Vaulty Manor

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Vaulty Manor is a 16th Century Essex Manor House with a renovated 17th Century Barn and Baronial Hall. Set in 12 acres of picturesque grounds it is well suited for weddings, civil ceremonies and banquets.

This Essex venue can cater for overnight accommodation for up to 80 guests.

Goldhanger Road
Goldhanger
Nr Maldon
Essex
CM9 8BQ
Tel: 01621 855628
Website

Hedsor House

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Hedsor House is a Georgian style mansion in the village of Hedsor near Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The ancient seat of the de Hedsor family who owned it at the time of the Domesday Book in 1086.

In 1583 Rowland Hynd built a new Tudor Manor House which was badly damaged by fire in 1795 and eventually demolished in 1865. Then architect James Knowles was commissioned by the fourth Lord Boston to design a new manor house. Completed in 1868 and styled in the Italian Villa manner. Both King George III and Queen Victoria were frequent visitors to this mansion.

The house is at the end of a kilometre long private drive. Set in 85 acres of land, with several acres adjacent to the house available for the erection of marquees. The surrounding park is Grade II listed on the English Heritage register.

Today, Hedsor House is used for filming, conferences, events and also as a magnificent wedding venue.

Hedsor House,
Hedsor Park,
Taplow,
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0HX
Telephone: 01628 527391
Website

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

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

HMS Belfast

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

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

Chelsea Register Office

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Located at Chelsea Old Town Hall, a beautiful and stylish building located on the King’s Road. Chelsea Register Office is arguably one of the world’s most hippest wedding venues.

Chelsea once had a reputation as London’s bohemian quarter, and became the favourite haunt of artists, painters and poets. This tradition continued and the King’s Road became the hub of the swinging sixties and also the start of the UK punk movement in the seventies.

Many celebrities and even royalty have tied the knot at this famous registry office including Judy Garland, Neil Aspinall, Patrick Vieira and Prince Pavlos of Greece.

There are several wedding suites available in the Chelsea Register Office including The Register Office, The Rossetti Room and The Brydon Room.

Kensington and Chelsea Register Office,
Chelsea Old Town Hall,
King’s Rd,
London
SW3 5EE
Telephone: 020-7361 4100
Fax: 020 7361 4054
Website

Westminster Register Office

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Westminster Register Office on the Marylebone Road has seen many famous and celebrated wedding ceremonies. Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. Liam Gallagher firstly wed Patsy Kensit and later on Valentine’s day 2008 he married Nicole Appleton at this registry office.

It is an extremely popular wedding venue thanks to it’s choice of four beautiful rooms. It is not just rock stars that have got married at Westminster Register Office, even Enid Blyton got hitched at this London wedding venue.

In 2006 it came top of the Independendent’s top 50 wedding locations.

Westminster Register Office
Westminster Council House
Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5PT
T: (020) 7641 1161
F: (020) 7641 1246
M: (020) 7641 5912
Website

The Guildhall, Windsor

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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

Ascot Racecourse

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Ascot Racecourse is situated in beautiful wooded countryside adjoining Windsor Great Park, in Ascot, Berkshire.

Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, the course is closely associated with the Royal Family. Ascot Racecourse is approximately six miles from Windsor Castle, and is owned by the Crown Estate.

Horse Racing

Royal Ascot is the world’s most famous race meeting. The Royal Family attend the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and the glamour of the event often eclipses the actual racing.

Events and Weddings

The Ascot Racecourse is also a major location for events. The Ascot Pavilion can accomodate up to 1100 people in theatre or banquet style. The new Grandstand provides an inspiring location and a unique venue for a wedding ceremony and as a reception venue.

Ascot Racecourse
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7JX

Tel: 0870 727 1234
Fax: 0870 460 1238

Website: Ascot Racecourse

Luxury Ascot Chauffeur Travel.