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HMS Belfast was the Royal Navy’s heaviest cruiser and is now berthed on the River Thames, close to Tower Bridge. Not only a museum ship and a popular London tour destination but is also now a popular events and wedding venue.

With space for up to 350 guests on her Quarterdeck, and stunning views of Tower Bridge and the Thames, HMS Belfast is a wonderful location to exchange vows and is a popular civil partnership venue.

HMS BELFAST
Morgan’s Lane, Tooley Street
London
SE1 2JH
Telephone enquiries: +44 (0)207 940 6300
Fax: +44 (0)207 403 0719
Website

Originally designed by Sir Thomas Fitz in 1687, the Guildhall was completed by Sir Christopher Wren. Located in Windsor High Street and only 100 metres from Windsor Castle it was chosen by Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles for their wedding in April 2005. In December, Sir Elton John and David Furnish held their civil partnership in this Berkshire venue.

According to Wikipedia this celebrated building has a small but interesting flaw in its construction: “The story is widely told that the borough Council demanded that Wren should insert additional columns within the covered area, in order to support the weight of the heavy building above; Wren, however, was adamant that these were not necessary. Eventually the council insisted and, in due course, the extra supporting columns were built, but Wren made them slightly short, so that they do not quite touch the ceiling, hence proving his claim that they are not necessary! Whatever the truth of this story, it is undeniable that, to this day, there is a small gap between the columns and the ceiling.”

As a wedding venue, the Council Chamber seats up to 120 and features royal portraits and chandeliers on loan from the Queen. The Ascot Room seats 30.

The Guildhall
High Street
Windsor
SL4 1LR

Telephone: 01628 796033
Website: www.rbwm.gov.uk

Oakley Court Hotel is an elegant country house hotel in the South East of England. This unique Victorian Gothic country house is set on the banks of the River Thames in 35 acres of landscaped gardens. It’s location in Windsor makes it within easy reach of London and Heathrow Airport.

Once owned by Lord Otho Fitzgerald, the Gothic styling and proximity to Bray Studios made it a popular film location. It was used as the St Trinians school house, a number of Hammer films and also as Dr. Frank N Furter’s castle in the Rocky Horror Show.

Today, Oakley Court is a luxury hotel and a grand wedding venue.

Oakley Court
Windsor Road
Water Oakley
Windsor
SL4 5UR

Tel: 01753 609988
Fax: 01628 637011

Website: Oakley Court

Syon Park is the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Greater London’s last remaining ducal residence with a country estate. It’s beauty and proximity to London make it a popular film, television and photographic location and a wonderful wedding venue. Owned by the Duke of Northumberland’s family for over 400 years, Syon Park has an interesting history and heritage.

Syon Park covers over 200 acres and features Syon House, a grand house with a celebrated Robert Adam styled interior and ‘Capability’ Brown designed gardens. Syon Park has been the location for several films and television productions including Gosford Park, The Madness of King George, The Wings of the Dove, Emma, The Golden Bowl and The Avengers. Thanks to its favourable location. A stones throw from Kew Gardens and Richmond Park, Syon Park affords a fantastic Thames location.

Available to hire for luxury weddings, Syon House is a fantastic location for a grand wedding in an inspiring setting.

Syon Gardens

There are 40 acres of gardens, including an ornamental lake and 200 species of rare trees.

Corporate Hospitality and Events

Syon House
Syon Park
Brentford, Middlesex
TW8 8JF

Tel: 020 8560 0881
Tel:020 8758 1888 - Corporate Hire, Events or Wedding Enquiries
Fax: 020 8568 0936

Website: Syon Park

The 16th century Elizabethan Billesley Manor is located in 11 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside near to Stratford-upon-Avon. Dripping with history this fine hotel is an inspiring location.

72 country and contemporary bedrooms along with a restaurant praised by Egon Ronay and awarded 2 AA Rosettes make this a fine location for leisure or business. The Billesley Manor Hotel also makes a fantastic wedding venue.

Billesley Manor Hotel
Billesley,
Nr Alcester,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire
B49 6NF

Tel: +44 (0) 1789 279955
Fax: +44 (0) 1789 764145
Billesley Manor Hotel Website

In 1828, William Crockford established Crockfords of St James on the principles of fine dining, opulent surroundings and select membership. This exclusive Mayfair private members gaming club once enjoyed the patronage of the Duke of Wellington. For over 175 years the founding principles of Crockfords have been maintained in the elegant 18th century building in Curzon Street, Mayfair.

30 Curzon Street
London
W1J 7TN

Tel: 0207 493 7771
Fax: 0207 629 3257

Website: Crockfords Website

West Wycombe Park is a beautiful country house and gardens, situated near to the village of West Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. Built between 1740 and 1800 as a pleasure palace by the decadent libertine and dilettante Sir Francis Dashwood. Influenced by his Grand Tour, where the villas of the Italian renaissance had inspired him to recreate something similar.

Today, West Wycombe Park is still home to the Dashwood heirs, but is open in the summer months to the public. It is a delightful park, with Rococo landscape gardens with statues, grottoes and an ornamental lake.

The 18th-century home of Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the nearby and notorious Hellfire Club contains fine painted ceilings, pictures, furniture and sculpture. This neo-classical mansion remains one of England’s finest theatrical and Italianate houses. Set in an 18th-century landscaped park, and surrounded by smaller temples that act as satellites to the main house.

The park still contains many follies and temples. The “Temple of Music” is on an island on the swan shaped lake, inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Rome. It was designed for Dashwood’s fêtes champêtres, with the temple used as a theatre. Today, the remains of the stage survive.

The Park and house are used as a film location, for shooting and special events. It is also available for wedding hire, and would make a splendid wedding venue. The house and park was donated to the National Trust in 1943.

West Wycombe Park,
West Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3AJ.

Tel: 01494 513569

With 19 luxurious Suites all tastefully decorated as you would expect in a castle, why not try the Amberley Castle if looking for something a little different?
Set in the picturesque village of Amberley in the chalk South Downs, hidden away for 900 years, this luxurious, multi-award winning Country Castle Hotel and Restaurant ‘must be seen’ to appreciate this historical treasure.
Amberley Castle is licensed for civil marriages, or for a religious service, so perfect for your Fairytale wedding.
If you fancy some outdoor activites why not try the following, available at Amberley Castle, All-Weather Hard Tennis Court, Croquet Lawn, Romantic secluded treehouse, Mistletoe Lodge, Extensive Landscaped Gardens & Water gardens and an 18-Hole Professional Putting Course.

Amberley Castle
Amberley, nr. Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9LT

Tel: +44 (0)1798 831992
Fax: +44 (0)1798 831998

Amberley Castle Hotel Travel
Amberley Castle Official Site