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Last update: September 2024

Ardington House: A Timeless Georgian Estate for Memorable Weddings

Ardington House, an enchanting Georgian manor dating from 1720, graces the countryside of Wantage, Oxfordshire. This private estate, nestled on the edge of the charming Ardington village, boasts lovingly tended gardens, sweeping lawns, and a tranquil lake—creating an idyllic backdrop for your special day.

Elegant Spaces for Your Celebration

Ardington House offers a variety of delightful settings for your wedding:

  • Ceremony Locations: Choose between the grand interiors of the house or the romantic outdoor setting of Temple Island.
  • Reception Areas: Welcome your guests in the impressive Imperial Hall or on the gardens.
  • Lakeside Marquee: Host up to 200 guests for a wedding breakfast and joyous evening festivities.

Our semi-permanant marquee is a vision of elegance, adorned with soft chiffon draping, a chequered dance floor, and a full fairy light ceiling. Panoramic views of the stately house, lake, and manicured gardens complete this picturesque setting.

Comfortable Accommodation

After the festivities, retire to our inviting on-site accommodation, allowing you and your guests to fully immerse in the Ardington experience. Full weekend hire is avaliable for a truly memorable experience.

Attentive Services

  • Catering: Our skilled in-house team will craft a menu to delight your guests.
  • Exclusive Use: Enjoy the luxury of having this magnificent estate entirely to yourselves.
  • Dry Hire: Flexible options available

Key Features

  • Stunning Georgian architecture
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens and serene lake
  • Versatile indoor and outdoor ceremony options
  • Fully-equipped lakeside marquee
  • Comfortable on-site accommodation
  • Expert in-house catering services
  • Exclusive use of the entire estate

At Ardington House, we blend historical charm with modern comforts to create a truly special venue for your wedding day. Here, amidst the gentle Oxfordshire countryside, you'll find the perfect setting to begin your new chapter together.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Ardington House

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Tash A. Sent on 30/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue!

The most unique and special wedding venue with beautiful grounds and just the perfect setting for a ceremony either in the stunning hall or island.
We cannot thank the team at Ardington House enough for the most wonderful wedding day! Charlie and the team provided excellent support during the last year and a half of constant postponements due to Covid, we could not have got through such a difficult time without them!
We are so grateful to have celebrated in the beautiful house, gardens and marquee, which has left us with long lasting memories and gorgeous photos!
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Jess A. Sent on 26/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

Thanks so much for helping us to organise the most amazing wedding at Ardington!

The house and the marquee were perfect venues, and looked absolutely beautiful. We really did feel at home, it was pretty magical to "live" somewhere like Ardington!
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Jess Sent on 28/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You

Thanks so much for helping us to organise the most amazing wedding at Ardington!

The house and the marquee were perfect venues, and looked absolutely beautiful. Dragos and Lydia looked after everyone so well - we really did feel at home. It was pretty magical to "live" somewhere like Ardington
J
Jordan Sent on 15/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We can't thank you enough

Thank you all for the amazing effort you all go to, to make all this possible! Our wedding day was everything we could ask for and more. Honestly the best day we could have ever have imagined, the venue and all the staff really made it truly perfect thank you too everyone behind the scenes ! Just once again thank you too all of you for everything you’ve done for us.
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Hannah Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You!

We had such a wonderful day! Thank you again to the whole team for making everything run so smoothly.
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Alex Sent on 04/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Weekend

We had a such a wonderful weekend at Ardington. The whole team made us feel so at home and we have had so many compliments on what a brilliant and beautiful venue Ardington was
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Guy Sent on 03/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

The whole day went so well from start to finish and I really think that we have you guys to thank for so much of it. The venue was absolutely beautiful
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Charlie Sent on 19/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You!

Evans and I would just like to say a HUGE thank you from us and our families. We had the most amazing day and your team made everything run seamlessly. The weather was on our side and the whole day was perfect. It really was the dream setting. Our guests had an amazing day and we had so many compliments on it and that’s all thanks to you guys.
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Charlie Sent on 31/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much

Honestly, we couldn't have wished for a better day, in a better venue. Everything went perfectly, everyone loved it and most importantly me and Greg loved it. I am so glad I chose Ardington, every detail made the day even more magical than we had thought, Dragos & Lydia were amazing, made the night before and the morning run as smooth as possible. Charlie and Sarah have been a pleasure to liaise with, answering all of my little questions to help me feel at ease before the big day.
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Poppy Sent on 03/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you From The Zaks

Andy and I wanted to say a massive thank you for all your help and support over our wedding back in June. From all the preparation, set-up, our accommodation and the day itself, you were all so friendly and helpful. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue and we had such an amazing day! Thank you all so much!
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Max Sent on 17/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful

The guests (ourselves included) had our breath taken away by the venue, the food and drinks. Not sure if you heard but your wonderful team was the first to be thanked in Max's speech.

Everything went smoothly in the end and we loved it all. Please also help to thank Dragos & Lydia for us for being so lovely and helpful.

It was a pleasure working with you all.
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Holly Sent on 01/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating

The whole day went perfectly

I truly cannot thank you and the Ardington house team enough for helping us host what I can honestly say was just the best day EVER! Sam and I couldn't stop smiling (and we still haven't).
It was the perfect day and being surrounded by all of our family and friends in such a wonderful location is something we will never ever forget.
Ardington is an incredibly special venue and somewhere that we will always think about with the fondest of memories. I miss it so much already!
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Joe Sent on 28/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was Fantastic

Following our wedding everyone and everything was fantastic. Dragos and Lidia were lovely and incredibly helpful, catering was top notch, organisation was excellent. We've had so many complimentary comments from our guests - Ardington really is superb
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Hannah Sent on 28/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Smith Wedding

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We had the best day of our lives! Ardington House was a beautiful venue and perfect from start to finish.

You and the team have been incredible and I can't thank you enough for all your help, support and calming words before the big day.
Hope to keep in touch, and thank you again.

Hannah and Nick (Mr & Mrs Smith!) xxx
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Tammie Sent on 28/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing

We had the most amazing day which ran so smoothly. We can't thank everyone enough at Ardington and Barton house who were so professional yet made us feel we were organising our day with friends. The most beautiful venue which wowed our guests.
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