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Ashridge House

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire4.9 · 87 reviewsWebsite

Ashridge House is a historic wedding venue, once a royal residence to King Henry VIII and home to his daughter Princess Elizabeth I. It's the dream setting for your special day, only 30 miles from London, this stunning venue is surrounded by 190 acres of beautiful private gardens. From the moment you walk through the doors of Ashridge House to the day of your Wedding, the Wedding Team will guarant

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
90–350 guests (350 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Ashridge House

Ashridge House is a historic wedding venue, once a royal residence to King Henry VIII and home to his daughter Princess Elizabeth I. It's the dream setting for your special day, only 30 miles from London, this stunning venue is surrounded by 190 acres of beautiful private gardens. From the moment you walk through the doors of Ashridge House to the day of your Wedding, the Wedding Team will guarantee your wedding flows smoothly from beginning to end, helping you to create magical moments you will treasure for a lifetime. Venue Highlights Licensed for civil marriage and partnership ceremonies for up to 180 guests The venue allows couples to exchange vows in a number of breathtaking locations Ashridge House has beautiful heritage spaces perfect for each element of your event, such as: -The Main Hall, for your all important wedding ceremony -Old Library and Italian Terrace, the perfect setting for your drinks reception -Lady Marian Alford, for dining under the opulent ceiling All function spaces interconnect, so your guests can move easily between the rooms, creating a natural flow to your day. Ashridge House can host your guests from a minimum of 90 up to 350 between multiple spaces The Ashridge Estate Nestled in tranquil woodlands, the Honeymoon Suite is a luxurious retreat for newlyweds, a perfect hideaway to unwind after your big day. Surrounding the suite are 9 stylish Deluxe King rooms, creating an intimate village-like setting for your wedding party to stay close by. For guests celebrating late into the night, Ashridge House offers an additional 179 ensuite bedrooms, ensuring everyone can stay and join you for a delicious breakfast the next morning. For those looking to relax or recharge, the leisure facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gym, jogging trail and tennis courts - everything you need to unwind or energise after the festivities.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Outdoor fireworks permitted
  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Helipad
  • Evening reception facilities
  • In-house catering
  • Fitness centre
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS, England

Reviews

4.9 average from 87 reviews

Imported

What an amazing, amazing day. It was truly the best day of our lives, and we honestly cannot thank Ashridge House enough for making it so incredibly special. From the moment I first saw Ashridge House, I knew it was our wedding venue. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, and our guests…

Kirsty · 2026-08-10

Imported

We got married in April and it truly felt

Judy · 2026-05-15

Imported

We got married at the venue in December. While there were many positives, there were also a number of significant issues that caused frustration throughout the planning process. When we viewed the venue, it was stunning. Some areas were unavailable due to works, and we were unable to view the…

Ciara · 2026-02-20

Imported

Beautiful venue and really flexi

Amy · 2026-08-28

Imported

Every single person we worked with was so professional and really knew what they were talking about (we found this a rarity across other venues we toured). We were handed over to Jamie Rennie 6 months before the big day and hit it off instantly although we’ve no doubt he makes all couples feel as…

Georgie · 2025-11-26

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We had the most beautiful wedding at Ashridge House on 21/11/25. From start to finish all the staff were extremely friendly and professional. The venue and grounds are stunning, and the honeymoon suite is perfect. Our wedding coordinator Melissa Grant was very organised and helpful throughout the…

Samuel · 2025-12-05

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We had the privilege of getting married on the 3 January 2026 at Ashridge House and what a day it was! From booking the venue to the wedding day itself, Ashridge House have been flawless in supporting us and ensuring our day ran smoothly. Megan ou

Molly · 2026-01-05

Imported

We got married at Ashridge House on 14 February 2026. At every stage of the process, from our initial tour of the venue, to the planning process, to the day itself, everyone at Ashridge (in particular our coordinator Melissa) went above and beyond. During the year and a half lead up to our wedding,…

Eleanor · 2026-03-27

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