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Price: £900 – £6,000
Guests: 250
Description
Description
From the moment you and your guests arrive and walk along the River Loddon, through the meadow to the great barn and beyond to the mansion ruins and gardens, your future meets with the past. Every step of the way your wedding celebrations become part of the rich tale of Basing House creating memories you will cherish forever. The romantic ruins, charming Jacobean Knot Garden, Tudor Great Barn and nearby river walk offer the perfect backdrop to create the most stunning memorable wedding and plenty of opportunities for photographs.
We have two spectacular wedding settings - the Tudor Great Barn, meadow and cart shed or the museum and knot garden, both licensed for marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Offering wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions or both, Basing House offers flexibility and exclusivity for all couples and is available for hire from early morning till 10pm every day. With only fourteen late night wedding receptions a year and only one wedding per weekend you are guaranteed our full attention and excellent one to one service.
A nationally important heritage site the story of Basing House dates back to 1100 when the de Port family built a Norman Castle on the site. Developing and involving over the years under the loving care of the Paulet family the site became the largest private residence in Tudor England. Always a romantic destination the grand Tudor mansion was the honeymoon location for Queen Mary I and Philip II of Spain. With the family remaining ever loyal to the crown the grand mansion was dramatically sieged by Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and was left to become the battled scared ruin we see today.
You will never find a more romantic and tranquil venue for your special day surrounded by stories of stately grandeur, royal romance, heroic deeds and infamous battles.
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Name of Wedding Contact: Kirstie Price
Basing House is a stunning heritage site set on the edge of a sleepy picture-perfect postcard village in Hampshire. We are proud to offer this beautiful historic site full of charming and original features that you can style and make your own for your wedding. We love hosting weddings at Basing House and we cannot wait to start working with you to plan your dream day.
My husband and I got married here before this became my day job so I'm able to give you first hand experience and advice.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2014
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of Basing House
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
310
Pricing for Basing House
Pricing for Basing House
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Basing House is the perfect place to have a unique civil wedding ceremony, civil partnership ceremony or reception set in beautiful peaceful grounds surrounded by history. We have two charming wedding locations, which will be exclusively yours on the day of your wedding, whilst the remainder of the site will remain open between 11am and 4pm.
Hire charges cover use from 10am till 4pm for set up the day before, early morning till 10.00pm on your wedding day (with contractors leaving by 11pm) and from 10am the day after for take down and collection.
You are very welcome to use our tables and chairs included in the hire fee or hire your own to create your perfect look.
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- AAndrea and Steve19/09/2025Truly UniqueTruly UniqueThe whole viewing/planning process was fantastic from start to end and Kirstie made the whole process so enjoyable. We completely trusted her and the BH team in every step of the way and it was a breath of fresh air compared to many other corporate wedding suppliers. If you want something a bit different, affordable and that will be truly unique then I would 100% recommend Basing House as a wedding venue!! Thank you to Kirstie and the team for making our day so memorable!The whole viewing/planning process was fantastic from start to end and Kirstie made the whole process so enjoyable. We completely trusted her and the BH team in every step of the way and it was a breath of fresh air compared to many other corporate wedding suppliers. If you want something a bit different, affordable and that will be truly unique then I would 100% recommend Basing House as a wedding venue!! Thank you to Kirstie and the team for making our day so memorable!
- CChelsie and Sam19/09/2025Highly RecommendedHighly RecommendedI highly recommend to anyone looking for a rustic barn for their wedding venue! The barn and area are so rich in history, not to mention self catering so you have the freedom to arrange your own food etc and also being dog friendly - which ticked all our boxes when planning our wedding and choosing the venue. Kirstie and the team were also absolutely brilliant and so helpful with helping organise the day and ensuring everything went smoothly, communication leading up to the day was also great.I highly recommend to anyone looking for a rustic barn for their wedding venue! The barn and area are so rich in history, not to mention self catering so you have the freedom to arrange your own food etc and also being dog friendly - which ticked all our boxes when planning our wedding and choosing the venue. Kirstie and the team were also absolutely brilliant and so helpful with helping organise the day and ensuring everything went smoothly, communication leading up to the day was also great.
- HHilary and Don19/09/2025Stunning rustic venueStunning rustic venueWe loved the fact that this venue was a dry hire, meaning we could access the venue before our big day and decorate it as we wanted to create our perfect wedding space. Not that the barn needs much decorating it is lovely, but being able to add different touches to make it uniquely ours made it feel extra special. Kirstie was so helpful during the set up day and then the pack down day. She really just wants to help couples have their perfect wedding day. We are so grateful for all she did.We loved the fact that this venue was a dry hire, meaning we could access the venue before our big day and decorate it as we wanted to create our perfect wedding space. Not that the barn needs much decorating it is lovely, but being able to add different touches to make it uniquely ours made it feel extra special. Kirstie was so helpful during the set up day and then the pack down day. She really just wants to help couples have their perfect wedding day. We are so grateful for all she did.
- EErin and Ryan19/09/2025The BEST Time!The BEST Time!We had our wedding at Basing House at the weekend and had the BEST time! Kirstie and team were absolutely amazing, and they worked so hard on the night behind our very busy bar! The venue is stunning, and we would absolutely recommend hosting an event here! Thank you again!We had our wedding at Basing House at the weekend and had the BEST time! Kirstie and team were absolutely amazing, and they worked so hard on the night behind our very busy bar! The venue is stunning, and we would absolutely recommend hosting an event here! Thank you again!
- EEmily and Harvey19/09/2025Absolutely Incredible!Absolutely Incredible!Our wedding in July was absolutely incredible! From our first meeting right the way through to after the day, Kirstie was nothing short of fantastic. She was on hand to answer any questions we had, allowed us to visit the site numerous times and was nothing but professional, approachable and friendly. The day itself ran so smoothly and the whole Basing House team were wonderful and attentive. They allowed us to be flexible so the evening flowed at our own pace which was perfect. Our wedding in July was absolutely incredible! From our first meeting right the way through to after the day, Kirstie was nothing short of fantastic. She was on hand to answer any questions we had, allowed us to visit the site numerous times and was nothing but professional, approachable and friendly. The day itself ran so smoothly and the whole Basing House team were wonderful and attentive. They allowed us to be flexible so the evening flowed at our own pace which was perfect.
- CCara and Jack06/03/2024It could not have been more perfect!It could not have been more perfect!This historical landmark is one of the most scenic and beautiful venues I've ever seen while also keeping a relaxed and chill vibe. It's super flexible to suit whatever your needs are, and you're supporting charity when you book it! The wedding coordinator and venue manager have both been extremely helpful over the full 3 years we have had this booked. They have always had time for us and invaluable advice and guidance.This historical landmark is one of the most scenic and beautiful venues I've ever seen while also keeping a relaxed and chill vibe. It's super flexible to suit whatever your needs are, and you're supporting charity when you book it! The wedding coordinator and venue manager have both been extremely helpful over the full 3 years we have had this booked. They have always had time for us and invaluable advice and guidance.
- CCaroline and James06/03/2024Simply awesomeSimply awesomeMy sister had her wedding here this weekend and the co-ordinator Kirstie was simply awesome. I work in the wedding industry and have worked with many a less competent soul so to have the pleasure of someone so lovely and good at their job was a joy! Excellent venue for a wedding, we had the most wonderful three days - I'm including the set up and packing away because even that was lovely in such surroundings! Thank you Kirstie, you are a gem!My sister had her wedding here this weekend and the co-ordinator Kirstie was simply awesome. I work in the wedding industry and have worked with many a less competent soul so to have the pleasure of someone so lovely and good at their job was a joy! Excellent venue for a wedding, we had the most wonderful three days - I'm including the set up and packing away because even that was lovely in such surroundings! Thank you Kirstie, you are a gem!
- GGeena and Gurtej06/03/2024An amazing place for a weddingAn amazing place for a weddingAn amazing place for a wedding. I attended a Hindi wedding and the staff were so accommodating. The gardens are just breathtakingly beautiful and perfect backdrop for wedding. The main barn is stunning when decorated with lights and flowers. The venue is large and would accommodate 250 people with a good space for dancing the night away.An amazing place for a wedding. I attended a Hindi wedding and the staff were so accommodating. The gardens are just breathtakingly beautiful and perfect backdrop for wedding. The main barn is stunning when decorated with lights and flowers. The venue is large and would accommodate 250 people with a good space for dancing the night away.
- CCaroline and James06/03/2024Everything we wanted and moreEverything we wanted and moreWe had our wedding here on 4th June. After having had to postpone our big day twice due to COVID, and having had bad experiences with another venue, we couldn't be more glad that we decided to go with Basing House as our venue. David and Kirstie were amazing throughout the preparations, and made sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more. The venue itself is just stunning, and made for a beautiful place to have our fairytale day.We had our wedding here on 4th June. After having had to postpone our big day twice due to COVID, and having had bad experiences with another venue, we couldn't be more glad that we decided to go with Basing House as our venue. David and Kirstie were amazing throughout the preparations, and made sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more. The venue itself is just stunning, and made for a beautiful place to have our fairytale day.
- AAlys and Rory06/03/2024Stunning rustic venue which puts its couples firstStunning rustic venue which puts its couples firstBasing House was exactly what my husband & I were looking for - an elegant all-in-one venue with character & the wow factor. The best thing about Basing House is its flexibility - you can really do whatever you need to make your dreams a reality. No corkage fee, no strict list of suppliers to choose from, flexible ceremony options, acres of grounds to take pictures - if DIY is your vibe, this place is for you. Best of all, they have limited weddings every year so it feels very exclusive.Basing House was exactly what my husband & I were looking for - an elegant all-in-one venue with character & the wow factor. The best thing about Basing House is its flexibility - you can really do whatever you need to make your dreams a reality. No corkage fee, no strict list of suppliers to choose from, flexible ceremony options, acres of grounds to take pictures - if DIY is your vibe, this place is for you. Best of all, they have limited weddings every year so it feels very exclusive.
Location & Contact Details for Basing House
Location & Contact Details for Basing House
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
My own! My husband and I married at Basing House (before it became my day job) because it suited our personalities and we were able to tailor our suppliers to suit our budget. We enjoyed a casual picnic style wedding breakfast complete with garden games and sack race competitions, and then a posh bbq in the evening with a disco and sparklers. Just perfect!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book your registrars early to ensure you get your ideal date and time.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
When couples have their pets come along to be included in the wedding fun.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Peaceful
Historic
Spacious
Charming
Picturesque
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are many beautiful spots but the Knot Garden is simply stunning.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini cream tea scone for sweet or little yorkshire puddings with a beef slice and blob of gravy!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bacon sandwiches.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our Tudor Great Barn was built in 1535 and proudly shows off battle scars from the English Civil War.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Being completely flexible with caterers and industry suppliers and allowing couples to have an entire homemade or DIY wedding if they wish.
