Dating back to 1582, Lauderdale House is an impressive Grade II* listed building known for its vibrant gardens and stunning views in Camden, North London.
Rich in history and culture, Lauderdale House counts Nell Gwynn, Charles II and Samuel Pepys among its distinguished visitors. The venue is licensed for marriages and civil partnerships, with ample room for ceremonies and receptions (or both!) of up to120 guests, and our friendly and experienced events team will be available from your first enquiry to help you plan your celebration of love. The perfect place to exchange your vows, it offers a tranquil and restful atmosphere while remaining close to local tube stations and public transport.
With a sumptuous blend of historic features, including sash windows, original beams and Georgian columns, and modern amenities, such as tasteful furniture and exhibitions by local artists, the House exudes elegance, style and comfort.
Here, with the terraced gardens of Waterlow Park forming a scenic backdrop, you can focus on celebrating your special day with loved ones. Once you have said 'I do,' you can take photos on the grounds and create lasting memories to cherish forever. As you dine and dance the night away inside the venue, you can soak up the unique atmosphere of this fabulous country house in the city.
Lauderdale House partners with Pink Food, our in-house catering company, to deliver a delicious culinary experience. Our Events Manager and Pink Food’s Event Director will work together to assist you in planning your big day, paying attention to the smallest details for a seamless experience.
Lauderdale House is a registered charity and runs as an arts and education centre for the local community. The income made from weddings is invested back into the House to preserve its unique heritage, offer low-cost and free creative activities for the local community and run our weekly youth programme.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Helen
We can't wait to show you around our beautiful heritage house. Situated in Waterlow park in North London, our venue is absolutely ideal for a city style wedding. As a small charity, we run as an arts centre for the local community and the income made from weddings like yours contribute to the running of this historic building and our education and outreach programme.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Lauderdale House?
It's not fair to pick an individual wedding, each has been so beautiful and unique in its own right! We love to see how each couple transform the space to highlight their own love story.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy it! Savour every moment and let us deal with the stress :)
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
It's hard to choose - anything that takes real advantage of our space is lovely! We have two grand pianos (one upstairs and one downstairs) that can make for a real romantic backdrop when covered in flowers and photographs of the happy couple. We also love a phone guest book - it looks so cute in our marble and wood feature known as Nell Gwynn's Bath.
Describe Lauderdale House in 5 adjectives
Romantic, unique, historic, artistic, charming
Where’s the best photo spot at Lauderdale House?
Waterlow Park is full of great photo spots, including some amazing eagle steps, a gorgeous brick alcove, and our lovely side terrace which is the perfect place for a confetti moment.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Lauderdale House?
Yes we have ;)
What’s your favourite canapé?
Crostini with smoked salmon mousse and house-pickled dill cucumber - it's so delicious!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We absolutely love a dark chocolate pot with salted caramel mousse. It's best served around 10pm to keep up the energy levels on the dance floor.
What is Lauderdale House most unique feature?
Our building is filled with unique features! From our original 16th century beams to the bas relief in the Entrance Hall, from the cupola on the first floor to the ornate ceiling panel in the Long Gallery, Lauderdale House hosts a unique combination of both Tudor and Victorian styles and offers a sumptuous blend of historic details and modern comforts.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are very proud to be a charity which reinvests the money we make from weddings back into our arts and education programmes and also of our small but mighty Events and Operations team, who make every event at the house so special.