Wedding Venues in the Chilterns
Nestled just northwest of London, the Chiltern Hills – often simply called the Chilterns – offer a breathtaking setting for weddings that blend natural beauty with timeless charm. This chalk escarpment stretches for 45 miles from Goring-on-Thames in Oxfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire, spanning 660 square miles across four counties: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire.
Renowned for its rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and picture-perfect villages, the Chilterns provide an idyllic backdrop for a wedding day to remember. Whether you're dreaming of a rustic barn celebration, a refined country house affair, or a chic gathering in a historic market town, the Chilterns offer a rich variety of venues to suit every couple’s vision.
In this unique corner of England, you’ll find:
Elegant manor houses tucked into the hillsides
Converted barns full of rustic charm
Stately homes with landscaped gardens and sweeping views
Boutique hotels in lively market towns
Intimate village halls and quaint countryside chapels
From grand celebrations to intimate gatherings, the Chilterns is home to venues that celebrate both the landscape’s natural beauty and its cultural heritage. With excellent transport links and a peaceful atmosphere, this area offers the perfect blend of accessibility and escape.
Scroll below to explore a handpicked selection of wedding venues across the Chilterns. Browse stunning photographs, read about each location's unique features, and find the perfect place to say “I do” in one of England’s most enchanting landscapes.
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 30-180 Reception Capacity 30-450
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.
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 500+
Stonor Park is a historic country house and private deer park situated in a valley in the Chiltern Hills at Stonor, about four miles north of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. An exclusive use wedding venue, with its own 13th-century private Catholic chapel. 'Possibly the most beautiful setting of any house in England' - the late Lord Gibson, Chairman of the National Trust.
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2-499 Reception Capacity 2-499
Set in the Chilterns’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – yet under an hour from Central London - the Gaddesden Estate has been home to the Halsey family for 500 years. Today the estate offers a range of wedding and events spaces surrounding the main house - The Golden Parsonage.
Tring, Hertfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 6-250 Reception Capacity 250
Pendley Manor is located in the heart of idyllic Hertfordshire countryside, surrounded by 32 acres of natural beauty and is home to a party of peacocks. The historic manor house has 84 newly refurbished bedrooms and 10 exceptional meeting rooms, all with plenty of natural daylight. 35 minutes from London Euston to Tring Station, 30 minutes from Heathrow.
Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-120 Reception Capacity 2-150
Bix Manor is a magnificent 17th Century brick and flint barn located in the Oxfordshire countryside overlooking farmland, just 2 miles from Henley-on-Thames. Bix Manor is offered for exclusive private hire for weddings and special occasions. The Old Tithe Barn is a beautiful venue for loving and intimate wedding receptions for up to 150 guests.
Hambleden, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 40-114 Reception Capacity 40-114
Welcome to Old Luxters Barn - the wedding venue of choice in Oxfordshire. Old Luxters Barn is located in the Hambleden Valley, near Henley-on-Thames, set within a renowned Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The barn is part of Chiltern Valley Winery, Brewery and Vineyard, therefore offering a unique venue for those seeking a different and atmospheric location at any time of year.
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 50-120 Reception Capacity 150
A 12th Century former medieval Abbey nestled within 10 acres of picturesque grounds in the heart of the Chilterns. This exclusive use venue is full character and perfectly blends history with today’s contemporary wedding celebrations. From grand ceremonies to intimate weddings, Missenden Abbey is the perfect setting for your wedding day.
Berkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 150
Our beautiful 300-year-old, award winning dry hire barns provide the perfect place for your wedding. Our 1 wedding per weekend policy and accommodation onsite, allows you to make this more than just one day of celebration!
Hemel Hempstead , Hertfordshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 2-140 Reception Capacity 2-200
Comprising of 127 acres of Stunning capability brown land, the location is like no other. With a walled garden and a charming woodland shared with a water tower and pump house, this is the perfect destination for you wedding day.
Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 130 Reception Capacity 200
The Kings Chapel is a truly breathtaking find for your special day! Set in the beautiful historic market town of Old Amersham, where character and history meet in an ideal location, The Kings Chapel has managed to remain Old Amersham’s best kept secret! You & your guests are sure to fall in love with the historic charm through the large arched windows overlooking the Chiltern’s infamous countryside.