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Last update: December 2024
Pelham House is a historic wedding venue located in East Sussex, England. It is a beautiful 16th-century townhouse that was recently transformed into a luxurious wedding venue. Combining the opulence of a country manor with the finesse of a private club, it is the ideal spot for a lavish wedding celebration.
Facilities and Capacity
Pelham House is situated in the heart of Lewes, just over an hour from central London and 25 minutes from Brighton. It has everything from event rooms with ornate original features and striking lighting to tranquil gardens framed by the rolling countryside of East Sussex. To start your day at this venue, you might get ready in their luxurious dressing room, hidden away in The Courthope Mews. For an intimate ceremony, the romantic Goring room is ideal. Featuring original bay windows, it lets in floods of natural light and offers colourful garden views. In warmer months, you might exchange vows al fresco in the gorgeous flower-lined Gazebo. After your ceremony, you can host your champagne reception inside the manor house, where a sweeping staircase stands beneath a striking hand-painted trompe-l'œil ceiling mural. For an evening of food and entertainment, the Blencowe Room with grand marble pillars and intricate original wood panelling is sure to dazzle your guests. This room is also used to host breakfast. Outdoor celebrations can be held in the Garden Room or on the terrace as the sun goes down.
Services Offered
Pelham House grants couples exclusive access to their property for the duration of their special day. Their expert in-house chefs will help you create the perfect wedding menu, from a tasty breakfast to your delicious banquet dinner. They invite newlyweds to stay in the stylish Pelham Suite, which spans an entire house wing and includes a spacious lounge area and en-suite. Their on-site accommodations can also host 56 of your guests. Consult Pelham House to explore their full range of package options and bring your wedding vision to life.
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Reviews for Pelham House
The Perfect Venue for us
The building has such a natural beauty, and not just in the main rooms, every aspect of the house and gardens is beautiful. It is in an ideal location, an hour from London, and although it is in the central of Lewes you would never know it from the building as it's a bit set back with beautiful gardens.
The staff were great, there were a few things that happened behind the scenes on the day, but the staff handled it so seamlessly that we didn't know about it until the next day.
The food was amazing as well, the amount of people who said it was the best food they'd ever had at the wedding was crazy, and the amount of clean plates that went back to the kitchen spoke the truth. Not to mention how amazing the canapes were.
Emily was a lovely coordinator, and kept our day moving perfectly.
The hire, food/drink, and rooms were exceptionally good value, and the bar is well priced. I would say just outside London prices for pints etc. The only comment was the price of a 6 pack of beers for the groomsmen before the wedding was very overpriced, and I hope they change that.
I couldn't recommend Pelham more, they helped us have the perfect day.
5* start to finish
The planning team were amazing from the day we booked Pelham to the day we got married!
They guided us through the planning and made the process so easy! They put us at ease throughout the day!
We felt it was good value for money getting married on a Monday with a midweek package. They were flexible with our menus choices within the package for food but less so for drinks.
The venue is beautiful inside and out and is maintained imaculately! We had access the day before and stayed for 2 nights which makes the day run so smoothly!
The only con is the bar is separate to the dance floor but we had beer and prosecco next to the dancefloor to compensate.
Would definitely recommend!
Sam and Craig x
A million percent would recommend!
Amazing day at Pelham House
Dream Wedding
For nearly 3 years (yes, a long time) Dani helped us with the planning of our wedding, she and the rest of the team are super responsive and friendly, we never had to chase them up.
We absolutely fell in love with Pelham from the moment we first visited, we knew it was the venue for us. It is stunning inside and in a beautiful historic location. Everything is catered for in house, from the food to the drinks, coordination to accommodation, on top of this they are exclusively a wedding venue. No other venue in Sussex could offer this.
All of our guests complimented the wedding, even saying it was the best they'd been too which was a HUGE compliment and reflection of Pelham House. The food was outstanding - that was the biggest feedback we had. They catered so well for all of the dietary requirements, our vegetarian guests were so happy with their meals. The wood fired pizzas also went down a treat in the evening!
From start to finish it was the best day of our lives, we didn't want it to end. Pelham House will always have a very special place in our hearts. I cannot say enough that if you want the most incredible wedding day, Pelham House is your venue!
Angel & Tom x x x
Lizzie & Mark
Thank you again Danielle Turner & Pelham House.
Lizzie & Mark Budd
The perfect venue in a quaint town!
Her and the rest of the team made us feel so taken care of, the planning of the wedding in 8 months (That's right!) was actually quite stress free!
The team were always responsive in answering our abundance of questions and really made sure both the night before and the day itself went smoothly.
Their flexible room booking policy really helped us make the decision for this venue as well. The ability to book only the number of rooms you needed on the night of the wedding and then share the link for guests to book themselves in relieved soo much stress and financial burden from us.
The venue was everything we were looking for. A beautiful entrance hall, gorgeous ceremony room, open and secluded garden, modern chic bar and the breakfast room was otherworldly. They have a list of recommended suppliers which I would wholly recommend as it gave us the exact look we didn't even know what we were looking for.
Even though our day had on and off rain, the day went smoother and was more perfect than we could have hoped it could be.
I would unreservedly recommend others to book this venue if they are searching for a place to celebrate their day!
Fantastic venue made a wonderful day
Wedding of our dreams!
Incredible day
Wonderful wedding
The team are great. I've written countless emails to them over the last year ranging from really stupid questions to panicked ones and they've always responded within a day with an answer, I felt very cared for.
The food was wonderful, and they take great care with allergies and intolerances, I had a big mix of guests who can't eat certain things (vegans, veggies, gluten free, random allergies, and even a friend who can't eat onions or garlic) and everyone got a complete (and good) meal with their requirements.
A full service team who will do what they can to make the day perfect, working behind the scenes to prevent you ever knowing if anything went wrong! Took initiative and when we failed to provide direction for certain things they knew exactly what to do and didn't have to bother us with questions.
Thanks to the Pelham house team for a perfect day!
Perfect all-rounder!
Beautiful Venue
The most magical day
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Join the Pelham House team this January for an all-new immersive wedding experience! This is your chance to not only see their enchanting wedding venue but also to feel what it’s like to celebrate your big day in this unique setting.
Receive the full wedding guest experience as you’re welcomed into The Garden Room with a delicious drink prepared by the Pelham bar manager. Their chefs will be cooking live, offering you the chance to sample exquisite dishes straight from the kitchen whilst listening to some incredible live music.
Explore the rest of the venue including The Goring Room, the picturesque ceremony space, and start picturing exchanging your vows surrounded by your loved ones. The entire venue will be beautifully styled to help you envisage your dreams coming to life in the charming setting. The entire Pelham team, from their chefs to event managers, will be on hand to give you a truly unforgettable experience and answer any questions you may have.
This one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed! To book your place, visit the Pelham House website or call the team.
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