Down Hall is one of Hertfordshire’s finest wedding venues and is located in Bishop’s Stortford near Harlow in the beautiful Hertfordshire and Essex countryside.

With a history dating back to 1322, Down Hall has a wonderful array of rooms and suites to host the most intimate of ceremonies, luxury wedding breakfasts and stunning receptions. Set in 110 acres of park and woodland, Down Hall is the perfect destination for a truly memorable wedding day.

From an intimate ceremony in our historic Prior Suite, a lavish wedding breakfast in the stylish Bridgeman Suite to the perfect pictures in the extensive gardens, Down Hall provides a magical backdrop to your fairytale wedding. This luxurious country house hotel is the perfect location to host all the elements of your wedding day or as the venue for the celebrations after your church ceremony.


Down Hall is one of England’s most established country house hotels. The luxury interiors, ornate ceilings and abundance of natural daylight make for an experience like no other. Our 98 bedrooms are all individually designed to reflect the grandeur, elegance and character of this historic property.

The kitchen team at Down Hall provide a variety of menus to suit your occasion. As an independent hotel, the team are free from restriction and can adapt your menu to suit your wedding and cater to your exact requirements.

Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Down Hall is 45 minutes from central London and also ideally located just 15 minutes from Stansted Airport making it ideal for wedding guests arriving from national or international locations.