We will be hosting our wedding celebration at Kiftsgate Court Gardens in Gloucestershire. The beautiful venue is located 11 miles from Evesham, where Mike grew up.

Stratford upon Avon is a famous town (Shakespeare's Stratford!) less than 10 miles away, with lots of things to see and do as well as great travel links from London and Birmingham for our international guests. You can get a direct train from London to Stratford in just 2 hours!

We will be providing transport to/from the venue from the Arden Hotel, where we have rooms blocked for the event.

For guests that plan to travel around the UK by train, consider getting a rail pass.

These offer unlimited train journeys on a number of days, across the entire UK; with 2-4-1 entry to lots of tourist attractions. There are discounted passes for families, groups of 3+, seniors and youths.

As a popular tourist town, there are many hotels and guesthouses to choose from in Stratford and the surrounding area.

We have organised a block of hotel rooms at the Arden Hotel.

There are double and single rooms available from July 30th until August 3rd with a special rate*.

Double rooms are £210 per night (breakfast included)

Single rooms are £155 per night (breakfast included).

Please call or email Alexandra at the hotel and quote the 'Ratcliffe/Nacht' or 'Mike and Michaela' wedding before Wednesday May 1st.

*special rate applies to bookings of more than 2 nights and must include August 1st.

International guests may need an ETA visa to enter the UK.

You can check here whether you need a visa and purchase one. If you have any questions or need 'evidence', please reach out.