Nestled in rural Oxfordshire, Ardington House offers a stunning backdrop for your dream wedding. This historic Georgian Stately Home, built in the 1720s, provides exclusive access to its elegant interiors and extensive grounds, including a private island and lakeside marquee. With capacity for up to 200 guests, Ardington House caters to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. Key Features:  Exclusive use of the manor house and grounds  Licensed for civil ceremonies, with options for outdoor island temple or indoor Imperial Hall Stunning ancient Church within walking distance  Fully furnished lakeside marquee included  Award-winning catering by Fingers & Forks  Option for overnight stays with 12 elegant bedrooms  Beautiful gardens and parklands perfect for photography Located just 75 minutes from London, Ardington House offers a perfect blend of countryside historic charm and stately home elegance for an unforgettable wedding experience.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlie

Congratulations on your engagement! We'd love to show you around Ardington House - it might just be the perfect setting for your big day. Our Georgian Stately Home boasts some lovely features: an island temple for ceremonies, a smart lakeside marquee for receptions, and space for up to 200 guests. Plus, we can sleep 25 of your nearest and dearest overnight. Looking forward to meeting you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2012

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

4

Overview of Ardington House

Wedding Venue Type

Stately Home

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

12

Sleeps No. of People

25

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Water View

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Asian Catering

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Ardington House

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£5,200

Maximum Price

£10,000

Our venue hire package offers excellent value, including exclusive use of Ardington House and its extensive grounds for your special day. You'll have access to our beautifully furnished lakeside marquee, which can accommodate up to 200 guests and features a custom-built bar, dancefloor, and state-of-the-art sound system. The package also includes use of our stunning Stately Home and gardens for photographs and drinks receptions. For ceremonies, choose between our indoor Imperial Hall or the picturesque outdoor Island Temple. While catering and accommodation are priced separately, our award-winning catering team, Fingers & Forks, are on hand to create your perfect wedding menu.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Furniture included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£70

Maximum Price

£200

Our chosen caterers, Fingers & Forks, provide a comprehensive service for your wedding day. Their package typically includes a three-course wedding breakfast, tea and coffee, full table service, and event management on the day. All necessary tableware, cutlery, and glassware are provided. The team offers flexible menu options, from informal to fine dining, tailored to your preferences. A dedicated Event Manager will work with you to customise your perfect menu. Drinks packages, including welcome drinks, wine with dinner, and toast drinks, are available from £43.50 per person. Additional options such as canapés and evening food can be arranged. Fingers & Forks' current pricing averages £75 per person for the wedding breakfast, ensuring high-quality cuisine and service for your special day. A catering buy-out option may also be discussed for particular circumstances.

What is included in this pricing:

Bespoke menu available

Menu tasting included

Minimum numbers apply

Cutlery included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Table linen included

Reviews for Ardington House
(17)

Lorna

Happy couple married in October

October 2024

HUGE Thank you

HUGE HUGE thank you to you and all the team f&f (catering team) and Ardington our wedding day was beyond perfect and we are so grateful for everything you did for us in the lead up to the day and on the day. I can’t thank you enough for helping our vision come to life.

Tash

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

The most unique and special wedding venue

We cannot thank the team at Ardington House enough for the most wonderful wedding day! Charlie and the team provided excellent support during the last year and a half of constant postponements due to Covid, we could not have got through such a difficult time without them! We are so grateful to have celebrated in the beautiful house, gardens and marquee, which has left us with long lasting memories and gorgeous photos! The most unique and special wedding venue- highly recommended!

Zoella

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

Ardington House made our day perfect!

Our wedding day and stay at Ardington House was beyond words. We cannot thank all the staff who worked behind the scenes to make our big day perfect. In the lead up to, during our day, and afterwards the staff worked tirelessly to make it everything we wanted and super easy for us. A special thank you to Charlie, Charlotte, and Sharon and Jason for everything you did.

Amy

Wedding: September

October 2024

What an incredible wedding venue!

What an incredible wedding venue! I was a bridesmaid for my sister here in 2022, and was blown away by the beautiful house and surroundings, and the exceptional service from Charlie and her team. All elements of the wedding were coordinated perfectly, and it was a truly magical day. I would highly recommend Ardington House to anyone!

Lewis

Happy couple married in August

October 2024

Our guests were blown away !

The most beautiful place. The staff in the planning phase and the ‘on the day’ team were both exceptional. The venue has a little bit of everything and did not leave us wanting. Our guests were blown away !

Charlie

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

Could not recommend the venue more!

We had our wedding here in August and it was fantastic. The team were brilliant and looked after our every need. Angel and Charlie were extremely helpful in the run up to the day and the staff over the weekend were very attentive and hospitable. Could not recommend the venue more!

Matt & Carissa

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

The best day of our lives.

We want to say thank you so so much for putting on the best day of our lives. We know the hard work, dedication and experience that it took. From our perspective everything went off without a hitch and we could not have asked for a better day - it was a dream!

Gazia & Risikh

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

The most gorgeous venue!

Thank you so much for everything! The day was perfection from the weather, the location and atmosphere. All my guests spoke highly of the venue and it honestly is the most gorgeous venue!

Polly & Nick

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

The most incredible weekend

Thank you so much! It's been the most incredible weekend. Everything we could have dreamt it to be and more. Thank you so much for everything you've done to help realise our dream wedding weekend.

Pooja & James

Happy couple married in August

September 2024

The most amazing day

We had the most amazing day and it wouldn’t have been possible without all your help, support and guidance through the process, so thank you all so much! We can’t sing your praises enough.😊