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Nestled in 150 acres of stunning gardens, woodland and parkland, Hethfelton House is a magnificent setting for your very special event. Exclusively yours for the day or even the weekend, you and your guests can relax and feel at home from the moment you arrive. There is accommodation for up to 16 guests, and the formal gardens and grounds provide the perfect backdrop for those all important photographs, including the idyllic bluebell woods. Each wedding at Hethfelton House is tailor-made to suit your individual requirements and budget. Personal service is guaranteed, and experienced and friendly staff will be on hand to ensure your day is perfect from beginning to end.

Income generated from weddings at Hethfelton House enables the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund to continue its work offering support and assistance to primates in need across the globe.

Facilities available at Hethfelton House

Indoor ceremony rooms

Pool Room: 95 guests

Drawing Room: 45 guests

Orangery: 45 guests

Outdoor ceremonies

The Orangery can also be used in conjunction with a gazebo to enable you to have an outdoor-style ceremony in the gardens for up to 85 guests.

Other areas within the venue's extensive grounds could also be set up for such a ceremony, providing the legal aspects are carried out within one of the licensed rooms shown above.