Archive for 2008

New Park Manor

Friday, August 15th, 2008

The New Park Manor Hotel & Bath House Spa is one of only a select few luxury hotels set in the New Forest National Park.

King Charles II built New Park Manor In 1666, and it became his favourite hunting lodge on his return from exile in France.

There are 24 bedrooms including three four-poster rooms and guests have full use of the Bath House Spa.

Spa Facilities

Spa facilities include; a sanarium, sauna, steam bath, hydro-spa pool, six seat hot tub, Kniepps foot bath, Klafs Experience showers, 16 metre swimming pool, juice bar.

Weddings at the New Park Manor

New Park Manor is licensed for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and has a choice of three marriage ceremony rooms to chose from.

New Park Manor,
Lyndhurst Road,
New Forest,
SO42 7QH
Tel: +44 (0) 1590 623467

Kensington Roof Gardens

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Kensington Roof Gardens is an urban oasis in the heart of London. One and a half acres of themed gardens over 100 feet in the air offering spectacular views of the West London’s skyline.

Owned by Sir Richard Branson the Roof Gardens has a restaurant and night club and is available to hire for private and business functions as well as weddings. The Grade II listed gardens surround a two storey clubhouse which hosts the private events and the private members club which caters for up to 600 guests on Friday and Saturday nights.

The gardens were designed and built by Ralph Hancock between 1936 and 1938 and are divided into three themed gardens:

  • The Spanish garden, in the Moorish style and based upon the Alhambra in Spain, featuring fountains, vine-covered walkways and palms
  • The Tudor garden, with archways, secret corners and hanging wisteria
  • The English woodland garden, with over 100 species of trees, a stream, and a pond which is home to pintail ducks and two Chilean pink flamingos.

The Roof Gardens are listed as no.21 in the top 50 wedding venues by the Independent.

The Roof Gardens are accessible from Derry Street, through a doorway marked “99 Kensington High Street”.

The Roof Gardens
99 Kensington High Street (Entrance on Derry Street)
London
W8 5SA

Telephone: 020 7937 7994
Website

Blenheim Palace

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

It doesn’t get much more British than this: Blenheim Palace, the birthplace and ancestral home of Winston Churchill. Set in Woodstock in Oxfordshire, Blenheim Palace is a magnificent country house, and the only non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title “palace”.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Blenheim Palace is set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by the legendary Capability Brown. The palace was originally intended to be a gift to the 1st Duke of Marlborough as a reward for his military triumph against the French and Bavarians. It was built between 1705 and 1722 and it makes a fantastic location to visit.

Functions and Weddings at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace offers the most extravagant setting for a wedding ceremony and reception or private function. The Orangery, with its private entrance and terrace overlooking the Italian Garden provides a stunning daytime and evening venue for up to 180 guests.

"have an evening reception evening in the Palace’s magnificent State Apartments. Dance on the Water Terrace and announce your departure with fireworks over the lake with blazing torches lining the drive."
Source - The Independent’s 50 Best Wedding Venues.

Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1PX

Telephone: +44(0) 1993 811091
Website

The Dorchester

Monday, August 11th, 2008

One of London’s and the world’s most celebrated hotels, The Dorchester is located in the heart of Mayfair on Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park. Within walking distance are the luxury shopping areas of Knightsbridge, Bond Street and London’s famous theatre district.

The Dorchester Hotel opened on 18 April 1931. It was created by Sir Malcolm McAlpine and Sir Frances Towle. During the Second World War, because of it’s modern construction, it gained a reputation as a safe place to stay. Since then, The Dorchester has seen numerous famous guests including:
Winston Churchill, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Julie Andrews, Kim Basinger, Warren Beatty, Yul Brynner, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Cruise, Judy Garland, Johnny Depp, Dame Edna Everage, Charlton Heston, Nicole Kidman, James Mason and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Peter Sellers and Kenneth Horne both died while staying at this Mayfair hotel.

Events and Weddings at the Dorchester

The Dorchester is a celebrated events and wedding venue, with 12 private dining rooms that can accommodate between five to 1,000 people.

The Dorchester
Park Lane,
London
W1K 1QA

Telephone +44 (0)20 7629 8888
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7629 8080
Website

Birmingham Chauffeur

Monday, August 11th, 2008

iChauffeur Birmingham Rolls-Royce Chauffeur Cars

Chauffeur driven car hire for Birmingham and the Midlands. iChauffeur Birmingham offer stylish chauffeur-driven cars for business and private clients.

Your Birmingham Chauffeur offers Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz chauffeur cars and also has luxury chauffeur driven wedding cars available for chauffeur-driven hire.

All chauffeurs are licensed professionals, CRB checked and wear smart suits and ties. All chauffeur driven vehicles come with complimentary mints, drinks and today’s newspaper.

Call Free on 0800 458 9495 for more details or visit iChauffeur Birmingham for further information.

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Epsom Downs Racecourse is home to one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar - The Derby Festival. The two day festival of horse racing dates back to 1780 and is definitely a Great British Event.

The Derby

The Derby Stakes more often known as The Derby or the Epsom Derby, is acknowledged as being one of the most prestigious flat thoroughbred horse races in the world. The race takes place each year on the first weekend in June. The Derby is one of the five British Classic Races and is the second leg of the English Triple Crown, preceded by the 2,000 Guineas and followed by the St. Leger.

Epsom Downs houses the third largest racehorse training facility in the country.

Events at Epsom

The main building is the modern Queen’s Stand, which has breathtaking views over the famous racecourse and the beautiful Downs and London. There are seven main suites which stylishly accommodate between 10-400 guests. All rooms have balconies with views over the Epsom Downs and the City of London.

The Epsom Downs Wedding Venue

Epsom Downs was rated at no. 7 in the Independent’s 50 best wedding venues. There are five rooms licensed for civil ceremonies. The Queen’s Stand can host up to 250 guests for a civil or partnership ceremony and up to 400 for a reception. A fantastic wedding venue for anybody that enjoys a flutter.

Epsom Downs Racecourse,
Epsom Downs,
Surrey,
KT18 5LQ.

Tel: 01372 726311

Website

Epsom Derby Resources

Sports City Events

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Sports City Events are an independent, VAT free hospitality and tickets service.

Offering tickets and hospitality for UK, UAE and Dubai events. They sell and buy tickets for all major events, concerts and gigs.

Sports City Events
H floor, Oriental House,
Bank Street, Bur Dubai,
PO Box 182796,
Dubai, UAE

Tel: +44 (0)845 862 0221
Website: Sports City Events

Regency Marquees

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Regency Marquees are a marquee hire company in Kent, South East England. Established in 1984 they provide stylish coverings and specialise in creating memorable settings for wedding receptions, parties, balls and corporate events of all kinds.

Regency Marquees traditional and modern clearspan marquees are available in various sizes and configurations to suit virtually any site or venue.

Regency Marquees Ltd
Unit 7
Sycamore Farm
Old Romney
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9SY

Tel: 0800 074 3456
Website

Belvedere Restaurant

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Situated within Holland Park, one of London’s beautiful parks and fashionable areas. The Belvedere dates back to the 17th Century where it was the Summer Ballroom to the Jacobean mansion that was Holland House.

Standing alongside the trees, friendly squirrels and other wildlife of Holland Park. The Belvedere Restaurant is surrounded by fountains, lawns and an air of tranquility which is very rare to find in London.

Available for lunch and dinner the restaurant is available to hire for private functions as well as a wedding venue with room for up to 120 guests.

Belvedere Restaurant
Off Abbotsbury Road
In Holland Park
London
W8 6LU

Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7602 1238
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7610 4382

Website

Goodwood House

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Located near Chichester in the Sussex countryside, Goodwood House is the seat of The Earl and Countess of March. A regency style country house set in the grounds of the Goodwood Estate.

James Wyatt along with several other architects designed this house. Originally intended to be of a unique octagonal layout, but only three of the eight sides were built. The house features opulent neo-classical interiors and is available to hire for weddings and corporate events.

Weddings at Goodwood House

For over 300 years Goodwood House has been a lavish setting for celebrations, including many celebrated weddings. The team at Goodwood is experienced at looking after parties of all sizes, from 10 to 1000.

Events at Goodwood

Home to the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motorsport events plus horse racing with Glorious Goodwood, golf, and aviation.

Goodwood Hotel

Outside the estate is the Goodwood Hotel, which has recently been renovated.

Goodwood House
Goodwood
Chichester, West Sussex
PO18 0PX

Tel: +44 (0)1243 755000
Website

Goodwood Resources