Arley House & Gardens

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£3,950 - £7,950 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
13 Bedrooms
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Description

Arley House has been renovated to a high-end finish while retaining its classic rustic charm. Here, your guests will be treated to a special celebration immersed in the serene surroundings of this estate. From the walled Italian garden and rich woodlands to the banks of the River Severn, there are ample beauty spots for capturing breathtaking wedding photographs. Facilities and Capacity Arley House & Gardens is a splendid setting for both indoor and outdoor wedding events. Whether you are planning a civil, religious ceremony, or an intimate affair, there is something for everyone here. You can exchange vows on the lawn, when the weather permits, before enjoying a drinks reception on the terrace or in the exquisite walled garden. St Peter’s Church is a grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century for those looking for for a religious ceremony option. Weddings for 100 people can be held within the exquisite rooms of the main house. Boutique drinks parties and intimate dinners are arranged to couples’ tastes. Inside Arley House, vintage accents and opulent furnishings combine with contemporary details that make this a versatile venue to compliment any theme. Services Offered An in-house wedding coordinator will be by your side every step of the way. They ascertain each couples’ needs and strive to bring them to life. You can collaborate with your wedding planner to customise menus and beverage lists, whether you fancy a seated formal meal or a relaxed buffet.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlie, Courtney and Sophie
Hello! We're a small team with a huge passion for all things wedding. We love nothing more than getting to know each and every one of our couples. Whether it be a grand affair or a gorgeous intimate wedding, we take just as much care and attention to ensure the day is a special as possible. Fun Fact: Something you may not know about us is we're a charity! Holding your wedding with us isn't for business, any profits we make get turned into grants to support local charities in Worcestershire.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Arley House & Gardens

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
180
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
13
Sleeps No. of People
35
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding license
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Sound system available
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Wedding Venue Details

On-site parking
Disabled access
Landscaped gardens
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
Alcohol license
In-house catering
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Pricing for Arley House & Gardens

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£3,950 - £7,950
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What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Exclusive hire of Arley House & Gardens including our grand entrance hallway, 3 suites suitable for large events up to 120 guests and house bar. It also includes our grand lawn, ceremony pagoda, terrace and gardens. You have exclusive use to set up the day before and from 7am to midnight on your wedding day. Also included in your package; • Arley House Staffing Team • Wedding Night Suite* • Dedicated Wedding Coordinator • Pre-wedding day Arley House & Gardens set up • Grooms Dressing Room • Bridal Dressing Room • Surround sound Bose music system with microphones for speeches • Tables, chairs, cutlery, glassware, and crockery • Essential range table linen and napkins in the colour of your choice • 13 Bedroom Accommodation Prices vary dependent on time of the year and day of the week. Additional charge for exclusive use of the Italian Gardens.
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£50 - £70
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Reviews for Arley House & Gardens
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Mr & Mrs Platt
Happy couple married in July
February 2025
Incredible Venue and Surroundings

The venue speaks for itself in terms of its beauty. The house is modern and has a personal touch in every room to make it feel like home for the day. As for the landscapes that surround it, I genuinely do not have enough words to describe the beauty. We were very lucky to have a day blessed with sunshine in among a week filled with rain, therefore some of the pictures our photographer was able to capture are out of this world. The hospitality Arley House & Gardens provide is unbelievable!

Tru Groove Wedding Band
Wedding: September
February 2025
Highly Recommend!

Arley House is a beautiful location for a wedding, the house and grounds are gorgeous with lots of spaces for beautiful photos. Being at the venue as wedding suppliers we found the staff were so welcoming, kind and helpful and the evening catering was delicious, really good food. They have great built in party lighting for the evening party also. 😊 We highly recommend it for weddings.

Mr & Mrs Hewitt
Happy couple married in August
February 2025
Thank you for a perfect day!

We cannot thank all of the staff enough who helped make our big day the BEST day ever. Special mention goes out to Carlie and Hayley who helped plan our day and dealt with the never-ending questions we had. We had booked the Italian Gardens for our ceremony. The staff were calm and laidback on the day which helped in making it a stress free day. We cannot recommend this venue enough and all guests commented on how beautiful the venue and grounds are.

Mr & Mrs Spear
Happy couple married in August
February 2025
The most perfect wedding

Beautiful venue, the most perfect wedding. Charlie was fantastic from start to finish our day was a complete dream

Andrea Griffiths
Wedding: August
February 2025
Perfect Day

What a fantastic venue! Daughter’s wedding was a dream perfect didn’t want the day to end. Charlie made such a perfect experience. Didn’t want the day to end.

Mr & Mrs Pascal
Happy couple married in September
February 2025
Thank you for a memorable day

We celebrated our wedding ceremony and breakfast at Arley House. Leading up to the day Charlie was absolutely amazing with all the questions we had, we couldn't be happier. On the day of our wedding it was absolutely perfect everything ran so smoothly Charlie, Courtney and Sophie were all lovely and helped make our special day perfect. The rooms allocated to both the bridal team and Grooms team were perfect sizes. The photos of the venue don't do it justice the venue is beautiful.

Mr & Mrs Downs
Happy couple married in March
February 2025
Incredible day!

Overall the day was perfect and was everything we had wanted it to be. The staff were all amazing and were there for absolutely everything we needed on the day and before the day. The venue was incredible and the location was such a beautiful sight throughout the day.

Mr & Mrs Brammer
Happy couple married in June
February 2025
Would recommend Arley to anyone!

Amazing experience from start to finish. Lana and Charlie really helped us have the most magical day, they were so helpful in the lead up as well as on the day too. Every moment just felt special and the venue is just incredible. Our guests couldn't really believe how gorgeous it was, and how good the food was. We really appreciate all the efforts that were made throughout the whole process as it really did mean we had our perfect day, and I'm sure we weren't the easiest at times!

Mr & Mrs Hensman
Happy couple married in May
February 2025
We can't thank the team enough!

What can we say other than book your wedding here now! The team are phenomenal and go above and beyond to make sure your day is exactly as it should be. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful it is and, when you’ve got the peace and tranquility of the gardens, plus the beautiful scenery of the arboretum, you can understand why! If you want a venue that gives you the truly personal touch, Arley has to be your first choice.

Mr & Mrs Terry
Happy couple married in August
February 2025
Fantastic Wedding Day

Everyone at Arley House was fantastic, the whole team were friendly, welcoming and had great attention to detail. So many of our guests noticed this too. They really do go above and beyond for their couples. Our photographer also commented on how wonderful and accommodating the staff were. A huge thank you to Charlie, Courtney & Sophie for the most perfect wedding.

Location & Contact Details for Arley House & Gardens

Wedding Venue Address
Lion Lane, Upper Arley, Worcestershire, DY12 1SQ, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Arley House & Gardens?

Oh gosh this is a hard one! We love all our weddings. We would say though that one of our June weddings on a beautiful summer's day, the weather was spectacular, the couple were so in love and you could just feel the magic! The couple had some time out from their guests to take a romantic walk through the arboretum gardens and well the photos are, STUNNING!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Budget - Identify it as soon as you can as it will help you choose the right venue and have everything else you want.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Bespoke table plans something special to the couple.

Describe Arley House & Gardens in 5 adjectives

Gardens, Picturesque, Relaxed, Historic, Charitable

Where’s the best photo spot at Arley House & Gardens?

The Italian Garden - hands down our favourite place.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Arley House & Gardens?

We've hosted Ellie Simmonds and we're super proud!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Pulled beef & red wine jus in a Yorkshire pudding with horseradish - so delicious!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

An Earl Grey tea to keep me going!

What is Arley House & Gardens most unique feature?

The Barbican Tower - The historic tower is part of what used to be Arley Castle and stands tall on the rear lawn of the venue. A perfect backdrop for photos.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Winning the Best Venue (Countryside and Other in 2020 and 2021) for the West Midlands at The Wedding Industry Awards. Our first win was only 18 months after we opened the doors to Arley House. We have worked incredibly hard to give our couples the wedding they want rather than the wedding we tell them to have and it paid off, by then winning best wedding & events team of the year 2022.
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