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  • 2026
  • 2023

Ashridge House

Nikita
Charlotte
Georgie
Sarah
Olivia

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: June 2026

Ashridge House is a historic wedding venue, once a royal residence to King Henry VIII and home to his daughter Princess Elizabeth I. It's the dream setting for your special day, only 30 miles from London, this stunning venue is surrounded by 190 acres of beautiful private gardens.

From the moment you walk through the doors of Ashridge House to the day of your Wedding, the Wedding Team will guarantee your wedding flows smoothly from beginning to end, helping you to create magical moments you will treasure for a lifetime.

Venue Highlights

  • Licensed for civil marriage and partnership ceremonies for up to 180 guests
  • The venue allows couples to exchange vows in a number of breathtaking locations
  • Ashridge House has beautiful heritage spaces perfect for each element of your event, such as:

-The Main Hall, for your all important wedding ceremony

-Old Library and Italian Terrace, the perfect setting for your drinks reception

-Lady Marian Alford, for dining under the opulent ceiling

  • All function spaces interconnect, so your guests can move easily between the rooms, creating a natural flow to your day.
  • Ashridge House can host your guests from a minimum of 90 up to 350 between multiple spaces

The Ashridge Estate

Nestled in tranquil woodlands, the Honeymoon Suite is a luxurious retreat for newlyweds, a perfect hideaway to unwind after your big day. Surrounding the suite are 9 stylish Deluxe King rooms, creating an intimate village-like setting for your wedding party to stay close by.

For guests celebrating late into the night, Ashridge House offers an additional 179 ensuite bedrooms, ensuring everyone can stay and join you for a delicious breakfast the next morning. For those looking to relax or recharge, the leisure facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gym, jogging trail and tennis courts - everything you need to unwind or energise after the festivities.

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Weddings at this venue

Olivia & Darren's wedding
Olivia & Darren
24 photos
Aarti & Amen's wedding
Aarti & Amen
134 photos
Abigail & David's wedding
Abigail & David
23 photos
Laura & Alasdair's wedding
Laura & Alasdair
71 photos
Mei Mei & Woody's wedding
Mei Mei & Woody
77 photos
Amy & Matt's wedding
Amy & Matt
71 photos

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Asian wedding
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Fitness centre

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Ashridge House

C
Charlie Sent on 12/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Married here 30/05/26

Got married at Ashridge house, on the 30th of may 2026. I will never be able to find enough good words to say about this stunning wedding venue.

It will always be the most beautiful building i have ever had the pleasure of entering. Being able to get married here was truly the best day of my life.

We were looked after so well by the Ashridge house team, specifically Beth, out wedding co-ordinator. She made us feel so comfortable through-out our wedding day, and every day leading up to it.

Me and my wife will definitely be back at some point just to walk around and enjoy being back at such a stunning venue.

Only small nuance we had is our stay was during a very hot weekend in the UK. Though the large venue itself stays cool, the guest accommodation and bedrooms get very hot. Especially if you're given a room on the second floor.

It would be nice if there was AC added to the bedrooms, as it would have made it way more pleasant for everyone staying with us. Hopefully this is implemented for future guests, as staying at the venue isn't cheap, so you'd expect climate control as a minimum.

Thanks for making the biggest day of my life so special. I will remember it for the rest of my life.

- C&B
Nikita
Nikita Sent on 17/10/2026
4.2 out of 5 rating

The MOST beautiful wedding venue in the UK!!

My wedding was incredible. My friends and family all said it was the most beautiful wedding they’d ever been to. The accomodation was lovely, the castle was absolutely perfect, and the food was excellent. Truly the perfect fairytale wedding.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 27/09/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

A dream venue & incredible team to support the planning of the day!

Ashridge House was the only venue we looked at, living only a mile or two down the road, I’ve spent many a dog walk passing by the house & popping into the bake house. Yet my partner and I were simply blown away seeing the stunning interior on our first visit. It’s easy to take a venue like this for granted when it’s on your doorstep, but it truly was the most magical place to get married - from the stunning Italian gardens to beautiful interior, you know regardless of weather, the venue will make for the perfect day.

We were so impressed at the whole process, from our initial visit, to then booking the venue and all of the lead up to the big day. It’s the little thoughtful touches such as a personalised box filled with goodies during your menu tasting that leave a lasting impression.

Communication was excellent throughout, all thanks to our lovely wedding coordinator Melissa, to which no question was too much. Costs were clear and well explained, with lots of extras available. The only thing I would note is the accommodation is quite expensive and a walk from the main house, to bear in mind for your guests. This was well thought out though, with buggies for our grannies & parents. The accommodation itself was beautiful and tasteful.

The day was so seamless and well organised, I had nothing to stress over and could truly relax knowing everything was in safe hands. The food was such high quality & our guests all commented how delicious it was.

How lucky we feel to have been married here, we wish we could do it all over again!
M
Molly Sent on 14/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best thing you will ever do is get married at Ashridge House!

Words will never be enough to explain how brilliant Ashridge House is. From the moment we looked round, it had a magical feeling that didn’t go away throughout the whole planning process. Our coordinator, Beth, was outstanding and any couple would be lucky to have her. She made us feel at ease, made sure we had everything we needed and nothing was ever too much trouble. The food, the service, catering round the chaos of our wedding breakfast was truly impeccable. Ashridge House really is what dreams are made of, and we are so eternally grateful full to Beth and the team for everything they did for us. Our day was a complete fairytale from start to finish and I wish we could do it all over again!
Georgie
Georgie Sent on 10/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Georgie & Rory

Ashridge was absolutely the perfect place for our wedding day. The wedding team and coordinator are exceptional - great attention to detail, completely on top of everything and ensuring the big day is managed for you and to your preferences. Their wedding packages cover absolutely everything you could think of, the venue itself and the grounds are spectacular, and the day flows seamlessly from room to room - all of which you can chose with the help of you coordinators. Special shout outs to our coordinator Libby, with Melissa from the team also helping out on the day and Gary who all managed all other of the on the day elements masterfully. We couldn't have been happier with Ashridge & the team, and had so many compliments from our guests!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 29/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

22.08.2026 A&S wedding

We had the most romantic and beautiful wedding one could ever dream of! Ashridge House is just palatial, and our guests have all described it as “the wedding they’ve ever been to and will ever be to” “it’s like a royal wedding!”

Melissa was the most thoughtful wedding coordinator ever. Everything from managing suppliers and the day, to straightening up my dress down the staircase… we were so lucky! 🍀

It was the magical day ever, and I would do anything to relive the day again at Ashridge 💖
A
Amy Sent on 28/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

Beautiful venue and really flexible with our wants for our wedding! Super organised and responsive coordinators
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 24/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

“The best wedding we have ever been to” - guests of Liv and Darren (20.08.2026)

As a couple we have been to around 20 weddings over 3 years, both in the UK and abroad, and nothing could possible compare to what we experienced. I would say that we are biased, but when multiple guests said that this was the best wedding and most beautiful ceremony they had ever been to, it’s hard to argue any differently.

From the outset, the sales team were amazing and very knowledgeable about everything wedding and Ashridge. We had the privilege of having an angel in wedding coordinator form, Libby, help us every step of the way. From answering questions and requests we had (and there were many!), to on the day reassurance , we could not have asked for any more. Libby made our dream wedding a reality. She was always there with a warm smile, a hug and was simply a ray of sunshine. From seamless coordination of suppliers, to organising 90+ guests (who had one too many pimms) with such effortless grace - we thank you!

We recommend visiting the Ashridge House wedding showcase as soon as you’re engaged, as you’ll very quickly get excited by wedding fever as you meet all of their incredible recommended suppliers, Appleblossom Flowers, Rachel Clare Cake Design and Chloe Grace Bridal Makeup, who are simply a joy to work with as they bring your wedding vision to life. Ashridge house is simply incomparable to any other wedding venue and in the absence of words to sufficiently describe our gratitude, thank you.

In the wise words of the mother of the bride ‘Beat that, anyone!’



L
Lewis Sent on 22/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale wedding

Ashridge House delivers. We had the most amazing day. Everything went to plan. Ashridge were meticulous and professional. The venue is gorgeous, the food delicious, the recommended suppliers excellent.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 11/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

1st August Wedding!

We honestly couldn’t recommend Ashridge House enough. From the moment we booked, right through to the wedding day itself, everything was absolutely incredible and we genuinely could not find one fault with the whole experience.

A special shoutout to the wedding coordinator you are assigned to around 6 months before your wedding. Ours was Amy, and she was incredible. She was so responsive, helpful and knowledgeable, and gave us the best advice throughout the final months of planning. She made everything feel so easy and took so much of the stress out of the process. Whenever we had a question or weren’t sure about something, Amy was always there to help and made us feel completely reassured.

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and one of the things we loved most was being able to utilise all of the different spaces throughout the day. It meant the day flowed so naturally and every part of the venue felt special, from start to finish.

The food was phenomenal and all of our guests commented on how amazing it was. The attention to detail throughout the entire day was incredible, and the staff were absolutely brilliant. They were constantly checking on us and our guests, making sure everyone was looked after and that the drinks were always flowing without us ever having to think about it. It made such a difference knowing everything was being taken care of behind the scenes.

The whole team were amazing and everything was so well organised. Our guests have said they had the best time and so many of them commented on how amazing the venue, food, service and overall day was.

Most importantly, we had the greatest day of our lives. Ashridge House gave us everything we could have wanted for our wedding and more, and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The attention to detail, incredible staff and beautiful setting made it so special. If you’re considering getting married here, do it! You won’t regret it.
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Kirsty Sent on 10/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives ❤️

What an amazing, amazing day. It was truly the best day of our lives, and we honestly cannot thank Ashridge House enough for making it so incredibly special.

From the moment I first saw Ashridge House, I knew it was our wedding venue. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, and our guests genuinely couldn’t believe their eyes when they arrived. Every room has its own uniqueness and its own “wow” factor, and the gardens are simply beautiful.

One of the things we loved most was how seamlessly the day flowed. Moving from one beautiful room to another throughout the day made everything feel so natural and exciting, and it meant there was always something new for our guests to discover. The whole setting is just incredible.

The staff were absolutely amazing. They were SO attentive and took care of every little detail, including things we hadn’t even thought about. Nothing ever felt like a problem, and we always felt completely looked after. The food was also absolutely beautiful, which isn’t something you can always say about wedding food! 😂 There was an abundance of food and drinks, and our guests had nothing but amazing things to say.

The team in the lead-up to the wedding were also fantastic. They were always on hand to answer our questions and help with anything we needed, which made the whole planning process feel so much easier.

A very special thank you to our coordinator, Libby, took over from Sophie quite last-minute due to her leaving the role. She handled the transition with such professionalism, was incredibly organised and completely took care of everything for us. We always felt like we were in safe hands, and we are so grateful for everything she did.

Honestly, if you are considering Ashridge House as your wedding venue, do not hesitate. It will always hold such a special place in our hearts, and we are so incredibly glad we got married here. We truly couldn’t imagine our wedding anywhere else. 🤍

And we have to give a huge shoutout to the incredible suppliers who helped make our day what it was:

Bearded Man Cocktail: basically part of the furniture at Ashridge House! 😂 Their cocktails were outstanding. Our guests kept going back… and back… and back! They were absolutely delicious, and the team were such a pleasure to work with. If you’re getting married at Ashridge, you need them!

LDN Entertainment: WOW. Our band absolutely brought the energy and got everyone on the dance floor. Our guests could not believe how good they were — singing, dancing and giving it everything all night. If you want a great party, book LDN Entertainment. Unreal!

Brittany Painter & Laura Martha our amazing photographers. Along with Hope from Social Soirée, our content creator, they were all such a calming presence on the day. They gave us exactly the right amount of guidance without ever feeling overbearing or taking us away from the wedding. They just completely slotted into the day and somehow managed to capture everything while allowing us to simply enjoy it. We are so grateful.

Kara Strings: an unbelievably talented string quartet. If you’re considering having a string quartet, DO IT! The Ashridge House setting is absolutely made for it, and having them play during our ceremony made it feel even more magical. 🤍

To everyone at Ashridge House and all of our incredible suppliers, thank you, thank you, thank you. You helped create the most perfect day and memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Ashridge House will always be such a special place to us, and we will forever be grateful that we got to say “I do” there. 🤍
Lisa-Marie
Lisa-Marie Sent on 28/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Ashridge love story

What a day. We had big ideas and no clue about how to turn our dream venue into our dream wedding. We were so lucky (and forever grateful) to Sophie, who went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Every single member of the team was a pleasure to work with and we had so many compliments about the staff at Ashridge from our guests throughout the day. Big shout out to Bobby and Gary who couldn’t do enough behind the scenes and make the whole journey that lot smoother and give us the time to enjoy the moment throughout. The service for the wedding breakfast was impeccable and the food itself stunning. We had a lot of requests from guests with allergies but the meals were adapted and delivered with excellence. Thank you to everyone who was involved on the day we can’t thank you enough. We shared our first date at the house 10 years ago, and now can write another chapter in our story, that you’ve played a huge role in. Thank you so much!
J
Judy Sent on 15/05/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

We got married in April and it truly felt like a dream. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and the staff were all so friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the whole day.
Natasha
Natasha Sent on 02/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!

We got married on 25 April 2026, and we had a truly wonderful time. Sophie, our wedding event manager, was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process and made everything feel smooth and manageable!

We were able to visit the venue multiple times in advance, which really helped us plan and feel confident about the day. We opted to dry hire the venue and chose a caterer and photographer/ videographer who were not on the preferred supplier list, and thankfully everything came together seamlessly, they all worked really well as a team.

We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue, the food, and the overall experience. It was an unforgettable day, and we couldn’t have asked for more! Thank you!
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Eleanor Sent on 27/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded every expectation at every stage

We got married at Ashridge House on 14 February 2026.

At every stage of the process, from our initial tour of the venue, to the planning process, to the day itself, everyone at Ashridge (in particular our coordinator Melissa) went above and beyond.

During the year and a half lead up to our wedding, Melissa answered any query extremely responsively and nothing was ever too much of an ask. She ensured that we kept on track with regular meetings in the six month lead up and paid such amazing attention to detail.

As to the wedding day itself, from the moment we arrived on the afternoon prior everyone at Ashridge was so warm, accommodating and honestly could not do enough for us (a comment we also received from so many of our guests). As a perfectionist who had literal nightmares for over a year prior to the day worrying about all the things that could go wrong, I wish I had not worried - the team ensured that everything ran absolutely perfectly.

You only need to look at pictures of Ashridge House to see how beautiful it is but what really makes it is the professionalism, exceptionally high standards of service and warm nature of the team. Our wedding day was genuinely the most perfect and best day of our lives and the team at Ashridge House has such a big part to play in that.
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25 Oct
Open Door

For the first time ever, experience both of Ashridge House's wedding venues in a single visit.

Join us for a special Wedding Showcase and discover the unique charm of our two wedding venues: The House, our iconic Grade I listed mansion, and Duke's Yard, our beautifully restored contemporary venue.

Explore one venue or experience the magic of both, each exquisitely styled for a wedding and brought to life by a collection of award-winning suppliers. Sample delicious food and drink, gather inspiration for your special day, and meet our expert wedding team who will be on hand to help bring your vision to life.

Plus, enjoy exclusive showcase-only offers available across both venues.

Date: From 25/10/2026 to 25/10/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 16:00
Place: Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

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