Venues Wicksteed Park
Wicksteed Park

Overview

  • One of Northamptonshire's largest wedding venues
  • 147-acres of heritage grounds located in Kettering
  • With three unique self-contained venues to choose from
  • Grand rooms and sweeping parkland
  • Choose from four ceremony licenced rooms
  • Host up to 900 evening reception guests
  • Perfect venue for Asian weddings
  • Preferential accommodation rates
  • Also available for hen and stag activities
  • Fabulous gardens perfect for photographs

Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park boasts 147-acres of sweeping parkland, gorgeous gardens and a grand pavilion that features a variety of charming rooms.

Host your special day in its entirety at this idyllic setting. With capacities of up to 900 guests, this venue is perfect for lavish weddings and Asian celebrations.

History

This Grade II-listed park and gardens was founded in 1921 as part of the legacy of Charles Wicksteed. Wicksteed was an innovator and engineer initially creating the Recreation Park that is the heart of Wicksteed.

Enjoy the heritage, historic landscape and all the fun the park has to offer amongst its three totally unique, self-contained venues.

Facilities

The Ballroom

The largest suite the venue has to offer, this grand space is perfect for lavish celebrations. Enjoy a ballroom-sized dance floor, staging, mood lighting, two bars and views of the gardens in this fantastic function suite. This room offers draping chandeliers, pillars and detailing on the ceiling. The grandeur of this room creates the perfect setting for your ceremony. With features such as mood lighting, a dance floor and bar, host your large reception here also. This room also features a lavish foyer entrance, gorgeous furniture and an abundance of detailing. Enjoy a stylish entrance to your ceremony or host the evening celebrations here, with use of the dance floor and private bar.

Civil ceremony capacity - 900 guests
Reception capacity - 900 guests

The Ballroom - Dry Hire

Dry Hire options for guests up to 900 banqueting style with staging.

Please note that if you are looking to host a wedding for smaller numbers The Ballroom can be partitioned off to create more intimate spaces.

Fountain Lawn

Ideal for ceremonies outside over looking the beautiful gardens.

Terrace Suite

Host an intimate ceremony here or enjoy the well-lit room for your wedding breakfast. This recently refurbished space is new for 2019 weddings and boasts floor length arched windows and light fixtures give a modern feel.

Ceremony capacity - 150 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity - 150 guests

Garden Room

Licensed for civil ceremonies for 100 guests and banqueting 100 this room over looks grounds with bi-folding balcony doors to enjoy and use the back drop.


Catering

Allow the team at Wicksteed Park to conjure up your dream menu. With a variety of options to choose form, brides and grooms are invited to select one of their delicious menus or they can work alongside the catering team to design a bespoke menu to suit their preferences.

The kitchen team always cater to various dietary requirements, ensuring the happy couple are satisfied with their choices.

Accommodation

Wicksteed give you an array of options when it comes to resting after the celebrations. They provide accommodation that will appeal to all guests; rent a lodge, camp or receive preferential rates at either Barton Hall or Kettering Park Hotel.

Find out more about this venue by clicking the contact links to the right and bottom of the page.

Address
Barton Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6NJ

Wicksteed Park

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Kettering, Northamptonshire

Overview

  • One of Northamptonshire's largest wedding venues
  • 147-acres of heritage grounds located in Kettering
  • With three unique self-contained venues to choose from
  • Grand rooms and sweeping parkland
  • Choose from four ceremony licenced rooms
  • Host up to 900 evening reception guests
  • Perfect venue for Asian weddings
  • Preferential accommodation rates
  • Also available for hen and stag activities
  • Fabulous gardens perfect for photographs

Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park boasts 147-acres of sweeping parkland, gorgeous gardens and a grand pavilion that features a variety of charming rooms.

Host your special day in its entirety at this idyllic setting. With capacities of up to 900 guests, this venue is perfect for lavish weddings and Asian celebrations.

History

This Grade II-listed park and gardens was founded in 1921 as part of the legacy of Charles Wicksteed. Wicksteed was an innovator and engineer initially creating the Recreation Park that is the heart of Wicksteed.

Enjoy the heritage, historic landscape and all the fun the park has to offer amongst its three totally unique, self-contained venues.

Facilities

The Ballroom

The largest suite the venue has to offer, this grand space is perfect for lavish celebrations. Enjoy a ballroom-sized dance floor, staging, mood lighting, two bars and views of the gardens in this fantastic function suite. This room offers draping chandeliers, pillars and detailing on the ceiling. The grandeur of this room creates the perfect setting for your ceremony. With features such as mood lighting, a dance floor and bar, host your large reception here also. This room also features a lavish foyer entrance, gorgeous furniture and an abundance of detailing. Enjoy a stylish entrance to your ceremony or host the evening celebrations here, with use of the dance floor and private bar.

Civil ceremony capacity - 900 guests
Reception capacity - 900 guests

The Ballroom - Dry Hire

Dry Hire options for guests up to 900 banqueting style with staging.

Please note that if you are looking to host a wedding for smaller numbers The Ballroom can be partitioned off to create more intimate spaces.

Fountain Lawn

Ideal for ceremonies outside over looking the beautiful gardens.

Terrace Suite

Host an intimate ceremony here or enjoy the well-lit room for your wedding breakfast. This recently refurbished space is new for 2019 weddings and boasts floor length arched windows and light fixtures give a modern feel.

Ceremony capacity - 150 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity - 150 guests

Garden Room

Licensed for civil ceremonies for 100 guests and banqueting 100 this room over looks grounds with bi-folding balcony doors to enjoy and use the back drop.


Catering

Allow the team at Wicksteed Park to conjure up your dream menu. With a variety of options to choose form, brides and grooms are invited to select one of their delicious menus or they can work alongside the catering team to design a bespoke menu to suit their preferences.

The kitchen team always cater to various dietary requirements, ensuring the happy couple are satisfied with their choices.

Accommodation

Wicksteed give you an array of options when it comes to resting after the celebrations. They provide accommodation that will appeal to all guests; rent a lodge, camp or receive preferential rates at either Barton Hall or Kettering Park Hotel.

Find out more about this venue by clicking the contact links to the right and bottom of the page.

Address
Barton Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6NJ
Request Brochure