Description
Surround yourself in over 400 years of history. Set within Hatfield Park, Hatfield House Hospitality has two wedding spaces for you to choose from. The setting of each venue is dramatically different but provide equally eye-catching qualities. Our biggest indoor venue, the magnificent Tudor Old Palace, was built in 1485 and the childhood home of Elizabeth I where she held her first Council of State. It is one of the foremost examples of mediaeval brickwork in the country, and still retains its original wood beams and impressive high ceilings. The Tapestry, elegantly hanging in the Old Palace, is a replica of the original 'Devonshire Hunting Series', which you can now find in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The stunning and open Knot Garden, attached to the Old Palace, is based on Elizabethan patterns, and provides the most picturesque wedding photos. The Raised Lawn is perfect for outdoor blessings, drinks receptions, and lawn games, with breath-taking views of Hatfield House, home to Lord and Lady Salisbury who reside there today. The Old Palace can accommodate large weddings from 80 250 guests on long or round banqueting tables, and space for a DJ and dancefloor. Our large bar is attached to the room, meaning guests do not have to wonder far for drinks, and is the perfect space to add additional entertainment such as photobooths. The Riding School blends historic features with modern architecture to offer a contemporary alternative. Located in the Stable Yard, its origin was to accommodate the horses and families motor cars. In 2010 the Riding School was transformed into what it is today. Its glass roof allows the room to be flooded with natural daylight, and the mezzanine level adds versatile characteristics to this venue. This is a fitting venue for smaller weddings of 40 110 guests. The Riding School can also be hired out in conjunction with the Old Palace. All our venues have ample free parking and direct train links with Hatfield Station adjacent to Hatfield Park. The Old Palace and Riding School are also licensed for civil ceremonies. Hatfield House is a renowned filming location for blockbuster hits such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Batman Begins, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and Netflix productions such as The Crown, The Great, and Bridgerton.
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Key Details
Capacity:
40 - 400Price from:
£180Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Unusual weddings
- Asian wedding
- Castle
- Stately home
- Historic
- Landmark
- Marquees and tents
- Woodland and festival
- Church
- Outdoor license
- Tipis and yurts
- Vineyard weddings
- Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
- Fire ceremony
- Civil ceremony licence
- Religious ceremony license
Dining options:
- Seated meal facilities
- Corkage option
- Private catering allowed
- Alcohol licence
- Buffet meal facilities
- In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
- Marquee available
- Entertainment licence
- Live band facilities
- Evening reception facilities
- DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation:
- Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Venue staff assistance:
- Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
- Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
- Hairdresser
- Beautician
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Car parking
- Changing room for wedding guests
- Pet-friendly