Histon Manor is a Grade II-listed dry hire wedding reception venue in Histon, Cambridgeshire, set against 11 picturesque acres of manicured grounds. Hosting just five events per year, the property will add an air of exclusivity to any celebration offering a blank canvas for couples who want a space to build their dream celebration. Situated just a 3 mile taxi drive from the City of Cambridge, it allows friends and family to take advantage of the wonderful range of city accomodation and those from further a field to take in the joys of the city during the wedding weekend.

Facilities and Capacity

Surrounded by four distinct gardens, woodlands, an island, and a moat, Histon Manor is a truly scenic location. As a dry-hire venue, the grounds offer space to set up your own marquee and design the wedding of your dreams. While the vast front lawns are ideal for hosting a marquee celebration, the formal garden is perfect for guests to gather around the fountain and sip on drinks as they mingle. For a more laidback, festival-esque atmosphere, marquees can be erected on the old croquet lawn, which is overlooked by woodlands and wildflower fields. The venue can host marquees with a maximum capacity of 250 guests seated. Moving inside the Georgian manor house, you'll find elegant period style with a fun 21st-century twist. The house has a stylish dressing room where the wedding party can prepare for the day ahead. What was once the grand billiard room is now a striking and innovative kitchen, with a capacity of 20 guests, that you can hire for rehearsal dinners or a family celebration the night before.

Services Offered

Please note Histon Manor welcomes wedding blessings and receptions, but does not hold a wedding license.

Histon Manor follows an open-vendor policy, allowing you to work with whichever companies best suit your budget and needs to create a unique and innovative day.

Dry hire can range from 3 to 5 days to allow ample time for set up and take down. Histon Manor is happy to provide suggestions from their list of recommended specialists or put you in touch with one of their partnering award winning UK wedding planners. The fee is for ground hire only and like all dry hire venues marquee hire needs to be factored into the budget.