Wrest Park, Bedfordshire

Say 'I do' and celebrate in this stunning and magical early 19th century mansion.

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Weddings at Wrest Park

Think of a grand French chateau in miniature. The grounds of Wrest Park are adorned with stunning lawns, wooded walks and flower gardens, dotted with fountains, statues and ornate follies. If you yearn for stunning historic surroundings, mixing elegant French architecture with a grand and picturesque landscape, then Wrest Park is your ideal wedding day location.

This unique 19th century mansion combines English architecture with the style of an 18th century French chateau. There's an array of rooms available to host your perfect day. The magnificent 92 acre gardens also combine three centuries of English garden design, providing the perfect background to your day.

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Drawing Room

Have your ceremony in our elegant Drawing Room. Once the setting for dances and entertainment, the rich blue Drawing Room boasts original Louis XV features including a painted gilded ceiling and elegant fireplace.

Ceremony: 60
Reception: 60

Dining Room

In dramatic gold and white and with the original parquet wood floor, this room is often used for dancing and is located next to the bar area.

Ceremony: 60
Drinks: 50
Dining: 60

Library

Lined with books and elaborate gilded plasterwork, this elegant room was a favourite with the de Grey family due to its stunning views from the floor to ceiling windows.

Ceremony: 100
Drinks: 100
Dining: 100
Corporate venue hire and corporate event venue - The Orangery at Wrest Park, English Heritage

Orangery

Once home to some of the largest orange trees in England, this grand garden pavilion, just a short walk from the main house, is the perfect location for a summer wedding ceremony, drinks reception or evening dinner.

Ceremony: 170
Reception: 170
Corporate venue hire and corporate event venue - Marquee hire on the Evergreen Garden at Wrest Park, English Heritage

Petit Trianon Lawn

The Petit Trianon Lawn is shaded by lovely mature trees, and can accommodate a marquee up to 1,000 guests for dining and dancing in this magical garden setting, one of the most important historic landscapes in the land. This space is available to hire for you to work with our approved suppliers to erect marquee for your special occasion.

Reception: 450

We just wanted to send a message to say thank you SO much for everything everyone did for our wedding at Wrest Park on Friday! Words can’t explain how happy and perfect the day was for us! Everything was so seamless and flowed so well on the day, we were over the moon. Not once did I have to worry about anything. All the suppliers worked so well together - perfectly orchestrated by yourself and we will be forever appreciative of that. What a venue! What a day!
Molly & Matt
We also wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team for helping to make our day so special - the venue looked incredible and all of our guests commented on how stunning Wrest Park is.
Mr & Mrs Dawson-Goodey
A huge thank you for all your help and patience both on the day and during the planning weeks to make this a successful event.
Mr & Mrs Shah
We would like to say a big thank you for all your help and to make our day come true. Our guests have all said what an amazing place Wrest Park is and how beautiful it is. We will recommend you to all our friends for any future weddings
Mr & Mrs Tresidder
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For further information about weddings at English Heritage sites, talk to a member of our Venue Hire team today at hospitality@english-heritage.org.uk

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