When can we set up for our wedding /event? You have full use of the venue from 9.00am the day before your event. You will come in and set up the furniture how you like it and set up your table decorations and anything else. Your suppliers are also welcome to come and drop anything off they need. We make sure there is always someone in the tipi's even overnight the day before the event. You will also need to come and get your things by 3pm the following day. 

Can we use any external suppliers? Apart from a bar you can hire in whoever you wish, bouncy castles, popcorn machines, photo booths and much more has been in the past, our only stipulation is that the supplier takes full responsibility for their own equipment and we will contact them in the weeks leading up to their event for proof of Public Liability Insurance. All their electrical equipment must have a safety certificate.

Why do you only hold weddings May to September? As we are a mainly canvas venue we fill we would not have the right vibe through the winter months, we use this time to clean, repair and maintain the canvases. As well as think of new ideas to improve the Den the following year. 

Are we allowed fireworks or sparklers? Fireworks no, this is a risk to the canvas and to the guests, sparklers are permitted but this must be discussed with the owners beforehand and any safety requests must be followed. 

What time does the event finish? All live and recorded music to be switched off by 12 midnight. Last orders at the bar is 23.30.

 Do you have a card machine? Yes the bar will take cash or card.

Can I leave my car overnight? Cars can be left in the car park overnight and picked up the following day. The gates are locked after everyone has gone home. We take no responsibility for any damage that may occur. 

What happens if it rains? The same as what happens in any other type of wedding, you would take it inside, our tipis are big enough to seat 200 guests, if it's chilly the heaters will be on and the atmosphere is beautiful with all the twinkly lights and music, especially when it's raining. 

What about people who require special access? We have access for wheelchairs through the back of the tipis, please ask for more details, we also have special access toilets which are wheelchair friendly.

Do you allow dogs? Yes we love furry friends and as dog lovers ourselves we understand that it's important they are with you on our special day.

Can I wear heels? Absolutely, the flooring in the tipi's is hard decking or hard packed down sand covered in matting. Its fine for heel but do bear in mind the surrounding areas such as car park are gravelly so maybe a spare pair of flats for getting to you bus after the event would be useful. 

Is there a heater? Yes a large space heater to keep the chill off on those cooler cumbrian evenings. 

How do you cool it down on a warm day? The tipis are cleverly designed to stay warm and keep cool as required. On a warm day, we can take out the whole of the perspex on the front and open the chimney's to circulate the cooler air. 

How big is the generator and will it supply all my suppliers? The 80 kva generator is big enough to power your whole event including electric cooking facilities, caterer's would be wise to speak to us before visiting to see the location of the special cooker sockets and see what extensions they may require.