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Price: £1,200 – £10,000
Guests: 300
Description
Description
Kingswood House is a 19th-Century, castle-like, grade-II listed mansion in South Dulwich. Kingswood House reopened earlier this year as Kingswood Arts, a community arts centre and creative hub! Kingswood House, aka “Bovril Castle” combines the charm and character of a grand Victorian building, with the versatility of a modern events venue - offering the benefits of both for your special day.
If you are looking for a meaningful and thoughtful way to celebrate your event or wedding, then Kingswood Arts is the best option for you. As a not-for-profit organisation, all proceeds generated from our events go towards providing free classes & activities for young people in the local community, including music, dance, visual arts, and theatre activities, as well as helping to restore this spectacular mansion of British heritage to its original glory. So, by choosing us you are doing a great thing #goodkarmaevents.
The recently renovated ballrooms can host parties of up to 150 guests for dinner plus an additional 150 evening guests. Our ballrooms can also be hired out separately for smaller, more intimate events. Our rooms can be set up according to your type of event and they come with a dedicated events coordinator who will help you organise your special event. Our professional and friendly events team, including a dedicated events coordinator, will be looking after you and your guests on the day, making sure everything runs smoothly. We are happy to recommend suppliers for anything additional you might need to make your event extra special, and we work closely with a fantastic range of in-house caterers. Our rooms are also licensed for civil ceremonies.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Guillaume Dore
We look forward to welcoming you to Kingswood House and making your special day come through taking the extra care and attention in organising it so that on the day all you have to do is enjoy yourself with your guests and family!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2023
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Kingswood Arts
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
300
Reception Capacity
500
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Dancefloor available
Sound system available
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for Kingswood Arts
Pricing for Kingswood Arts
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Enquire with us via Bridebook for more information!
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- LLiz Cort17/04/2024Wonderful venueWonderful venueWonderful venue. Charming staff and tasty food. Fascinating placeWonderful venue. Charming staff and tasty food. Fascinating place
- JJDS17/04/2024A great building and local resourceA great building and local resourceWhat a great building and local resource. I have been doing life drawing classes here for a few weeks, brilliant. Everyone working here seems dead nice as wellWhat a great building and local resource. I have been doing life drawing classes here for a few weeks, brilliant. Everyone working here seems dead nice as well
- AAlexa Roberts17/04/2024Great space for events, weddings and meetings.Great space for events, weddings and meetings.Great space for events, weddings and meetings. There is a lovely little cafe as well that serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes.Great space for events, weddings and meetings. There is a lovely little cafe as well that serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes.
- 44YaParty Weddings and Events17/04/2024It's amazing what they do for the community!It's amazing what they do for the community!A stunning castle like venue with the friendliest staff and a café with the best cakes. It's amazing what they do for the community!A stunning castle like venue with the friendliest staff and a café with the best cakes. It's amazing what they do for the community!
- LLiv K17/04/2024I’d definitely recommend itI’d definitely recommend itWe hired a room at KA for a very last minute change of venue and Nikolas and the team were very accommodating and easy to deal with. The house itself is beautiful inside and on the day everything ran smoothly. I’d definitely recommend it.We hired a room at KA for a very last minute change of venue and Nikolas and the team were very accommodating and easy to deal with. The house itself is beautiful inside and on the day everything ran smoothly. I’d definitely recommend it.
- RRoger Roberts17/04/2024Can't recommend them highly enough!Can't recommend them highly enough!My daughter had her wedding party at Kingswood this month. The venue is brilliant with a choice of rooms and all the guests commented on how well this worked for the ceremony-the meal and the band. From the outset Jack and his team were always happy to discuss various options and on the day he and his staff were all absolutely fantastic in ensuring every thing happened on time and to the agreed plan. Can't recommend them highly enough-great job and a pleasure to work with.My daughter had her wedding party at Kingswood this month. The venue is brilliant with a choice of rooms and all the guests commented on how well this worked for the ceremony-the meal and the band. From the outset Jack and his team were always happy to discuss various options and on the day he and his staff were all absolutely fantastic in ensuring every thing happened on time and to the agreed plan. Can't recommend them highly enough-great job and a pleasure to work with.
- AAnoodth Naushan-Ali17/04/2024The venue is simply stunningThe venue is simply stunningMy husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Kingswood Arts in March 2023, and we couldn't have chosen a better venue and planning team. The location is great and the venue is simply stunning - a lot of hard work and heart has gone into restoring this 19th century mansion, and it certainly shows. We loved that a portion of the profits are reinvested in the community to provide free arts classes for children and youth.My husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Kingswood Arts in March 2023, and we couldn't have chosen a better venue and planning team. The location is great and the venue is simply stunning - a lot of hard work and heart has gone into restoring this 19th century mansion, and it certainly shows. We loved that a portion of the profits are reinvested in the community to provide free arts classes for children and youth.
- LLily Howkins17/04/2024Incredible venueIncredible venueIncredible venue with a huge variety of spaces ranging across different styles and periods. Very easy to access from public transport and plenty of parking otherwise. Lots of space for storage of kit etc and potential for break out rooms/production offices onsite.Incredible venue with a huge variety of spaces ranging across different styles and periods. Very easy to access from public transport and plenty of parking otherwise. Lots of space for storage of kit etc and potential for break out rooms/production offices onsite.
- GGrace Anyiam17/04/2024Fantastic Venue & Fantastic Staff!Fantastic Venue & Fantastic Staff!I got married at Kingswood Arts on 19th August 2023 after 1st booking the venue in January 2023. I just wanted to say from start to finish it was an absolute pleasure to plan my wedding at this venue. I got married at Kingswood Arts on 19th August 2023 after 1st booking the venue in January 2023. I just wanted to say from start to finish it was an absolute pleasure to plan my wedding at this venue.
- LLouisa Roberts17/04/2024Such a hidden gem! Such a hidden gem!We had our wedding at Kingswood Arts in February 2024. The building is such a special place, perfect for weddings where you can keep moving between all the brilliant spaces. So many of our guests commented on what a stunning venue it was and how wonderful all the staff were. They also couldn't believe how convenient it was for getting back into central London after the event, it really is such a hidden gem! We had our wedding at Kingswood Arts in February 2024. The building is such a special place, perfect for weddings where you can keep moving between all the brilliant spaces. So many of our guests commented on what a stunning venue it was and how wonderful all the staff were. They also couldn't believe how convenient it was for getting back into central London after the event, it really is such a hidden gem!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every Wedding has been special at Kingswood all are married couples are the best!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It is your day and no one else's enjoy it the way you want - make it unforgettable.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
From two different buffet of food representing the two different cultures of one couple to the young new groom playing and singing at the piano for his new wife there have many unforgettable moments all worth a mention
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Grand, Warm, Idilic, Glorious, Historic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
On the Terrace is a favourite on a sunny day, The Palm Court is also very popular as is the great Hall
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Shhhhhhhhhhh, we can't tell you that - It's a secret..............
What’s your favourite canapé?
Has to be Cucumber-Dill!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Chocolate-covered strawberries 🍓🍓, simple but timeless.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our amazing couples make our venue unique - We have the very best couples!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The bespoke feel to the weddings we host, every single one is different to the last.
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