Former royal palace Ashridge House is a magical venue for your fairy-tale wedding. Once a royal residence to King Henry VIII and home to his daughter, Princess Elizabeth I, Ashridge House is a spectacular Grade I Listed stately home in leafy Hertfordshire, only 30 miles from London and surrounded by 190 acres of beautiful private gardens.

With its Gothic architecture, grand, turreted façades and historic grounds, Ashridge House is the perfect backdrop to host your wedding day. The magnificent interconnecting function rooms provide the most elegant of settings for your special day, and all of them are licensed for civil ceremonies. The team here are confident that a combination of the historic rooms will offer you exactly what you need.

Whether you choose to tie the knot on the magnificent sweeping staircase overlooking the Grand Hall or say ‘I do’ in the Lady Marian Alford Room with its opulent gold leaf adorned ceiling, Ashridge House is steeped in historic charm and grandeur.





If the sun is shining, using the South Terrace as your stage is a magical option as you can take advantage of the beautiful views of the private gardens. The Victorian Fernery, set in formal gardens, offers a more intimate feel for smaller weddings or elopements. Ashridge House is also able to offer blessings in the Chapel, providing a romantic scene in which to set your day.

One of the highly experienced wedding coordinators here will look after all of your venue requirements and will be with you every step of the way to make sure your dream wedding becomes a reality. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding or a grand wedding ceremony for up to 180 guests, Ashridge House’s timeless elegance offers a fairy-tale setting for your special day. If you would like to share your day with additional guests, they can host up to 210 guests in their largest space for a formal sit down dinner and up to 400 for a magical reception.

With 190 bedrooms on-site, your loved ones can relax and enjoy Ashridge House’s exquisite setting.

Send an enquiry via Amazing Space Weddings - see for yourself just how special Ashridge House really is.