The Lounge at Rothamsted Manor

Lounge in an Event Venue
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Private space
West Common, London, AL5 2BG
Harpenden

About this space

The Lounge previously referred to as the Dining Room, is part of the Bardolph extensions. It was originally two rooms and the dividing wall, along the line of the molded ceiling beam, may have been removed by Sir John Wittewronge. He also paneled the room, again covering some extensive, rarely seen murals on the east wall from the time of the Bardolph's. These murals are on show to the public once a year during Heritage Weekend.
The Lounge is perfect for a range of events, from private dining, to afternoon tea, and can be set up in boardroom style for up to 20 people. It is also perfect for a wedding party to use as their dancefloor room, or even a 'quiet' space for guests wishing to rest during the wedding day celebrations!


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch for wedding, dining and party packages.
Room only hire or private Manor hire available.

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 28
U-Shaped
up to 22
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking
No external catering permitted
All décor must be free-standing and not be affixed to walls, ceilings, or floors
Conduct and Heritage guidelines must adhere to the capacity of 100 guests in the Manor at any one time
Access to permitted spaces only
Upstairs and back-of-house access strictly for staff members only

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

LJ
Laura J.
June 2023
Party · 40 guests
All the staff were wonderful, particularly Ivana who looked after us brilliantly from our first viewing to the end of the evening itself. All the catering was excellent with first class food and wine getting very positive comments from several guests. The venue was ideallic and all the rooms used to full effect. A wonderful evening was had by all!
None!
5.0

Harpenden's Historic, Hidden Gem!
Rothamsted Manor is located within the Rothamsted Estate. A stunning Grade-1 listed manor house, with enormous historical significance, it is set among acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens. Known as Hertfordshire's hidden gem, the Manor sits in the historically significant Rothamsted Estate, home to some of the world's oldest and most important agricultural research experiments.
The venue is ideal for wedding ceremonies and breakfasts, parties, afternoon teas, corporate events, away days, awards ceremonies, banquets, wakes, and more.
An event at Rothamsted Manor will wow your guests, and support the amazing agricultural research that takes place on the estate. Exclusive options and an attentive team mean the Manor can be your home for the day, letting you enjoy delicious, fresh, sustainably-produced food and beautiful grounds and gardens, creating the perfect backdrop for your special event.

Our Heritage:
Rothamsted Manor, established in 1623, is an impressive Grade I listed Manor house set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens and stunning woodland in rural Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
John Bennet Lawes, the founder of Rothamsted Experimental Station, now Rothamsted Research, was born in this house on 28th December 1814. His ancestors, however, the Wittewronges, built the original Manor in the 1600s. There is actually a record of a settlement on this site dating back as far as the 13th Century.
The Manor is filled with impressive features including historic fireplaces, beautiful portraits, and lovely Spanish Leather wall coverings, many of which have remained largely untouched since the 1600s. It is bound to impress guests and provide plenty of inspiration for any events you choose to hold with us.


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