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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: March 2025

Steeped in history and once residence to King Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Prince Edward, you and your guests will be royalty for the day!

Each chapter of your day will reveal a striking new backdrop with our interlocking heritage rooms, providing a seamless flow, as your day unfolds.

Complete with a blend of romantic gothic and Italian architecture, original chandeliers, marble fireplaces, opulent gold-leaf adorned painted ceilings, 190 acres of landscaped gardens and our breath-taking staircase to complement your style.

Wedding planning journey

You will be assigned a personal Wedding Coordinator to help with all the venue planning, who will also be there on the big day, working tirelessly behind the scenes, to ensure your vision comes to life!

So you can rest easy knowing that you are in experienced and friendly hands.

Morning of your day

You and your Wedding party can get ready and relax in one of our Heritage rooms

Your ceremony, civil or religious

Licenced for civil ceremonies for up to 180 of your family and friends on our breath-taking staircase

Why not say ‘I do’ in our stunning garden settings –

South terrace, Italian gardens, Rose gardens, Herb gardens and many more…

The Ashridge House Chapel is available for your Christian blessing, conducted by our Reverend or your own officiant if required

Our capacity

We have various options for your sit-down meal, ranging from 90 guests to 280 guests

Stay with us

We have 189 bedrooms onsite, perfect for you and your guests to rest your heads at the end of an amazing day

Our Gardens

Set within 190 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, perfect for your all-important photos

Getting here

Only 30 minutes from London via car and train

Complimentary parking onsite

**Awards**

Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Wedding Awards - Historic Wedding Venue of the Year 2025

Regional Winner - The Wedding Industry Awards - Historic Building for East of England 2025

Guides for Brides Finalist - Customer Service - Historic Venue 2024

Regional Winner - The Wedding Industry Awards - Historic Building for East of England 2024

Guides for Brides Finalist - Customer Service - Historic Venue 2024

Hitched Wedding Award 2023

Guides for Brides Highly Commended Winner 2023

International Wedding Awards UK Wedding Venue 2023

Guides For Brides 2018 Winner

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Fitness centre

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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