Skip to main content
Weddings

About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2004

Last update: March 2026

Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, is a wedding venue located in Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey. This historic Georgian mansion holds protected heritage status and sits at the peak of London's biggest Royal Park. It is also the only wedding venue situated within a London Royal Park and is home to around 650 deer. A tranquil setting, it feels a million miles from the bustle of the nearby city.

Facilities and Capacity
Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park is a Grade II listed Georgian Mansion and the front portico is adorned with classic Wisteria. The interior features high Georgian ceilings and a harmonious atmosphere that offers a calm vibe for your wedding celebrations. Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park offers two different venues. The Belvedere can comfortably host up to 140 guests for both ceremony and reception in a neutral light-filled space that lends itself to any style or colour scheme. A further 60 guests can be accommodated for the later festivities. Full-height windows lead straight out to The Belvedere Terrace, offering stunning west-facing views across The Thames Valley. The outdoor terrace has wedding licensing, perfect for ceremonies under the charming Oak Pergola. The Russell Suite holds a wedding license and perfectly accommodates up to 70 daytime guests or 100 evening guests. This elegant room boasts grand Georgian bay windows, soaring ceilings, and beautiful marble fireplaces. The Woodland Garden serves as The Russell Suite's private outdoor area and offers the option for outdoor wedding ceremonies under a specially designed Oak Gazebo. King Henry's Mound in the gardens has London's only view protected by law. The beautifully maintained grounds of Pembroke Lodge offer amazing photo opportunities all year round.

Services Offered
Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park has hosted weddings for over 50 years. They ensure every detail is perfectly managed from start to finish. The dedicated team happily tailors their services to your vision, whether it is an elaborate celebration or a cosy, intimate gathering. Their flexible approach means no wedding is too big or too small for their expert attention.

  • Woman-owned
Messages sent successfully.

Bundle and save time!
Contact Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park and their preferred suppliers

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

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

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
illustration question

Do you have any questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

Reviews for Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park

Josie
Josie Sent on 10/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

The Belvedere suite at Pembroke Lodge was the perfect setting for our wedding on a hot June Saturday! The views from the terrace are incredible and the flowers in the Pembroke Lodge grounds formed the perfect setting for our wedding photos - the wisteria was even still in bloom! The food and drink were plentiful and delicious. We want to especially thank Nelson who kept the whole day running smoothly and was so accommodating, anytime we needed him, he was there. It was a perfect day and we would highly recommend this venue!
Dominic
Dominic Sent on 08/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day

My wife and I hosted our wedding at Pembroke Lodge in the Belvedere Suite. With the help of the events team our day was a huge success, everything flowed smoothly and our guests were well cared for. The team communicated with us clearly and responsively, they were keen to assist whenever we needed guidance.
Yeji
Yeji Sent on 03/09/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful grounds and a smoothly run wedding

We had a really lovely wedding at Pembroke Lodge and would definitely recommend the venue to other couples.

The venue itself is beautiful. I was initially worried that the gardens might look a little brown after the lack of rain, but I was pleasantly surprised on the day. The grounds were kept very well, with lovely green grass and flowers throughout the garden. It made such a beautiful backdrop for our wedding.

The wedding day itself ran very smoothly. Time absolutely flew by, but everything stayed on schedule and we felt very well looked after. Sid, the Events Manager, was particularly helpful on the day. He did a great job managing the timeline and making sure everything moved along as it should. Lucy was also very helpful in the lead up to the wedding, particularly with email communication.

The food was good and having the catering in house definitely made things much less stressful. It was lovely to have everything served warm without having to coordinate with an external caterer.

There were a couple of things during the planning process that were a little confusing. Pembroke Lodge normally serves the wedding cake in the evening, but we wanted to serve ours as the dessert instead. We were initially told this would not be a problem, but when we later confirmed the arrangements, we were told there would be an additional £8 per person charge. We felt this was quite steep for cutting and serving a cake that was not made by the venue, particularly as changing our main course to duck was £7.50 per person. We ultimately served the cake with coffee outside the meal instead, which worked perfectly well. I would recommend confirming any changes to the standard catering arrangements and associated charges early on, as there seemed to be some miscommunication around this and we ended up having two pre wedding meetings rather than one.

The other thing I would mention is the air conditioning. When I viewed the venue, I was told there would be four AC units in the dining room, and this was later revised to three. On the wedding day, there were actually only two AC units and two fans. Unfortunately, our wedding was in August and it reached around 28°C, so the dining room did get quite warm. The Russell Suite is also south facing, which certainly did not help on such a warm day. The AC units were relatively small for the size of the room and struggled to make much of a difference. I completely appreciate that nobody in London was particularly prepared for that level of heat 😅, but if you are planning a summer wedding, it is definitely something I would ask about and have a plan for.

If you are considering the Russell Suite specifically, one thing to be aware of is that the entrance is shared with cafe guests, so it is less private than the other suite at the venue. We had a few random people appearing in our photos and even had some cafe guests asking to take photos with me! 😅 It was actually quite funny and made for some memorable moments, but it is worth knowing about if privacy is important to you. The first floor, however, is for private use, so once we went upstairs after the ceremony we did not encounter any strangers.

I would also recommend thinking carefully about your guests' exit plan. We had quite a few guests struggle to get Ubers and taxis at the end of the evening, as the security at the gate would not open the gate for some of the cars. We had chartered a bus for our guests, so thankfully this worked smoothly for us. In fact, it worked a little too well as guests from another wedding at Pembroke Lodge ended up joining our bus because they were also having trouble getting transport out! 😅 Definitely have a clear plan for getting your guests home, especially if your wedding finishes later in the evening.

One thing we really appreciated was how flexible they were with our decorations. We were able to deliver our non perishable decorations the day before, and the team set everything up according to our instructions. We could then collect the decorations the day after the wedding, along with our leftover cake, which made the whole process much easier.

Overall, we had a fantastic day and were very happy with our choice of venue. There were a few communication issues during the planning process and some practical things we would recommend future couples prepare for, but none of these took away from what was ultimately probably the best day of our lives. ❤️

We would definitely recommend Pembroke Lodge. The beautiful setting, helpful staff and smooth running of the wedding made it a really enjoyable experience. Just make sure you clarify the finer details during planning, think about the weather if you are having a summer wedding, and most importantly, have a solid plan for getting everyone home at the end of the night!
L
Lucy Sent on 31/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue

We had the absolute best day of our lives celebrating our wedding at Pembroke Lodge! While the venue and surroundings are obviously breathtaking, the true standout is the incredible team behind it all. Every single person we worked with throughout the process was professional, warm, and deeply accommodating. We felt fully supported from our very first planning meeting right through to the end of the big day.

Getting married in the Russell Suite was pure magic. The flow between the stunning indoor setup and the beautiful outdoor spaces made the whole event feel seamless and relaxed. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue or a better team to trust with our special day. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a stress-free, picturesque wedding
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 28/08/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

A perfect day

We want to thank Sid, Lucy and the whole team at Pembroke Lodge for giving us such a perfect wedding day- it could not have gone any better! We hired the Russell Suite in mid-August for ~60 day guests and ~80 evening guests.

Lucy was incredibly helpful with my (many!) emails leading up to the day, answering all my questions and helping resolve any queries we had. The day went as well as I had hoped, and planned, and we were thrilled with how it all turned out.

The service on the day was great. The food is very nice (on the slightly pricey side, but it was great quality and we were very impressed at our tasting) and the venue was perfect. Sid was very helpful in directing everyone to the right places and calming me down(!) and ensuring the day went smoothly.

Our only criticism was that there was some confusion over whether we were allowed a tiered ‘cheesecake’ as well as a traditional wedding cake, which resulted in some back and forth discussions however we decided to just have the traditional cake in the end.

The Russell Suite was great as a venue having the different rooms that people could retreat to (the bar/reception area, the courtyard outside, the breakfast/ceremony room etc) and it also felt a lot more intimate and full of character than other venues we had seen before.

Thank you again for such a wonderful day!
E
Ellie Sent on 17/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best 🩷✨🧡

Wow, what an absolutely perfect day! This venue is stunning, but it’s the team that really make the experience. Nelson was the absolute best and kept the whole day running so smoothly. The kitchen team worked incredibly hard and produced the most delicious food. Our friends and family haven't stopped complimenting the seamless flow, Nelson's amazing hosting, and the food ( how can I get more of that sticky toffee pudding?!).

Planning was also made so easy because Lucy and the team were always so quick to reply to our questions. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. If you want a stress-free and truly magical day, book this venue! 🫶🏽
H
Hannah Sent on 15/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue and incredible staff

We just had our reception at Pembroke and it was truly the most magical day. Guests were coming up to me all night to say how lovely the food was, how attentive the staff were, and what an incredible location/venue it is. Nelson our events manager was absolutely incredible and really made sure that my new husband and I could just go and enjoy our day. I couldn’t recommend the venue enough!
Josh
Josh Sent on 09/08/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect setting for our wedding

Daiane and I could not have been happier with our wedding at Pembroke Lodge. It is an extraordinarily beautiful place to get married, and the combination of the setting in Richmond Park, the house and gardens, and the atmosphere of the venue made the whole day feel very special.

From the planning stages through to the wedding itself, everything was handled with enormous care and professionalism. A particular thank you must go to Robert and Lucy, who looked after us so brilliantly as our wedding organisers. They were patient, responsive and reassuring throughout the process, helped us work through all the many details that went into organising our wedding, and made us feel that the day was genuinely in safe hands. Both were wonderfully helpful in the final run-up, when there were so many last-minute things to organise.

On the day, everything came together beautifully. The ceremony, wedding breakfast, evening reception and all the transitions between them felt effortless. The staff were warm, attentive and unobtrusive, and our guests were extremely complimentary about both the venue and the way the day was run.

Pembroke Lodge feels grand and historic without ever feeling impersonal. It also seems to be good value when considering similar options. With its views across Richmond Park and the gardens outside, it was exactly the kind of elegant but relaxed summer wedding we had hoped for.

We have incredibly happy memories of our wedding on 17 July 2026, and are very grateful to Robert, Lucy and the whole Pembroke Lodge team for the part they played in making it such a wonderful day.

Highly recommended to anyone considering Pembroke Lodge for their wedding.
Kevin
Kevin Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Special Day Made Possible by Amazing Team @ Pembroke Lodge

Had our wedding, Ceremony & Reception, at Pembroke Lodge last week, and are so glad we chose this special place. From the moment we were shown around, right through to the day itself, the events team took away so much of the stress and anxiety that comes with planning a wedding. The setting, food and staff all came together to make our day unforgettable.
Special mention needed for Sid, our co-ordinator over all those months.
Thanks again
Charlotte & Kevin
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 06/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Location ❤️❤️

Pembroke Lodge was always my dream wedding venue, and they absolutely did not disappoint. From the planning stages through to the wedding day itself, the entire team was warm, friendly, and incredibly supportive. They made the whole experience feel seamless and gave us confidence that we were in safe hands every step of the way.

On the day, everything was perfect. The staff were attentive and welcoming to our guests, and the level of service they delivered went far beyond our expectations. The food and drinks were amazing, and our guests had an absolutely wonderful time.
A special thank you to Robert, who was exceptionally kind and helpful throughout. Just before I walked down the aisle, he helped fix my wedding dress, something he certainly didn't have to do, but a gesture that perfectly reflects how invested the whole team was in making sure our day was a success.

Looking back on our wedding fills my husband and I with so much happiness and emotion. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team and would wholeheartedly recommend Pembroke Lodge to any couple looking for a truly special wedding experience. ✨💍
T
Tamsin Sent on 31/07/2026
3.8 out of 5 rating

It would have been perfect if they had mitigated for the warm weather better!

There is no question that the venue is absolutely stunning, and our event planner was so thorough and professional. The food was divine and what a beautiful backdrop of Richmond Park! However, it was an extremely hot day and granted, Pembroke Lodge cannot control the weather, but the conservatory was still too hot for the sit down meal despite the AC units. And on the terrace, we asked if they could supply umbrellas but they said we would have to supply our own?! I feel like the venue should provide what is needed for guest comfort given the price that we are already paying. In the end, our guests had to huddle under trees off to the side because there was not a spot of shade which meant that our string quartet were just abandoned and playing on their own. This was a slight disappointment to an otherwise perfect day, but I feel like the venue need to think about better guest comfort especially as our summers are only getting warmer!
E
Emilia Sent on 27/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives!

We got married in the Russell Suite on 11 July and it was the best day of our lives! We are both so glad that we chose to have our wedding at Pembroke Lodge. The setting was beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff were wonderful, both in the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself. Huge thanks to Robert who was an absolute star, making sure that everything went smoothly. The perfect day!
N
Natalie Sent on 27/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day - Belvedere Room

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day or venue - it exceeded all of our expectations!

From the very beginning of the planning process, Nicola and Nelson were incredibly organised, responsive, and always happy to answer our questions, making everything feel completely stress-free.

On the day itself, everything ran seamlessly, and a huge thank you goes to Nelson. He made sure we didn't have to think about a single thing, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy every moment. It was clear how much he genuinely cared, and so many of our guests commented on how amazing he was.

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and we've received nothing but positive feedback from our guests about both the setting and the service.

Thank you to everyone at Pembroke Lodge, especially Nelson, for making our wedding day so special. We couldn't have wished for a better experience!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 20/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect Day

Our wedding at Pembroke Lodge in the Belvedere Suite was amazing, we got married on the 9th July 2026 and it was boiling but the staff did everything to help us and our guests stay comfortable.

The venue is gorgeous as is the gardens all around. Robert our event manager is an absolute gem and we can't thank him enough for everything he did in the planning and on the day. All the other staff were also great, so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process.

The food and drinks were amazing, we got so many compliments on our wedding breakfast and the drinks reception, with people saying it was some of the best they'd experienced at weddings.

Overall, we can't fault it, we have no regrets with our venue choice and we just want to thank everyone who contributed to making our day as special as possible.

Charlotte & Patrik xx
E
Ellie Sent on 19/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible wedding venue

Pembroke Lodge is a dream of a wedding venue. Everything from the day itself to the planning, logistics and communication in the lead-up were pitch-perfect. All our questions were responded to quickly and with so much care and warmth. And hats off to our event coordinator Nelson, who is clearly a pro at what he does! We felt in such safe hands every step of the way - he always brought such fun and energy both in the lead-up to, and on, our special day.

And what a day it was! We had the best day of our lives, without a doubt. The venue, the views, the food, the seamlessness of the whole operation. We can't thank the team enough for making it so perfect. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was, and that it was one of the best weddings they've ever attended, which is no doubt in part due to the amazing staff and backdrop.

We can't recommend Pembroke Lodge enough!

Ellie & Jimmy
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to make your big decisions easier.

Badges

Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2022 Winner
illustration message review

You've seen what other couples are saying

Share what you're looking for and see if it's the right fit for you.

Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park Real Weddings

Jen and Dan & Dam
7 photos · 02/05/2026
Rodceli & Adolfo
73 photos · 26/04/2026
Charlotte & Nelson
52 photos · 13/08/2025
Shatra & Angelo
87 photos · 20/07/2025
Maria & Michele
32 photos · 12/07/2025
Lexi & Jen
61 photos · 20/06/2025

Deals

Preferred suppliers

DJ2K
5.0 out of 5 rating , 329 reviews
· Music and DJs
Liquid Strings
5.0 out of 5 rating , 35 reviews
· Music and DJs
Fiona Kelly Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 31 reviews
· Photographers
Richard Murgatroyd Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 44 reviews
· Photographers
Harmony Event Decorations
5.0 out of 5 rating , 14 reviews
· Decor Hire and Styling
Benni Carol Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 17 reviews
· Photographers

Map

Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park TW10 5HX Richmond-upon-Thames (Surrey)
illustration visit

Schedule a visit.

Get an in-person vibe check and have your questions answered in real time.

Other suppliers in Surrey for your wedding

Wedding Venues

Replies within 24 hours