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Ardington House

Wantage, Oxfordshire5.0 · 51 reviewsWebsite

Ardington House: A Timeless Georgian Estate for Memorable Weddings Ardington House, an enchanting Georgian manor dating from 1720, graces the countryside of Wantage, Oxfordshire. This private estate, nestled on the edge of the charming Ardington village, boasts lovingly tended gardens, sweeping lawns, and a tranquil lake—creating an idyllic backdrop for your special day. Elegant Spaces for Your Ce

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
5–200 guests (200 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Ardington House

Ardington House: A Timeless Georgian Estate for Memorable Weddings Ardington House, an enchanting Georgian manor dating from 1720, graces the countryside of Wantage, Oxfordshire. This private estate, nestled on the edge of the charming Ardington village, boasts lovingly tended gardens, sweeping lawns, and a tranquil lake—creating an idyllic backdrop for your special day. Elegant Spaces for Your Celebration Ardington House offers a variety of delightful settings for your wedding: Ceremony Locations : Choose between the grand interiors of the house or the romantic outdoor setting of Temple Island. Reception Areas : Welcome your guests in the impressive Imperial Hall or on the gardens. Riverside Marquee : Host up to 200 guests for a wedding breakfast and joyous evening festivities. Our semi-permanant marquee is a vision of elegance, adorned with soft chiffon draping, a chequered dance floor, and a full fairy light ceiling. Panoramic views of the stately house, lake, and manicured gardens complete this picturesque setting. Comfortable Accommodation After the festivities, retire to our inviting on-site accommodation, allowing you and your guests to fully immerse in the Ardington experience. Full weekend hire is avaliable for a truly memorable experience. Attentive Services Catering : Our skilled partner caterers will craft a menu to delight your guests. Exclusive Use : Enjoy the luxury of having this magnificent estate entirely to yourselves. Dry Hire: Flexible options available Key Features Stunning Georgian architecture Beautifully landscaped gardens and serene lake Versatile indoor and outdoor ceremony options Fully-equipped lakeside marquee Comfortable on-site accommodation Expert in-house catering services Exclusive use of the entire estate At Ardington House, we blend historical charm with modern comforts to create a truly special venue for your wedding day. Here, amidst the gentle Oxfordshire countryside, you'll find the perfect setting to begin your new chapter together.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • DJ facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Helipad
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Ardington House, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8QA, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 51 reviews

Imported

The guests (ourselves included) had our breath taken away by the venue, the food and drinks. Not sure if you heard but your wonderful team was the first to be thanked in Max's speech. Everything went smoothly in the end and we loved it all. Please also help to thank Dragos & Lydia for us for being…

Max · 2017-10-17

Imported

Andy and I wanted to say a massive thank you for all your help and support over our wedding back in June. From all the preparation, set-up, our accommodation and the day it

Poppy · 2018-08-03

Imported

Evans and I would just like to say a HUGE thank you from us and our families. We had the most amazing day and your team made everything run seamlessly. The weather was on our side and the whole day was pe

Charlie · 2018-09-19

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Guy · 2019-06-03

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Thank you all for the amazing effort you all go to, to make all this possible! Our wedding day was everything we could ask for and more. Honestly the best day we could have ever have imagined, the venue and all the staff

Jordan · 2019-10-15

Imported

Thanks so much for helping us to organise the most amazing wedding at Ardington! The house and the marquee were perfect venues, and looked absolutely beautiful.

Jess · 2019-10-28

Imported

The most unique and special wedding venue with beautiful grounds and just the perfect setting for a ceremony either in the stunning hall or island. We cannot thank the team at Ardington House enough for the most wonderful wedding day! Charlie and the team provided excellent support during the last…

Tash · 2021-08-30

Imported

We had our wedding 31/05/25 Charlie and the team at Ardington were so lovely and helpful. As were Charlotte and the team at fingers and forks. Everyone came together to make our day run so perfectly, I honestl

Leigh-Ann · 2025-06-07

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