

The Glade is a flexible venue with space to shape the day around your plans. Whether you are dreaming of an outdoor ceremony, a marquee celebration, a private event or a business function with a different feel, the venue gives you a strong starting point without forcing you into a fixed format.

From layout and timings to menus, service and guest experience, our team can help you think through the details that make the venue work for your event.

Woodland setting

A peaceful venue set within Rosliston Forestry Centre, surrounded by the natural beauty of the National Forest.

Licensed ceremony space

The hand-carved wooden gazebo creates a memorable setting for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies.

Glass-fronted marquee

A newly refurbished marquee gives you a flexible space for dining, drinks, celebrations and event styling.

Saffron catering and support

Venue, food and event planning come together through the Saffron team, helping the experience feel joined up and well managed.

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A venue made for memorable moments

From woodland ceremonies to marquee dining and evening celebrations, The Glade gives you a setting that feels calm, natural and full of possibility.

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What our clients think

The best venue experience should feel calm, considered and easy to enjoy.

Couples and event organisers want more than a beautiful setting. They want clear guidance, thoughtful planning, food that guests remember and a team who can keep the day moving smoothly behind the scenes.

That is what Saffron brings to The Glade: a venue with character, supported by experienced people who understand how events work in practice.

Lizzie Songhurst
The Glade Wedding Venue is such a lovely place to get married. As a photographer, I was really impressed by how beautiful and welcoming it is. The outdoor area is a great spot for the ceremony, with plenty of space for kids to run around and play. Whether you’re looking for scenic spots for photos or a relaxed atmosphere for your guests, The Glade is perfect.
Sarah Ratcliffe
5 stars isn't a high enough rating for this venue, I would give it 5000 stars if I could! From the moment we viewed The Glade to our actual wedding, Vicki and Nicki were incredible. No question was too silly, no email was too much, they took as much of the stress out of planning a wedding as they possibly could. Their love and warmth in every interaction is something I genuinely miss now I'm not planning a wedding! And the staff who joined us on our wedding day were absolute angels.
Marizel Le Roux
We couldn’t be more grateful to the saffron team. From our first meeting to the day, Vicki has been quick to respond and always friendly. On the day the entire team were incredible from start to finish we had the best day and the food was incredible. We had so many of our guests compliment the staff and the food. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone that was there that helped make it the best day of our lives.
James Mellor
This is simply the best place you could married. We went to view 12 different venues and fell in love with this hidden gem in the forest. The Glade had everything we wanted and more! There are not many venues out there that have a full-sized stage available to use for your entertainment. Just amazing! In the evening when all the fairy lights came on, it was just magical. We loved the fact that we were able to decorate the marquee to exactly the vibe we wanted.
Adam McGrellis
This place is beautiful! As soon as we saw it we knew it was where we wanted to get married. Saffron the catering company were so helpful throughout the process, the food was absolutely delicious(as mentioned by most of the guests!) and a special thanks to Vicki for all your help leading up to and on our special day.
Mr and Mrs Thorne
Wow, where to start! What a perfect, brilliant day Saturday was, it could not have gone better. Every single staff member was brilliant, the food was amazing, and I felt like I could just relax and enjoy the general chaos of the day as you all had it completely under control! I have had so many people tell me that it was the best wedding they have attended which could not have been possible without your team! Thank you so very much for absolutely everything!
Adam McGrellis
This place is beautiful! As soon as we saw it we knew it was where we wanted to get married. Saffron were so helpful throughout the process, the food was absolutely delicious (as mentioned by most of the guests!) and a special thanks to Vicki for all your help leading up to and on our special day.
Marizel la Roux
We couldn’t be more grateful to the Saffron team. From our first meeting to the day, Vicki has been quick to respond and always friendly. On the day the entire team were incredible from start to finish we had the best day and the food was incredible. We had so many of our guests compliment the staff and the food. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone that was there that helped make it the best day of our lives.
Abi Rickards
It's a beautiful spot to get married, we were well cared for and the catering from Saffron was great, we also hired one of the lodges to get ready in and guests stayed in another which was handy. Beware though - noise restrictions meant we were barely able to hear the band we had hired at some cost, we had no idea the noise restriction was so severe.
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Our Love for Food

Food plays a big part in how an event feels, and at The Glade it is built into the experience from the beginning.

Being based in the heart of the Midlands gives us access to fantastic local produce and trusted suppliers, many of whom we know personally. That means we can create menus that feel fresh, generous and right for the occasion, whether you are planning a wedding breakfast, a relaxed buffet, canapés, grazing food or a full celebration menu.

We care about presentation, but never at the expense of substance. The food has to look right, taste right and work practically for the venue, timings and guest experience. That balance is where Saffron is strongest: creative enough to make the food feel special, experienced enough to make sure it serves beautifully on the day.

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Saffron caters for a wide range of venues across the Midlands, giving our team a strong understanding of how different spaces, layouts and event styles need to work in practice.

The Glade gives clients the benefit of that experience in a venue we know well. From access and set-up to food service, timings, guest flow and supplier coordination, we can help plan the details properly so the day feels smooth, considered and well managed.

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How Can We Help?

Planning a wedding, celebration or event at The Glade?

Tell us a little about what you are planning and our team will come back to you. Whether you are ready to discuss dates, want to understand the venue options or would like to talk through food, timings and guest numbers, we can help guide you through the next steps.

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