Situated on the cusp of the North Wessex Downs, just a stone's throw from Wantage and Didcot, this grade II*-listed house is dedicated exclusively to events, meaning you will not have to share your wedding space with other hotel guests. Coming with a gorgeous marquee in the gardens with all packages, take advantage of a great balance of indoor and outdoor spaces at Ardington House.
Ardington is also licensed to host civil ceremonies, which means you can celebrate all aspects of your big day under one roof. Either get married in the hall inside the house for up to 60 guests or outside on the fantastic Temple Island for up to 200. The house even has 12 bedrooms and is able to sleep up to 25 guests on site.
Built around 1720, this 18th century manor has the prestigious grade II*-listing, denoting a building of architectural and historic merit! Likely built by Thomas Strong, Junior of Oxford for Edward Clarke, the estate was eventually purchased by Lord Wantage, who was one of the founders of what would become the British Red Cross Society.
Ardington House is an exclusive use venue, which means you will have the whole place to yourselves on the day.
You can get married with registrars in the house itself in the gorgeous Imperial Hall, where up to 60 guests can be seated, or 80 standing.
House ceremony capacity - 60 guests
Or you can tie the knot outside in the middle of the venue's lush lake, on Temple Island, where you tie the knot under the stunning domed temple.
Temple Island ceremony capacity - 200 guests
Your formal wedding breakfast and evening reception will take place in the semi permanent luxury marquee in the grounds. This comes fully furnished, with a stocked bar and bar staff provided, leaving you to organise personal details such as decorations.
Marquee capacity - 200 guests
Ardington House has a preferred caterer; Fingers & Forks. A locally based firm which works seamlessly with the Ardington team and has catered many of the events and weddings over the years, receiving many plaudits from couples along the way. The Fingers & Forks team is always happy to discuss bespoke and speciality menus and is flexible if you wish to introduce dishes and drinks which are not included on the menus.
If you wish to enjoy a memorable stay in Ardington House as part of your wedding celebrations, you can book the whole House on an exclusive private rental basis. The House has 12 bedrooms, mainly doubles with some twins, sleeping up to 25 guests. In the extensive gardens and parkland of Ardington House there is an outdoor swimming pool which is heated in the summer months, a tennis court, lawn games, fly fishing on the river, bicycles and also a popular village pub by the gates. Cost to hire all the rooms is from £2500 inc VAT.
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