Pontlands Park

(27)
£800 - £1,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 70
35 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Pontlands Park Full Description
As a Venue, We will work with you, to create the wedding day you have dreamt of. The Victorian house brings history to our modern vibrant building, and our staff take pride in making your wedding a memory that you will treasure for always. Facilities and Capacity During the summer months, you can host licensed ceremonies in this hotel's gorgeous cared for gardens. Under a gazebo, you and your loved one can exchange vows and your guests watch on in joy. A fountain and bridge complete the garden's look and make for wonderful photo opportunities. Indoor ceremony options include the Lilli Suite, which overlooks the gardens and provides a modern yet stylish setting as you tie the knot. Once you're happily wed, you may host a drinks reception in the gardens, here, you can mingle with guests, sip on beverages, enjoy sumptuous canapes and watch as the sun sets on your magical day. Wedding breakfasts may then unfold in the intimate dining rooms, or the very elegant air-conditioned Conservatory Suite. Here, you will sit down and enjoy delicious homemade cuisine, using local produce where possible. There is an opportunity in the Conservatory Suite to carry your celebrations into the evening with entertainment if you wish. Accommodation Pontlands Park has 35 luxurious bedrooms for you and your guests to stay overnight. These rooms provide everything you need for a relaxing stay and a great night's sleep. This includes comfy bedding, an en-suite bathroom, and much more. Services Offered To assist with your wedding plans, our venue's team of professional, experienced staff will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. They will work closely with you to make sure you have the perfect day to look back on for many years. Our team will be on-site throughout your wedding so you can simply enjoy your unforgettable celebrations.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Colette
As a venue, we cannot wait for you to hold such a special occasion here at Pontlands Park. It really is stunning and all the staff go above and beyond to look after you and your guests throughout your whole stay.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1985
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Pontlands Park Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
70
Reception Capacity
100
No. of Bedrooms
35
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
12:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Fireworks Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Halal Catering
Vegan
Pontlands Park Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£800
Maximum Price
£1,600
Your Wedding breakfast and evening reception can be held in our Conservatory suite, this room is perfect for 30-70 guests for a seated Wedding breakfast and up to 100 total evening guests. The room hosts its own bar, has an area for a DJ to set up leaving plenty of space for dancing. There is a room hire charge of £800.00 for bookings 12 months in advance, or £1600.00 for any date over 12 months prior.
What is included in this pricing:
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
External caterers not permitted
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£50
Maximum Price
£100
Your menu will consist of 3 courses which is charged from £50.00 per person, with children ages 2-10 charged at £30.00. This is a set meal, with dietary requirements and vegetarians/vegans also being catered for. We can then add on one of our drinks packages which start from £30.00 per person to include a Reception drink, half a bottle of wine, fizz for the toast. If you do plan to invite additional evening guests, we serve our evening buffet which is charged from £26.50 per person.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Wine allowance per guest
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Reviews
(27)
Alice
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
THANK YOU ALL

A massive thank you to the team at Pontlands for making our wedding day so relaxed. The food was amazing, service was great and the overall day was brilliant. Special thanks to Colette & Aileen for putting up with all my questions through the wedding planning. We had an amazing time and we will definitely be back! Thank you once again. Alice and Brandon

Emma
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
Such a Special Day!

I just wanted to thank you and your team for making our wedding on 18th August such a special day! Thank you for all of your hard work before and on the day of the event to get it just right for us. It was so great knowing that you were there and on hand to help with the things that needed doing including getting bits done behind the scenes. All of those things that contributed to it all running so smoothly. Thank you again and I hope that you had fun on the day too, despite working so hard. You are so good at what you do. It's admirable.

Charlie
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
Our Wedding Reception

My husband and I had an evening wedding reception at Pontlands Park. We recently got married in Las Vegas & wanted a party for those who couldn't attend. The wedding reception was held in the Marquee of Pontlands Park. Both the grounds and surroundings were absolutely beautiful and we're the perfect backdrop for photos. Every step of the way has been guided with such ease from the Pontlands team and nothing was ever too much trouble. The team went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect.

Warren
Wedding: August
October 2023
Thank you

We attended a Wedding function last Saturday (5th August) at Pontlands Hotel and wanted to thank everyone involved. The food was lovely, Staff really friendly and our room spacious, clean & comfortable. Would highly recommend it and we hope to return to the Restaurant in the near future. Thank you

Elizabeth
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
Wedding Reception

We recently held our wedding reception of 100 people in the Marquee & could not recommend it enough! Staff were very helpful & polite throughout, Lisa and Colette were really helpful answering emails & questions in the run up to the event. The marquee itself looked lovely on the day, & was the perfect setting for our reception. Everyone loved the outdoor garden area by the lake, and it was the perfect setting for pictures & canapés. Those who stayed really liked the spacious rooms & breakfast.

Sian & Christopher
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
Amazing Day

We just held our wedding reception at the venue, it was an amazing day, superb room, beautiful surrounding and gardens. The amazing spa area and pools and the excellent staff, food was just amazing and had the best day! Thank you

Charlotte
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Massive Thank you.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you from myself and my husband Sam for our wedding reception last Saturday. It was the perfect day and was everything we could have asked for and more. Some wonderful memories have been truely made. We would also like to send big thank you to Colette for all of her help in the run up to the day and Aileen also on the day, superstar! Many thanks once again to you all

Ashley
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Wedding Day

Pontlands were amazing for our wedding day. The venue was beautiful and the weather held up giving us the best day. The staff went above and beyond for us and even catered to my nans needs. The food on the day was amazing and so yummy and again they catered to everyone dietary requirements. The day went so smoothly. Thank you Pontlands for making our day so special.

Elizabeth
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Enormous Thank You

Hi Lisa/ Colette/ the whole team, Henry and I just wanted to say an enormous thank you for all of your hard work and support for our wedding. We both had an absolutely brilliant day, and our guests all had an amazing time! Honestly we could not have asked for better. Everyone was super complimentary about the food, one of my cousins even said it was the best wedding food he’d ever had! The whole day ran so smoothly, and the garden area and marquee were beautiful. The rooms we all stayed in were gorgeous (I’ve already said to Henry I want to stay again!). Truly your whole team were super kind and helpful the whole weekend, and it made everything run so smoothly. Thank you so much!

Ashley
Happy couple married in June
October 2023
HUGE Thank you

We just wanted to say huge thank you so much for everything you all did for our Wedding on Sunday. We both loved it and everyone had the best time. The food and staff were amazing and everything went so smoothly. Thank you so much for make our day so special.

Pontlands Park Location & Contact Details

Address

West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 8HR, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Chelmsford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A12

Nearest Train Station

Chelmsford

Nearest Airport

Stansted or Southend

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Pontlands Park?

Every wedding is unique and beautiful in their own way.

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

Think about what you want, its your day!

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

It's hard to say, we love seeing all the different personalities shining through with the favours, or table plan names and styles.

Describe Pontlands Park in 5 adjectives

Memorable, Picturesque, Romantic, Stunning, Unforgettable

Where’s the best photo spot at Pontlands Park?

The stunning and well maintained gardens are the perfect backdrop of any photo. Our Bride and Grooms can pose on the bridge, and group shots can be taken on the lawns.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Pontlands Park?

We can whisper this to you, if you ask nicely!

What’s your favourite canapé?

We've got something for everyone - Traditional Fish & Chips, Goats cheese and spring onion wellington for the vegetarians or Melon and Vodka shot for the party guests.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Everybody loves a bacon roll.

What is Pontlands Park most unique feature?

Our original Stained Glass Window from 1879, still visible in the main house.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our staff are regularly receiving feedback on their service, friendly and helpful attitude to all guests.
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBottle of Fizz in the Bridal Suite for the night of your Wedding.