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Ardington House, wedding venue in Oxfordshire, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
5.0(51)

Ardington House

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

Guest capacity
5 to 200 guests
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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.

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Styles & facilities

Unusual weddings
Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Asian wedding
Landmark
In the country
Unique weddings
Stately home
Church
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license
Fire ceremony
Chapel or temple on-site
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
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Marquee available
Private catering allowed
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence

Reviews

5.0(51)5/5 from 51 couple reviews

5/5 review

RebeccaOctober 2025

5.0

We were lucky enough to get married at Ardington House last week and it was the best decision we ever made! The house itself it simply stunning- so much so that we decided to have our ceremony indoors to make the most of it! From day one the communication with Charlie and Charlotte was just amazing. We had no idea where to start in terms of wedding planning and they helped us immensely and answered our relentless questions for the best part of a year! In fact, we wouldn't even have had a legal ceremony if they hadn't reminded us to book the registrar!! We had a wonderful tasting session with Fingers and Forks prior to the day and they completely re-worked dishes to suit our tastes. Genuinely, the possibilities for food options were endless and everything we tasted was delicious. The end result was just amazing and even the picky eaters amongst our guests finished their plates! On the day, I truly thought I would be running around like a headless chicken but genuinely, my husband and I didn't have to worry about or do a thing! Everything ran like complete clockwork thanks to the fabulous staff. Even small things such as keeping a separate tray of canopes on the side for us to eat in between pictures just made us feel so looked after. One small thing that I hadn't considered until afterwards was that the drink prices at the bar during the reception were also extremely reasonable. A lot of our guests commented on this because given the luxe feel of the venue, they had assumed it would be much more! The entire day was flawless from start to finish, and every little touch that we had discussed in the run up was ready and waiting for us there on the day. I am so grateful for all

5/5 review

AnnabelJuly 2025

5.0

Ardington House was the dream wedding venue for our July wedding! We hired the house for the full weekend and it made it such a special experience getting to enjoy the stunning house before and after the wedding. The rooms are so beautiful and it was a magical place to get ready in. The team could not have been more helpful, accommodating and friendly - truly made the day what it was! And they were all experts in dealing with the ever changing weather of a Bristish Summer wedding! Pair this with the Fingers & Forks team and their incredible food and the whole day was nothing short of perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and we are already looki

5/5 review

Leigh-AnnJune 2025

5.0

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

5/5 review

TashAugust 2021

5.0

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 year and a half of constant postponements due to Covid, we could not have got through such a difficult time without them! We a

5/5 review

JessNovember 2019

5.0

Thanks so much for helping us to organise the most amazing wedding at Ardington! The house and th

5/5 review

JessOctober 2019

5.0

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.

5/5 review

JordanOctober 2019

5.0

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

5/5 review

AlexJune 2019

5.0

We had a such a wonderful we

5/5 review

GuyJune 2019

5.0

The

5/5 review

CharlieSeptember 2018

5.0

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

5/5 review

CharlieAugust 2018

5.0

Honestly, we couldn't have wished for a better day, in a better venue. Everything went perfectly, everyone loved it and most importantly me and Greg loved it. I am so glad I chose Ardington, every detail made the day even more magical than we had thought, Dragos & Lydia were amazing, made the night before and the morning run as smooth as possible.

5/5 review

PoppyAugust 2018

5.0

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

5/5 review

MaxOctober 2017

5.0

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 so lovely and helpful. It was a pleasure working with you all.

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