Located on the borders of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire, Minstrel Court is a historic Listed Tudor Manor set in six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking a private lake. The facilities are very flexible with a marquee overlooking the lake and our listed Starlit Hall for dancing and entertainment (including our unique light-up Disco Dance Floor)! At Minstrel Court there is no need to turn a single room around!
Unlike most other venues in the UK, we have two romantic settings for your ceremony effectively offering an all-year-round facility regardless of weather!. With one Pavilion overlooking the lake, and a beamed Orangery with a view of Wimpole Meadows, both Pavilions are glassed in and heated and your guests are also covered creating two beautiful spaces to get married!
Finally, we have our amazing three-storey Tudor Barn which will seat up to 135, so now whether you like beautiful outdoor marquees or soaring beamed Barns (complete with stained glass windows!) we can cater for every preference, making Minstrel Court one of the most flexible wedding venues anywhere!!
New for this season is the stunning illuminated Lounge Bar adjacent to the Starlit Hall where guests can relax in comfort without having to shout over a disco!
Our highly experienced wedding team will be available to assist you in the planning of your special day, from your first inquiry right through to departure of the last guest. We are completely flexible with the arrangements from reception only, to full civil ceremonies
There are no fixed menus and all food requirements are fully flexible
Subject to availability it may be possible to gain access the day before in order to decorate and dress the venue, taking much of the stress out of the Wedding Day!
All of our packages are fully flexible and any element including food, alcohol, timings and guest numbers can be changed or upgraded to suit you!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Overview of Minstrel Court
Venue Type
Garden
Outdoor
Dining Capacity
145
Reception Capacity
225
No. of Bedrooms
3
Sleeps No. of People
6
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
11:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM
Ceremony & Reception
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Pricing for Minstrel Court
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£3,300
Maximum Price
£39,600
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
In-house Catering
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£55
Maximum Price
£7,742
Children under 3 for free
4-12 half price
13+ full price
Extras/Evening food
Great Hot Dog Cart with heated Roasting Rollers - £5 per head
Popcorn Cart - £2 per head
Buffet (Sandwiches, Pizzas, Miniature Fish & Chips, Sausage Rolls) - £10 per head
Paella - £25 per head
Hog roast - £28 per head (Min 70 people)
What is included in this pricing:
No corkage fee
Menu tasting included
Minimum numbers apply
Bespoke menu available
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£3,300
Maximum Price
£39,600
Number of Guests Included
320
Our packages include:
1. Amethyst (Venue hire only)
2. Emerald (Venue, Food & Soft Drinks)
3. Diamond (Full Package)
The minimum number of guests is 30 and the maximum is 320.
The day before set up is subject to availability and comes at an extra price.