Description
Set among 15 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, Royal Berkshire is an elegant wedding venue located in Ascot, Berkshire. This Queen Anne house was built in 1705 for the son of the first Duke of Marlborough, Charles Churchill. Offering a unique balance of relaxed comfort, informal surroundings and impeccable service, the house and gardens boast the picture-perfect venue for your special day.
Facilities and Capacity
Royal Berkshire accommodates indoor wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships ranging from 30 to 150 guests. The Berkshire Suite is the perfect space for lavish events, complete with its very own private bar and welcoming up to 150 people for the occasion. The venue also boasts rolling acres of landscaped English gardens featuring lawns, terraces, and a fountain for a beautiful photography session. Additionally, a newly opened outdoor ceremony area named the Secret Walled Garden gives an air of privacy for the memorable service. Couples excited by the idea of their very own country house can look forward to hiring the venue on an exclusive use basis. For those honeymooning abroad, the country house is only a 20-minute drive from Heathrow airport, making for a convenient travelling experience.
Services Offered
All nearlyweds have unique ideas of how they want their special day to look, so the team at Royal Berkshire ensures your goals are fulfilled. The group creates bespoke weddings to suit a couple's every need, or the stylish wedding packages can make for a fun and low-stress planning experience. From small and intimate family gatherings to lavish luxury celebrations, the dedicated team of professionals pull out all the stops to ensure they deliver the best. A dedicated wedding coordinator remains on hand, guiding couples with their team of experts and recommended suppliers. Locally sourced and seasonal produce ensures nearlyweds receive a deliciously bespoke wedding menu. Lastly, 66 beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites provide a comfortable and cosy overnight stay for the wedding weekend.
Key Details
Capacity:
4 - 150Price from:
£145Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Sporting
- Small hotel
- Historic
- Woodland and festival
- Outdoor license
- Tipis and yurts
- Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
- 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
- Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
- Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
- Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
- Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
- Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
- Fitness centre
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Car parking
- Helipad
- Confetti permitted
- Pet-friendly
User Reviews
Deals
Winter Romance
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Expires on 31/03/2025
Escape to a winter wonderland all of your own with our bespoke winter romance package. Cosy up with your family and friends as you gather together to celebrate a love like no other within our enchanting 18th century mansion house. The fire is blazing as you and your guests raise a glass in our warm and welcoming Polo bar, before being whisked away to our Berkshire suite for a standout wedding breakfast, and round off the evening with a late night bite. We cant wait to celebrate with you!
Package includes:
Two glasses of Winter Pimms per person
A selection of Nibbles
3 course set menu
Half a bottle of house wine per person
One glass of Ridgeview English Sparkling Wine per person
3 Item finger food buffet
Private hire of our Berkshire suite, including private bar space
Tables, chivari chairs, linen napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
Silver cake stand & knife
Complimentary menu tasting
Access to our stunning grounds and standout pond
Guidance from your very own wedding specialist throughout the planning of your special day
Events manager to hold your hand and provide a reassuring friendly face on your wedding day!
Package price: £9,500
Minimum 50 guests
Additional guests welcome at £150 per person
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*Available for weddings between 1st November 2024 31st March 2025
*Amplified music past 9pm requires the booking of 16 specific rooms around the hotel
*Based on non-exclusive use hire
*Terms and conditions apply
*Subject to availability
Evening Reception Only £6,000
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Expires on 31/12/2024
Dance the night away!
Your wedding is the biggest party of the year, and theres nowhere better to celebrate than Royal Berkshire. Party under the stars with all of your friends and family as you raise a glass to a night to remember, from 6pm til late, well see you on the dance floor!*
Package price at £6,000.
Based on 70 guests.
Including:
Private hire of our Berkshire suite, including private bar space, from 6pm
Late license to party on until 1am
X1 Glass of Ridgeview English Sparkling Wine per person
BBQ
Use of our wooden dance floor
Additional guests welcome at £44 per person.
New Years Eve 2024
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Expires on 01/01/2025
New beginnings
Welcome in the new year as a married couple for the first time with your New Years Eve wedding at Royal Berkshire. Celebrate in style with full exclusivity of our stunning Queen Anne mansion house and spacious Berkshire suite as you say your I Dos surrounded by your nearest and dearest. As the clock strikes midnight, we welcome in 2025 and your new chapter begins! There is no better way to celebrate a new chapter than with your wedding at Royal Berkshire.
Exclusive Use on New Years Eve 2024 - £23,000.
Minimum 66 adults. Additional guests at £160 per person.
Included on your special day:
Exclusive use from 12pm 1am
66 bedrooms
Private use of all our wedding spaces including Berkshire Suite, Library and Polo Bar
Ceremony room
Private use of terrace and gardens
Two glasses of Ridgeview English sparkling wine per person
Your choice of four canapés from our seasonal menus
Your set choice from our seasonal three-course menu with tea and coffee
Half a bottle of house red or white per person
A glass of Taittinger champagne for your toast to celebrate
Your choice of three items from our evening buffet menu for your evening celebrations
Complimentary menu and wine tasting for two
Complimentary honeymoon suite with a bottle of Ridgeview English sparkling wine
Tables, Chiavari chairs, linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
Use of silver stands and table numbers
Silver cake stand and knife
Guidance from your very own wedding specialist throughout the planning of your special day
Events manager to look after you and hold your hand to provide a reassuring friendly face on your wedding day!
Available Dates
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Expires on 31/12/2024
We still have available dates for 2024 as well as of course being open for 2025 bookings.
We are delighted to offer the following dates;
Friday 9th August
Saturday 17th August
Friday 27th September
Saturday 28th September
Friday 11th October
Saturday 19th October
Saturday 2nd November
Saturday 9th November
Please get in touch with us directly to enquire.
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