It’s officially wedding season and if you’re looking for a historic site to say ‘I do’ then English Heritage has some unique and spectacular sites for weddings.
Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony, an extravagant celebration or something in between, it’s safe to say your wedding at an English Heritage site will go down in history!
Tying the knot is often not too friendly on finances, but you can save some money and perhaps give a wedding gift with a difference with our offer to save 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships here (Join English Heritage | English Heritage)
But let’s get back to the big day and when holding your wedding at an English Heritage site, there is the flexibility to tailor-make the day of your dreams. There are no in-house caterers or set decorations – instead, there is a choice of trusted, high-quality suppliers who understand how to protect the historic fabric of the sites.
With an experienced team on hand to guide couples through the process of planning the perfect day, here’s our pick of some of English Heritage sites available for weddings.
Kenwood, London.
Set amid rolling parkland on the edge of Hampstead Heath, this country house venue is within easy reach of the city. Providing elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions, with its graceful white stucco exteriors and lush green lawn, Kenwood offers a unique wedding venue backdrop for an outdoor wedding. The tranquillity of the surrounding landscaped gardens offers a romantic venue for your special day. To find out more about Kenwood, visit the website via this link.
Ranger’s House, London.
This Georgian villa, on the boundary of Greenwich Park and Blackheath, is more recently known as a filming location for the Netflix historical-romance, Bridgerton, making it a great wedding venue. Available for wedding ceremonies, the Long Gallery, with its fine bay windows and antique furnishings, make it an elegant space suitable for beautifully intimate ceremonies. To find out more visit the Ranger's House website here.
Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire.
Built as a luxurious medieval home in the 16th century, The Castle Room is a simple, unadorned space inside the medieval keep, while the Pavilion is a bright and airy mock-Gothic Georgian building with views of the lake. The central exterior courtyard is a perfect space for drinks receptions or a relaxed post ceremony picnic. Be inspired further from Old Wardour Castle's website.
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire.
Historic gardens and acres of peaceful parkland are crowned by a honey-coloured, French-style house and a baroque pavilion. Inside the house, there are richly decorated rooms and on select dates throughout June and September, the Pavilion Marquee on the Petit Trianon Lawn can be booked. To see more about weddings at Wrest Park visit the website here.
Eltham Palace, London.
Think of Hollywood, ocean liners and sleek 1930s fashion, then imagine your wedding day taking on the same nostalgic style and sophistication. If you yearn for the glamour of the 1930s, then Eltham Palace will be your ideal wedding day location. With elegant Art Deco rooms and a stunning medieval Great Hall, Eltham Palace will lift your special day into a truly unique and unforgettable occasion. Want to tie the knot in a palace? Find out more about Eltham Palace here.
If you are a wedding guest knowing what to give as a gift can be difficult, so how about an English Heritage membership? We’ve teamed up with English Heritage to offer 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships, so say ‘I do’ and you’ll reap the benefits of the beautiful places and venues under its care.
Want to find out more? Simply click here to visit English Heritage's website.
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Offer ends: December 31, 2025
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