Exclusive Use at Wivenhoe House

Event Space in a Hotel · Private space

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO7 9HT
Wivenhoe, Colchester

About this space

At Wivenhoe House, we are here to help turn your dream into reality. Our beautiful house, parkland setting, and the expert team all ensure your wedding will have the ‘wow’ factor. You’ll even be impressed by
the price.

Start your day in our traditional Drawing Room or out in the Gazebo on the Sunken Lawn before moving to our contemporary Garden Suite for your celebration meal and dancing. The transition is simple and seamless. Your happiness is our priority, which is why we only hold one wedding a day, promising you the undivided attention of our
professional dedicated wedding team.

Should you wish for total privacy, we also offer an exclusive private
use option including all the bedrooms available at a supplement.
Wivenhoe House has been impressing visitors for nearly 250 years,
we aim to uphold that tradition.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

The question has been popped, the answer’s yes, now’s the fun part, creating your perfect wedding.
At Wivenhoe House, we are here to help turn your dream into reality. Our beautiful house, parkland setting and the expert team all ensure
your wedding will have the ‘wow’ factor. You’ll even be impressed by the price. Start your day in our traditional Drawing Room or out in the Gazebo on the Sunken Lawn before moving to our contemporary Garden Suite for your celebration meal and dancing. The transition is simple and seamless. Your happiness is our priority, which is why we only hold one wedding a day, promising you the undivided attention of our professional dedicated wedding team.
EXCLUSIVE USE PACKAGE
£15000 total
Exclusive use of the entire hotel including the historic
main house, lounges, modern garden wing, 40 bedrooms,
grounds and brasserie
White linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware and cake knife „ Prosecco, chosen cocktail or beer for the drinks
reception
Three course delicious wedding breakfast from our
create your own menus, including tea, coffee and petit
fours —See p18+19
Half a bottle of house wine per person „ Prosecco for your toast drinks „ Choice of eight items from our evening finger buffet
selection —See p20
White chair covers and bows „ Sweet cart (excludes sweets and bags) „ Access to the venue for pre or post-wedding
photographs
Personal attention of our wedding team, from your first
visit through to the last dance.

Prices

Monday
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.
Tuesday
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.
Wednesday
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.
Thursday
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £1750 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.
Friday
15:00 – 23:00
from £2200 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £2200 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.
Saturday
15:00 – 23:00
from £2500 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £2500 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.
Sunday
15:00 – 23:00
from £2200 per person
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £2200 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire fee depends on the season.

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 150
Theatre
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 18th Century, Country House Hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations.With sweeping staircases, elegant rooms and surrounded by beautiful Essex parkland, our venue is nothing far from spectacular.

Licensed for civil ceremonies, we also have an outdoor Gazebo, overlooking our breathtaking grounds, so you can wed surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Here at Wivenhoe we have put a twist on tradition and fused the main house with a Garden Wing, which sits alongside the meticulously renovated historic house and offers a more modern experience.


Location