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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, wedding venue in West Sussex, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
4.9(23)

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Wych Cross, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH18 5JR, West Sussex, UK

Guest capacity
2 to 150 guests
Per person from
Menus from £49.50

About Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Nestled in the heart of a 186-acre estate, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country is a magical and romantic location in East Grinstead, West Sussex, for weddings and nuptial events. At the bottom of a sweeping driveway lays a glorious neo-Gothic Grade II listed mansion surrounded by lakes, lush manicured lawns, and woodlands that attract deer, creating an idyllic backdrop for wedding photographs. Facilities and Capacity Ashdown Park Hotel & Country retains the magnificence of a bygone era combined with the luxurious facilities of a modern hotel. This venue is licenced for civil ceremonies and partnerships, and their superb rooms provide a wonderful atmosphere, helping to create a really meaningful experience. Attention to detail is their motto, from exquisite cuisine and wines to our dedicated team of staff with a wealth of experience in creating the perfect wedding. Whether you are looking for somewhere grand or more informal, their choice of rooms and suites cater to all tastes. From a Summer House on the manicured lawns to the stunning Richard Towneley Suites, and a restored chapel, there is somewhere for every couple to say their 'I dos.' On your wedding day, Ashdown Park's stunning setting is sure to wow guests as it offers a wealth of inspirational backdrops for photographs, including the lake with a cascading fountain in their secluded secret garden. At Ashdown Park Hotel, we are devoted to bringing your wedding dreams to life. Our expert team will guide you through every detail, ensuring your day is nothing short of perfection. Let us be a part of your love story, as we create memories that will last a lifetime. Services Offered In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country can accommodate all of your wedding events, such as engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. The experienced event planners here work with you intimately and professionally to plan an exquisite wedding. These coordinators know how to plan flawless weddings and make your vision a reality. In addition, a variety of event items are available for use, including tables, chairs, linens, and china. For entertainment needs, the venue is happy to provide the use of their state-of-the-art audio equipment, as well as DJ facilities.

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Styles & facilities

Historic
Large hotel
In the country
Unique weddings
Stately home
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Corkage option
DJ facilities
Swimming pool
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Helipad
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Changing room for wedding guests
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Beautician
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Fitness centre
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Health suite
Overnight accommodation for guests

Reviews

4.9(23)4.9/5 from 23 couple reviews

5/5 review

JessDecember 2024

5.0

The most amazing venue and staff for the perfect wedding. Not only is the venue absolutely breathtaking itself but the staff are incredibly attentive and provide 5 star quality service. Our wedding coordinator Claire was fantastic - nothing was too much trouble despite our various requests and panic emails in the lead up to the big day. Every email was responded too very quickly and professionally and we cannot thank Claire enough for her part in making our day so special. Also, the catering staff and master of ceremonies on the day were fantastic and made sure everything ran smoothly.

5/5 review

ElenaOctober 2024

5.0

Claire couldn’t have been more helpful at Ashdown Park! We planned our wedding for 3 years and it was so worth waiting for. The staff were so kind, helpful, organised and nothing was too much trouble. We can’t wait to revisit the venue in years to come. Special mention to the food on the day too- (

4.6/5 review

GeorgeJuly 2023

4.6

Just a warning about ashdown park hotel We had our wedding there in June 23 We had cards stolen from the card box. Venue was lovely but not very helpful after notifying them about missing cards, checked cctv and gave a very generic reply to our complaint. If you have or looking to book venue insist on gift table being placed in the breakfast room as ours was in the lobby part of the chapel which any guest staying at the hotel could freely walk in to. This part of the venue isn’t covered by cctv. This area

5/5 review

ChrisAugust 2019

5.0

We got married on the 26th July 2019 on a beautiful summers day. From the moment we arrived the staff were superb, attentive, and helped with anything that we needed. A special thanks to Lucy our Wedding Co-ordinator who helped us in the build up to our day, Braden who looked after us throughout the day and all the staff at Ashdown Park who helped to make our special day. We are so very grateful to you all, you do a fanstatic job. We'd highly recommend Ashdown Park as a wedding venue. The beautiful grounds, scenary, food, staff and facilties. E

4/5 review

CarolJune 2019

4.0

Breakfast next morning was cold, service very bad, untrained staff, staff rude, Very poor - shameful for the bride

5/5 review

AdeleAugust 2018

5.0

We need to thank everyone at the Ashdown Park Hotel for making our dream wedding comes true. We got married on 12th July 2018, it was a beautiful hot sunny day. The venue was absolutely stunning, the food was amazing, the service was great. Everything was just perfect, and the guests are still talking about how wonderful it was. Especially thanks to our wedding coordinator Sara Hewitt, she's a star! Very professional, patient, attention to detail, great planning and efficient! Without her, the wedding won't be that smooth and flawless! We are so pleased that this dog friendly hotel allows our beloved little westie to join us all day long both indoor and outdoor, even

5/5 review

NickSeptember 2011

5.0

We got married at APH on 30/07/11 and it was better than we ever could have imagined! From the first moment we looked at the Richard Towney Suite (the chapel) for our reception nearly 18 months previously we knew that this was THE place for us - it just had that wow-factor! Luckily it was sunny on the day so we had drinks at the summer house by the lake which was one of the best parts of the day and a great way to relax after the nerves and excitement of the service. But even if the weather had not been great, there are so many beautiful parts of the hotel indoors - our indoor photos look stunning. The team at APH were brilliant especially Lisa and Richard and the food was incredible. Every one of our guests loved the day and people are still talking about how wonderful it was! We had more than one of our frieds say things like "when I dream about getting married, this is what it is like" and "this is by far the most stunning wedding I've ever been to" which really does say it all! Seeing the chapel all laid out with the flowers, table linen, chair covers etc. was breathtaking and we couldn't be more sure that we made the right choice. We had very high expectations of APH and they were all exceeded!! We also decided to stay for another day after the wedding to take it all in and to enjoy the grounds which

5/5 review

MrsDecember 2010

5.0

From start to finish the attention to detail on all aspects was beyond expectations. Guests were looked after and made to feel comfortable throughout the day and myself and my hus

5/5 review

MrsNovember 2010

5.0

We got married at Ashdown Park Hotel on 16th October 2010. It was beautiful, stunning and amazing. The day was absolutely perfect. We would definitely recommend getting married here; the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the food and drink is wonderful and the service provided was beyond our expectations. The Bridal Suite was fantastically large (and perfect for pre-ceremony photographs). We would 100% recommend the Ashdown Park to anyone who wants to experience everything truly magnificent on their special day. The venue is breathtaking - especially the Richard Towneley Suite (a converted chapel) and the grounds overlooking the lake. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. It was without a shadow of a doubt, the most perfect day we'd dreamed of. A special thanks to Lisa Wren who was bril

5/5 review

MrsSeptember 2010

5.0

I had a lot of compliments about the venue, the service and the excellent food. Ashdown’s attentive approach to our needs contributed to the success of the day. My initial reservations about the chapel being dark were unfounded and once appropriately decorated the venue was splendid. I found the staff friendly and helpful throughout my stay and would recommend the hotel to anyone who would want to experience something special. Finally I would be grateful

5/5 review

LaressaSeptember 2010

5.0

We got married at Ashdown Park Hotel on 4th September 2010. It was absolutely amazing. The day was just perfect, from the food and drink to the hotel rooms, the views & grounds. We would definitely recommend getting married here; the staff are so friendly and will go out of their way to help. You really have to see the venue to believe how breathtaking it is, especially the Richard Towneley Suite. You get the best of both worlds – a civil ceremony in a historic chapel. If you are staying the night of the wedding we would recommend you ask for the Lake room, we stayed in this one and didn’t want to leave! A special

5/5 review

GrahamAugust 2010

5.0

July 2010 Ashdown Park is the perfect wedding venue - you have got to book the Richard Towneley suite in the old Chapel - it's absolutely breathtaking and has to be seen to be believed. On top of a perfect venue, the service is outstanding and cannot be faulted, and the food is fantastic. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to ... and it was the perfect day we'

5/5 review

AnonymousAugust 2010

5.0

Mr & Mrs Richard Shirley - August 2010 “We cannot speak more highly of Ashdown Park and its team. Our wedding was wonderful (apart from the weather!) and we would like to thank Katie Hopkinson, our wedding co-ordinator, David Croucher, Stu

5/5 review

SuzyJune 2010

5.0

Malcolm and I got married at Ashdown Park on 23 April 2010. What a fantastic place. Everything

5/5 review

EileenOctober 2009

5.0

Dear Tanya, we all had a wonderful time at Ashley and Paul''s wedding on Saturday last. Thank you and everyone at Asdown Park Hotel for all your hard work in making it a perfect day. We received very many compliments about the venue and everyy aspect of the wedding and we will have no hesitation recommending your hotel.

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