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The Kings Oak Hotel

Loughton, Essex5.0 · 78 reviewsWebsite

Discover The Kings Oak — Where Unforgettable Weddings Come to Life Nestled in the heart of Epping Forest on the Essex–Hertfordshire border, The Kings Oak is an award-winning venue designed for couples who are looking something unique. This stunning destination blends natural beauty with glamorous style, creating an atmosphere that feels truly magical. With over 100 weddings hosted each year, the t

Venue type
Outdoor license
Capacity
20–200 guests (200 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Kings Oak Hotel

Discover The Kings Oak — Where Unforgettable Weddings Come to Life Nestled in the heart of Epping Forest on the Essex–Hertfordshire border, The Kings Oak is an award-winning venue designed for couples who are looking something unique. This stunning destination blends natural beauty with glamorous style, creating an atmosphere that feels truly magical. With over 100 weddings hosted each year, the team knows exactly how to make your celebration feel effortless, personal, and unforgettable. A Setting You’ll Fall in Love With The breathtaking surroundings of Epping Forest provide a picture-perfect backdrop for your special day. Within the venue, you’ll find three beautifully designed ceremony spaces, including the option to exchange vows overlooking our original 1920s lido: The Kings Room – Elegant and versatile, this air-conditioned space accommodates 120 seated guests or up to 200 standing. The Beach Club Marquee – Chic and stylish, perfect for ceremonies of up to 125 guests or for hosting 80 guests for your wedding breakfast or evening celebration. The Kings Suite - For larger celebrations, the bi-folding doors between the Kings Room and Marquee open to create a spacious connected area, perfect for 200 seated or 300 standing guests Pool Gardens – A stunning outdoor space with a tiki bar, Marbella-style champagne beds, and a 100-foot art deco lido pool with a 1920s fountain — unforgettable for photos. Victorian Oak Lounge – A cosy, traditional room featuring ornate ceilings and chandeliers. Seats 80 for your ceremony, 50 for dining, and 80 for your evening party. Prefer a church ceremony? The historic Church of the Holy Innocents is less than a mile away. Dedicated to Making Your Day Perfect At The Kings Oak, you are supported from the moment you enquire. The experienced, passionate team takes care of every detail, offering customisable wedding packages designed to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re dreaming of a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, they will ensure your day is seamless, stress-free, and beautifully unforgettable. See It for Yourself The team would love to welcome you for a viewing. Come and explore the enchanting spaces, imagine your celebration unfolding, and discover why so many couples choose The Kings Oak to start their forever. Your dream wedding begins here.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Live band facilities
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • 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

The Kings Oak Hotel, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AE, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 78 reviews

Imported

We approached the KO in Oct 24 for an April 25 Wedding. we met with Paula , and from that point on they were nothing but amazing! The venue is just beautiful , and needs little vision (I was a Bride who didn't have much !!) The following 6 months everything just ran smoothly. They were constantly…

Ciara · 2025-08-29

Imported

Thank you so much Paula & Skye for everything. You accommodated every single request and made the day perfect. We had so much drama leading up to the wedding and I was so stressed. But from the moment I stepped into the kings oak everything went perfectly. Honestly, we couldn't have ask

Ashleigh · 2019-05-06

Imported

An Unforgettable Day, Thanks to Kings Oak We are so incredibly grateful to the entire team at for making our wedding day an absolute dream come true. From the very beginning, their professionalism and dedication were outstanding. The team worked tirelessly to bring our vision to life, and their…

Jessica · 2025-08-24

Imported

The Kings Oak was just the perfect space from the moment I walked I loved the fact that we could do the ceremony and wedding all in one place, everything we needed was all one level, didn’t have to worry parking or Outdoor space to take pictures. The room on the day drew gasps from myse

Michel · 2024-03-25

Imported

Wow what can I say. The kings oak event team executed our wedding perfectly. We had the best day!! It was honestly the most incredible venue. Paula and Linzi on the day were amazing making sure I was calm and everyone was in place and the day ran smoothly. The food was INCREDIBLE! So many people…

Charlotte · 2024-03-17

Imported

Paula, Toni and Stavi were helpful from start to finish during our wedding planning. We chose the Kings Oak as we really wanted an epic party! The Kings Oak was perfect for this with its location being away from a residential environment, as well as the perfect location, only being walking distance…

Shanna · 2024-04-02

Imported

I would like to give the biggest thank you to Skye & Paula for making all of our wedding dreams come true and we can not thank you enough. From the moment we arrived at our reception we were wowed through till the very end of the night. The attention to detail was not missed at all and everything…

Abby · 2019-05-06

Imported

I loved the venue, the food, the atmosph

Matt · 2025-08-06

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