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Apr 22

Last month, our fabulous @pelhamhouseweddings team headed down to Brighton seafront (just a short train journey from Pelham House) to take part in a beach clean! 🌊 🚮

At Artemis, we're passionate about supporting community initiatives, protecting local wildlife and caring for our environment. We're so proud of team Pelham for taking part in this fantastic initiative, and we're looking forward to our next chance to volunteer!

Thank you to @recorrauk for organising this clean up! 🧡

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Apr 17

What's the best way to kick off the bank holiday weekend? An Easter egg hunt, of course! 🐰

Today, the Artemis head office team enjoyed some delicious Easter-themed treats, an office-wide egg hunt, and an egg-ceptional egg decorating competition! 🥚 🍫

Thank you to everyone who got involved and our Chief of Staff, Lucy, for organising an egg-cellent day!

Wishing all those who celebrate a wonderful Easter, and we're sending a special shout out to our venue teams who will be working hard bringing some incredible weddings to life over the next few days!🧡

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Apr 17

⭐ The Artemis team in spotlight ⭐

Introducing @thepeartreepurton executive events manager, Zhanet Bakalova! Zhanet plays a key role in delivering unforgettable experiences and bringing dreams to life every day.

With more than three years here at Artemis, Zhanet thrives on meeting people from diverse backgrounds, which she feels enriches both her professional expertise and interpersonal skills.

Her favourite part of the job is the close-knit, family-like bond within the team, which fosters trust and collaboration and results in exceptional experiences for our guests.

As she progresses through the company, Zhanet hopes to one day run her own venue within the Artemis collection. She wants to share her wealth of experience and expertise by mentoring future team members, helping them to flourish.

One standout moment for Zhanet from her time at Artemis was being joined by Alpacas at a drinks reception! 🦙✨

Outside of work, Zhanet enjoys city breaks, sunny getaways, home renovation and looking after her beloved cats. ✈️ 🛠️ 🐈

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Apr 16

At the start of April, our venue General Managers from across the country came together at the beautiful @curradinebarns for an important day of reflection, strategy, and team-building.

In the fast-paced world of weddings and events, it’s rare for our venue teams to have the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and connect in person. However, making space for collaboration and shared learning is deeply important to us at Artemis. We may be spread across multiple venues, but we are one big team and coming together gives us a chance to reflect, exchange insights and strengthen the entire group.

The day was filled with valuable discussions, knowledge sharing, and an opportunity to align on future goals. We also enjoyed team-building activities organised by our friends at @eventurous_ltd, a delicious meal prepared by the Curradine chefs, and a fantastic overnight stay at @crumplebury.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible! Here’s to staying connected, learning from each other, and continuing to grow together. 💫

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Apr 15

⭐The Artemis team in spotlight⭐

Introducing our digital marketing manager, Louise Roberts! Louise is the driving force behind our paid marketing strategies, overseeing Google Ads, social media advertising, and directory listings across platforms like @bridebookhq, @hitcheduk, and @venuescanner.

With seven years at Artemis, Louise’s passion for the wedding industry runs deep. As a child, she dreamt of owning a bridal boutique and spent hours sketching wedding dresses, so it’s no surprise she now thrives in a role that helps couples find their perfect wedding venue.

Louise loves collaborating with her team, bringing together different areas of expertise to create innovative marketing strategies (and some impressive office buffets!). Her positive energy and creative ideas have even earned her the unofficial title of "head of fun" from her marketing team colleagues.

Louise was recently asked to join our 2025 Master Chef judging panel, which she says was a dream come true for a foodie like her!

Away from work, Louise enjoys spending time with her three-year-old daughter, whose passion for @chesterzoo means that Louise’s knowledge of zoo animals is almost as strong as her digital marketing expertise!

Thank you to Louise and all of our team members for the wonderful work you do 🤩

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Apr 14

Behind the scenes of our seasonal menu shoot 📷🎥

At the start of the month, we headed to @crumplebury to capture the magic of our new seasonal menu. 🍽️🍲🍹

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and our incredible chefs worked tirelessly to produce a continuous flow of dishes from across the seasons to be perfectly captured by our friends at @studiorougephotography

We can’t wait to share the final images and videos with you, but for now, enjoy this sneak peek behind the scenes of an incredible few days! ✨

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Mar 12

We’re delighted to announce that @sandholeoakbarnweddings is joining the Artemis family! 💫

Since 2005, this stunning lakeside barn venue in Cheshire has been hosting incredible weddings, becoming a staple of the Cheshire community. Built with love and care by the Worth family, it has become one of the region’s most highly regarded venues.

This partnership is particularly special to us, as Artemis has had a long-standing relationship with Sandhole Oak Barn for many years. In fact, it was our founder, Diana Hastie, who advised the Worth family to build the Oak Barn back in 2003! We are honoured to now be entrusted with its future, continuing its incredible legacy.

Now, under Artemis's management, Sandhole Oak Barn will continue to offer unforgettable weddings while also expanding into private and corporate events. From 2026, we’ll be bringing our in-house catering expertise to enhance the exceptional food, drink, and service that couples and guests experience.

A huge thank you to the Worth family for their dedication and passion over the past two decades. We look forward to working closely with the venue’s fantastic team to ensure Sandhole thrives for many more years to come. 🧡

🔗 Learn more via the link in our bio

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Feb 24

What an amazing time we had at our fam trip to The Pear Tree last week!

🥘 We started with homemade curries cooked by our chefs

🗺️ Followed by a competitive groups activity touring the venue’s grounds hosted by @acfteambuilding

🍷 The evening kick-started with Wine Bingo

🍴 Before we tucked in to a 3-course dinner with surprise lemon meringue course served on a platter with dry ice

⏱️ Ending on a high-note with the evening activity- Master of Tasks hosted by @goto_events

📍 Next stop, Crumplebury, on the 5th of March!

If you’re an event booker or agency, there’s still time to book your place.

Join us for a wellness walk and outdoor pursuits, followed by a capturing nature dinner featuring candle-making with Wonky Candles, and we’ll wrap up the evening with s’mores by the fire. 🔥✨

👉 Get in touch to secure your place at Crumplebury and experience the magic for yourself!

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Feb 21

FAM trip highlights: an unforgettable evening at Old Palace Chester 🥂

We recently hosted an incredible FAM trip at @oldpalacechester , giving guests a firsthand experience of this stunning venue. Here are some of the standout moments:

🍸 Cocktails and canapés in The Peploe Lounge

🍽️ A decadent three-course meal prepared by The Palace’s talented chefs

🕵️‍♀️ A thrilling “Betrayers” mystery game, hosted by GoTo Events

It was a pleasure to welcome such a fantastic group of industry professionals and showcase what makes this venue so special.

Built in 1751, Old Palace Chester is one of the earliest Georgian landmarks in the city, offering exclusive privacy, breathtaking riverside views, and a unique setting for unforgettable events.

Want to experience it for yourself? Get in touch: eventenquiries@weareartemis.co.uk

#ukvenues #artemisevents #corporateevents #privateparties

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Feb 17

FAM trip highlights: a memorable experience at Combermere Abbey ✨🏛️

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting exclusive FAM trip experiences, offering industry professionals a firsthand look at our incredible venues.

One of the standout stops was @combermere_abbey Here’s what made the trip so special:

🍃 A guided tour of the stunning gardens and grounds.
🏛️ A captivating private viewing of the grade-1 listed abbey, led by owner @sarahcallanderbeckett , sharing its rich history.
🍕 Wood-fired pizzas, straight from the outdoor kitchen, cooked by our in-house chefs.
🍸 A gin-tasting experience with @3wrensgin Distillery, Combermere Abbey’s neighbouring craft distillers.

Combermere Abbey isn’t just an events venue—it’s a destination steeped in history, local business collaboration, and unforgettable experiences.

✉️ If you’re interested in hosting an event at Combermere Abbey, contact Nadine or Julia at eventenquiries@combermereweddings.co.uk

#eventplanner #eventsplanning #corporateevents #ukvenues

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Feb 7

And the winners are…

Last week, we crowned the champions of the
Artemis Master Chef Team of the Year 2025!

After an intense and exciting final at the stunning
Syrencot, where teams created two incredible
courses from a mystery box of ingredients, we are
thrilled to announce this year’s winners:
Tom Francis from Crumplebury and Matthew
Thomson from Curradine Barns 🏆

Their creativity, skill, and ability to adapt under
pressure truly wowed the judges, led by Group
Executive Head Chef Andrew Gotting, and secured
their place as this year’s champions.

This competition has been about so much more
than the dishes—it’s been a celebration of:

Togetherness: Bringing chefs from all our venues
together to learn, share, and grow.

Passion: Showcasing creativity, technique, and
flair.

Adaptability: Rising to challenges and creating
magic under pressure.

We are so proud of every chef who took part in this
journey. Your talent and dedication are what make
Artemis a leader in hospitality. 🧑‍🍳

Here’s to celebrating our incredible chefs, their
skills, and the unforgettable moments they create in
our kitchens every day! 🍴 ✨

#artemisevents #ukvenues #cheflife

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Jan 28

Last, but definitely not least… here’s heat 3 - who brought even more incredible talent to the kitchen 🔪

Competing for the last spot in the final were:

• Syrencot
• Clock Barn
• Bassmead Manor Barns

After an intense competition, a huge congratulations to Kieran and Matt from Bassmead Manor Barns who came out on top and secured their place in the final tomorrow 🍴

The pressure is on as our finalists prepare to tackle the ultimate test: the mystery box challenge. 📦✨

Who will win the title of Master Chef champion? Stay tuned to see it all unfold 🧑‍🍳

#ArtemisEvents #ChefLife #EventVenues #ukvenues

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Jan 27

🔥Heat 2 of the Artemis Master Chef event turned up the heat in the kitchen with three incredible teams showcasing their skills:

• Curradine Barns
• Bassmead Manor Barns
• Clock Barn

After a fierce competition, it was Tom and Matthew from Curradine Barns who earned their place in the grand final this Wednesday, where the mystery box challenge awaits. Stay tuned to find out how they get on🧑‍🍳

The excitement is building—who will take home the Master Chef 2025 title?

#ArtemisEvents #MasterChef #cheflife #eventvenues

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Jan 27

Heat 1 of the annual Artemis Master Chef event was an incredible day of culinary skills 🍴

The teams brought their A-game:
• The Pear Tree
• Gaynes Park
• Old Palace Chester
• Brookfield Barn & Venue Support Team

A huge congratulations to Adam and Callum, who came out on top as the winners of Heat 1. They’ll be heading to the final this Wednesday where they’ll need to think on their feet to tackle our mystery box challenge 📦

Stay tuned to see how they do in the ultimate showdown!
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#artemisevents
#cheflife
#cheflifestyle
#ukvenues

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Jul 23

✨🎉 Introducing Events with Artemis! 🎉✨

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our stunning collection of unique and diverse venues across the UK, now available for corporate events, private gatherings, and magical Christmas celebrations! 🌟🏰

Whether you’re planning an unforgettable corporate retreat, an intimate private party, or a festive Christmas celebration, our exclusive venues offer the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. From historic estates to modern spaces, each venue is carefully curated to provide an unparalleled experience.

Book with us and create lasting memories in extraordinary settings. 🎁✨

Follow us for updates and sneak peeks into our breathtaking venues. Let the celebrations begin! 🎊

#ArtemisCollection #ArtemisEvents #ExclusiveVenues #CorporateEvents #PrivateParties #ChristmasCelebrations #EventPlanning #UKVenues #SoftLaunch #CelebrateWithUs #WeAreArtemis

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Jul 17

Last week, seven members of the Artemis Team were invited to visit two of the oldest and most well known wineries in Rioja.

Invited and hosted by Natalia at @cvnevino Jen at @hatchmansfield & Max from @matthewclarkltd , we explored the Contino & Vina Real wineries taking in their incredible history, pioneering methods and award wining produce. A huge thank you to our hosts for a once in a lifetime experience.

A selection of the C.V.N.E wines are available within our Premier package. Contact your Events Manager to find out more.

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Jun 26

🚀 Exciting News from Artemis! 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce that Angus Hastie is now Executive Chairman, and Stuart Owens has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Artemis.

Alongside the board, Angus will oversee the strategic direction of the business, and foster new partnerships & funding relationships. Angus shares: “Stuart has demonstrated huge energy, commitment, vision, and effectiveness. I’m excited to focus on building value, supporting Stuart, the board, and our executive directors.”

Stuart will now spearhead our overarching group strategy, allowing us to continue to deliver a world class service and experience all areas of the business.

Join us in congratulating Angus and Stuart on their new roles! 🌟

#Leadership #Management #BusinessGrowth #Artemis #NewBeginnings

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Feb 9

In 2023, we sold a remarkable 110,000 pizzas! 🍕 In fact, our delicious wood-fired pizza took centre stage, claiming a whopping 76% share of our evening food sales, with Pepperoni being the favourite topping of choice.

But we want to hear from you! Are pizzas your couple’s favourite evening food, or do they have another favourite? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

📸 @adamhudsonphoto
🎥 @elizabethjoshfilms

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