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Arley House & Gardens, wedding venue in Worcestershire, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
5.0(9)

Arley House & Gardens

arley house & gardens, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1SQ, Worcestershire, UK

Guest capacity
30 to 180 guests
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About Arley House & Gardens

When you choose Arley House for your wedding or event, your special day goes beyond just a beautiful celebration—it becomes part of something bigger. As part of the Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust, the money from your wedding helps fund grants that support a wide range of meaningful causes. From children and young people to disability and health, the environment, heritage, the arts, community initiatives, elderly care, social projects, and hospices—your day directly contributes to making a real difference. Your wedding isn’t just a moment; it’s a lasting impact. Arley House & Gardens is a historic wedding venue located in Worcestershire, England. Situated amidst 1600 acres of stunning countryside, Arley House has been renovated to a high-end finish while retaining its classic rustic charm. Here, your guests will be treated to a special celebration immersed in the serene surroundings of this estate. From the walled Italian garden and rich woodlands to the banks of the River Severn, there are ample beauty spots for capturing breathtaking wedding photographs. Facilities and Capacity Arley House & Gardens is a splendid setting for both indoor and outdoor wedding events. Whether you are planning a civil or religious ceremony or an intimate affair, there is something for everyone here. You can exchange vows on the lawn when the weather permits before enjoying a drinks reception on the terrace or in the exquisite walled garden. St Peter’s Church is a grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century and can hold up to 180 loved ones for ceremonies. Smaller weddings for up to 100 people can be held within the exquisite rooms of the main house and we can hold up to 180 for evening guests. Boutique drinks parties and intimate dinners are arranged to couples’ tastes. Inside Arley House, vintage accents and opulent furnishings combine with contemporary details that make this a versatile venue to complement any theme. Services Offered An in-house wedding coordinator will be by your side every step of the way. They ascertain each couples’ needs and strive to bring them to life. You can collaborate with your wedding planner to customise menus and beverage lists, whether you fancy a seated formal meal or a relaxed buffet. You can connect with the team today and begin planning a once-in-a-lifetime get-together. Accommodation Opened in 2020, The Grange is the newest addition to exclusive weddings at Arley House & Gardens estate. A grade II listed building dates back to the Georgian era has been reimagined inside as a luxury boutique inn. This 12-bedroom Georgian house is perfect for your nearest and dearest throughout your wedding weekend and celebrations. Each plush room has an ensuite and is dog-friendly, so four-legged friends can join in the occasion. This beautiful home is the perfect springboard for exploring the Arboretum, the local village, and the banks of the Severn River.

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Styles & facilities

Unusual weddings
Historic
Woodland and festival
Asian wedding
In the country
Castle
Unique weddings
Small hotel
Church
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license
Fire ceremony
Chapel or temple on-site
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Helipad
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
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
Private catering allowed
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence

Reviews

5.0(9)5/5 from 9 couple reviews

5/5 review

SophieNovember 2025

5.0

From the moment we first visited Arley House & Gardens, we knew the venue itself was magical. The combination of the stunning house and the breathtaking, immaculate gardens provided the ultimate backdrop for our wedding day. It truly is a spectacular place, and visually, it surpassed all our expectations. However, the reason our day was truly perfect was entirely due to the incredible team of wedding coordinators. They went above and beyond the role of typical venue staff throughout the entire process, from our initial booking right through to the final moments of our reception. They transformed what could have been a stressful planning period into an easy, exciting journey. Their communication was impeccable, their professionalism was calming, and their dedication was unmatched. On the day itself, everything ran like clockwork. They managed all vendor coordination, timeline logistics, and unforeseen details with such grace and expertise that we were free to simply relax and soak up every single precious moment. We didn't have to worry about a thing! We cannot thank the Arley House team enough for their commitment. If you are looking for a venue that provides unparalleled beauty combined with dedicated, five-star support, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend A

5/5 review

LaurenMarch 2023

5.0

Honestly our wedding journey was perfect from start to end, Arley was the first place we visited and we fell in love. The staff were so helpful from start to finish, they were flexible with what I could do myself to save some pennies. The grounds are unreal and we even got our church wedding without the ‘disjointed day’ because the church is literally next door to the venue. I would highly recommend the venue to other couples looking to get married. By the time we were married the staff felt like part of the family and we have

5/5 review

CraigJune 2022

5.0

Wow! This has to be one of the most stunning venues in the UK - A fabulous 1600 acre estate. Great things to know - Farm to fork food choices and you can create your own menu. Very talented chef and the food produced was beautiful. Several options of places to get married. 2 outside and 3 inside. We chose the spectacular Italian Garden. Wow! The Wedding co-ordinator is amazing and so helpful. The bar prices are really reasonable and not, "Venue," prices. The location is stunningly beautiful in the Worcestershire in the Severn Valley. Kidderminster is the nearest town. Great spaces to get ready for the big day, with even a bar and room to play snooker. The venue is purpose built, so very modern and full of natural light. However, plenty of history around the estate itself. Almost too many options for places to get amazing photographs. Plus the venue has fantastic accommodation options onsite, we had space for 38 people. LGBTQ + friendly. We could not praise it highly enough. We had the most beautiful wedding and all for a reasonable price. Every one of our guests were blown away! A fantastic place for a dest

5/5 review

BenDecember 2019

5.0

A huge thank you to Amy, Nina, Amanda and Richard for making our wedding day exactly how we had envisioned and more! We fell in love with Arley from the moment we walked up the drive and were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped inside! Amy and Nina went above and beyond to create our wedding of dreams and kept us up to date with everything. With the weather being against us, Amy and the team were fantastic at setting up the Turner suite and made it look beautiful and intimate for us. Our guests are still talking about how incredible the venue, the team and the food was! We can not recommended the Arley team enough. They looked after us from the get go and are a lovely bunch of people. We will be forev

5/5 review

SarahOctober 2019

5.0

We got married last June & what an amazing day it was. Amy, Amanda & Nina made the day for us from planning, decorating tables & making sure the day was perfect. Communication was fab all the way through planning. We didn't need to worry about a thing! The grounds are b

5/5 review

LaurenOctober 2019

5.0

We can’t recommend Arley House & gardens enough. We had our wedding on 29th June 2019 and it was just everything we imagined it would be and more. The venue is beautiful. All of guests commented on what a lovely setting it was. The food was incredible, Amy and Richard (the chef) work with you to create a bespoke menu exactly to your taste. Amy and the team were fantastic from the moment we went to view the venue for the first time and really put you at ease when stressing about the little things. We had our ceremony outside on the lawn on a very hot day and Amy made sure all the guests had plenty of water. The ceremony was so beautiful, it’s such a great venue for an outdoor w

5/5 review

MaxineOctober 2019

5.0

Where to begin?! We only visited one venue when planning our wedding and even though Arley House itself was still in the midst of refurbishment at the time, there wasn’t a single doubt that we wanted to celebrate our wedding there. The setting is simply stunning, regardless of what part of the estate you’re in and unique to any other venue. Nina, Amanda, Helena, Louise and all the team were wonderful from start to finish but of course, an extra special mention to our “Lady in Blue”, Amy. Amy lived every part of our wedding journey with us and was still running around and working her socks off way after our last guests had left. She put all the pieces of our wedding jigsaw together and it was an absolute pleasure to work with someone who so clearly loves and takes pride in what they do. We’re gutted that we don’t have an excuse to call anymore but we will definitely be back for many years to come. We couldn't recommend Arley House & Gardens enough.

5/5 review

JoanneOctober 2019

5.0

Our daughter and son in law chose this amazing venue for their reception 2 weeks ago. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Amy and Sophie co ordinated the day to perfection. The staff were all polite kind and attentive nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and our guests commented on taste presentation and service. The setting was picturesque and we are looking forward to seeing the photographs. We would like to sincerely thank everyone for their help b

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