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Hatfield Park

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Price: £2,000 – £2,750

Guests: 250

Description

The Old Palace

Famed as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and the historical site of her first council of state, The Old Palace is steeped in history and heritage. Its medieval brickwork and the intricate beauty of its tapestries embody the essence of a period that changed the course of history. For couples dreaming of a wedding day full of storybook romance, The Old Palace presents an idyllic setting.

Beyond the walls of the Palace lies the enchanting Knot Garden, a masterpiece of landscape design. This verdant oasis is perfect for a drinks reception, where guests can wander along intricate pathways, surrounded by impeccably manicured hedges and blooming flowers, with the Raised Lawn offering a serene backdrop for outdoor celebrations and lawn games.

The Riding School

For celebrations that require more space without sacrificing style, The Riding School presents an impeccable choice. Nestled in the picturesque Stable Yard, the space is flooded with natural light and architectural highlights, perfect for ceremonies for up to 120 guests.

The Riding School is a harmonious blend of history and contemporary design. Its interior is adorned with original wooden beams that echo the building’s rich past. The striking glass roof bathes the space in natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the exquisite leaded windows offer views of the courtyard, adding to the venue’s enchanting character.

The Riding School may be hired independently or in conjunction with the Old Palace. Both the Old Palace and the Riding School are licensed for civil ceremonies and benefit from ample free parking, as well as direct train links, with Hatfield Train Station located adjacent to Hatfield Park.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Monika

Hello, Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Hatfield Park as the venue for your special day. We are thrilled that you are interested in our historic and enchanting venue for your wedding and can't wait to be a part of it!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2004

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Hatfield Park

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Sound system available

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Alcohol license

Vegan catering

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Hatfield Park

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,000.00 – £2,750.00

In-house Catering (price per head)

£100.00 – £150.00

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Packages (price per head)

£100.00 – £150.00

Minimum number of guests: 70

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Packages (total price)

£4,860.00 – £5,040.00

Number of guests included: 60

Reviews (27)

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Robert and Sylvia
10/09/2019
Thank you so much!Thank you so much!
We just want to say a big thank you to all of you who helped make our wedding an amazing day. Alice- please can you particularly thank George, the chef and the catering team. The food was delicious, the team who served were very professional, everything went smoothly. George and Susan (I hope I got her name right) were absolutely incredible! They really looked after us and went out of their way to make sure the day went as we wanted it to go. Many of our guests commented on how lovely Hatfield House was. Thank you so much! It really was a special day thanks to all your hard work. We just want to say a big thank you to all of you who helped make our wedding an amazing day. Alice- please can you particularly thank George, the chef and the catering team. The food was delicious, the team who served were very professional, everything went smoothly. George and Susan (I hope I got her name right) were absolutely incredible! They really looked after us and went out of their way to make sure the day went as we wanted it to go. Many of our guests commented on how lovely Hatfield House was. Thank you so much! It really was a special day thanks to all your hard work.
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Laura and Doug
10/09/2019
Thank You!Thank You!
I just wanted to let you know that our wedding day went absolutely beautifully on Saturday. The staff were fantastic and made everything so easy. The palace looked stunning. Thank you for getting the lights on the tables. The feedback from all the guests has been remarkable. Many have said it was the nicest wedding they've ever attended - due to the venue and the way it was run. The children had a great time exploring everywhere, and of course the lovely weather helped as they could play outside. So a big thank you from us again for all your help and for making our day so special. I just wanted to let you know that our wedding day went absolutely beautifully on Saturday. The staff were fantastic and made everything so easy. The palace looked stunning. Thank you for getting the lights on the tables. The feedback from all the guests has been remarkable. Many have said it was the nicest wedding they've ever attended - due to the venue and the way it was run. The children had a great time exploring everywhere, and of course the lovely weather helped as they could play outside. So a big thank you from us again for all your help and for making our day so special.
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Jo and Maria
10/09/2019
Dream wedding come trueDream wedding come true
We really mean it when we say that you have made our dream wedding come true, the place was magical, everyone was so impressed and kept telling me all night! We really mean it when we say that you have made our dream wedding come true, the place was magical, everyone was so impressed and kept telling me all night!
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Tony Forni
10/09/2019
Just wonderful!Just wonderful!
The wedding day was just wonderful thank you and the months of planning were well rewarded. If some of the guests got very wet leaving the celebration then they left too early because when we strolled over to Lawn House just before 1am it was clear and dry! We called it a day at our after party a few hours later feeling delighted that the day had gone so well. The Bride and Groom were smiling from dawn to the next dawn! November was always going to be a risk weather wise but apart from being unable to stroll around the gardens it hardly seemed to feature at all. The room was just delightful and I have to say that Kate was fantastic, in fact all of her team were. The food - from canapés to wedding breakfast to hog roast to cheese and cake - was all that we had hoped for. All of course under your direction! Thank you so much. The wedding day was just wonderful thank you and the months of planning were well rewarded. If some of the guests got very wet leaving the celebration then they left too early because when we strolled over to Lawn House just before 1am it was clear and dry! We called it a day at our after party a few hours later feeling delighted that the day had gone so well. The Bride and Groom were smiling from dawn to the next dawn! November was always going to be a risk weather wise but apart from being unable to stroll around the gardens it hardly seemed to feature at all. The room was just delightful and I have to say that Kate was fantastic, in fact all of her team were. The food - from canapés to wedding breakfast to hog roast to cheese and cake - was all that we had hoped for. All of course under your direction! Thank you so much.
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Rohini and Sid
10/09/2019
Absolutely blown away Absolutely blown away
We were absolutely blown away by the service we received from the team at Hatfield House, both in the months leading up to our wedding and on the day itself. All of our guests, many of whom had flown in from around the world, complimented us on the beautiful and unique historical venue. Alice and the team at Hatfield House provided invaluable advice to ensure that the day's events were seamless. Our humanist ceremony on the lawns behind the Old Palace was a real highlight and truly romantic. We moved around all parts of the venue to ensure the day never felt too long - from the prosecco reception on the lawns to our Wedding Breakfast in the Old Palace followed by a tea break in the Riding School and more dancing in the Old Palace! The team on the day were extremely professional and guided us to the private gardens for family photos. Alice was our main point of contact in the year leading up to the wedding. She was extremely invested in making our day memorable, meeting us for site visits on multiple occasions and treating us with the care of a friend. She always made us feel as though we were her only clients and her friendliness and expertise in the events space showed throughout. All our suppliers commented on how talented she is as well as easy to talk to. I can't thank Alice enough for making our day a success. I spent many summers as a child visiting Hatfield House and could not imagine a more special venue to get married in. Looking forward to visiting again next summer and reliving our amazing day! We were absolutely blown away by the service we received from the team at Hatfield House, both in the months leading up to our wedding and on the day itself. All of our guests, many of whom had flown in from around the world, complimented us on the beautiful and unique historical venue. Alice and the team at Hatfield House provided invaluable advice to ensure that the day's events were seamless. Our humanist ceremony on the lawns behind the Old Palace was a real highlight and truly romantic. We moved around all parts of the venue to ensure the day never felt too long - from the prosecco reception on the lawns to our Wedding Breakfast in the Old Palace followed by a tea break in the Riding School and more dancing in the Old Palace! The team on the day were extremely professional and guided us to the private gardens for family photos. Alice was our main point of contact in the year leading up to the wedding. She was extremely invested in making our day memorable, meeting us for site visits on multiple occasions and treating us with the care of a friend. She always made us feel as though we were her only clients and her friendliness and expertise in the events space showed throughout. All our suppliers commented on how talented she is as well as easy to talk to. I can't thank Alice enough for making our day a success. I spent many summers as a child visiting Hatfield House and could not imagine a more special venue to get married in. Looking forward to visiting again next summer and reliving our amazing day!
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Lucy and Tom
10/09/2019
Christmas weddingChristmas wedding
Lucy and I just wanted to drop you a quick message to say a massive THANK YOU to you and everyone at Hatfield House for helping to make our wedding one of the best days of our lives. Ahead of the day, you were great in helping us to think of all the extra bits that we need to think about, and flexible to all our requests. On the day, from start to finish, everything ran perfectly, and we even got the weather we wanted! The venue was set up beautifully, and we had so many comments from our guests of how spectacular it looked. On the day, the team were attentive, and there exactly when you needed them - a special shout out to Chris too - who was absolutely fantastic. He even offered to come back to the venue on the Tuesday - his day off - so we could pick up items from the venue.Lucy and I just wanted to drop you a quick message to say a massive THANK YOU to you and everyone at Hatfield House for helping to make our wedding one of the best days of our lives. Ahead of the day, you were great in helping us to think of all the extra bits that we need to think about, and flexible to all our requests. On the day, from start to finish, everything ran perfectly, and we even got the weather we wanted! The venue was set up beautifully, and we had so many comments from our guests of how spectacular it looked. On the day, the team were attentive, and there exactly when you needed them - a special shout out to Chris too - who was absolutely fantastic. He even offered to come back to the venue on the Tuesday - his day off - so we could pick up items from the venue.
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Naomi and Jordan
07/12/2018
The best day ever in the best venue ever!The best day ever in the best venue ever!
Our wedding was made complete by having it at this venue. The staff were fantastic and did everything in their power to ensure a smooth process, and it was just a beautiful day. I would relive it over and over if I could in the same venue every time. Our wedding was made complete by having it at this venue. The staff were fantastic and did everything in their power to ensure a smooth process, and it was just a beautiful day. I would relive it over and over if I could in the same venue every time.
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Emma & Aaron
22/11/2018
The best day ever The best day ever
The venue was amazing, and the staff were great! All good was served so quickly and they were so organised it was absolutely perfect. They catered to our every need and the venue looked beautiful on the day! It was lovely and modern and there was an outside but where guests could also sit and chat which was perfect as we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather that day. I wish I could live it over and over again. The venue was amazing, and the staff were great! All good was served so quickly and they were so organised it was absolutely perfect. They catered to our every need and the venue looked beautiful on the day! It was lovely and modern and there was an outside but where guests could also sit and chat which was perfect as we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather that day. I wish I could live it over and over again.

Location & Contact Details for Hatfield Park

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HX, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Access and Parking for the Old Palace is our visitor car park (George's). Postcode: AL9 5HX.

Nearest Town

Hatfield

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A1(M) Junction 2

Nearest Train Station

Hatfield Station

Nearest Airport

Luton

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FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

They are all great but any that have a good party in the Old Palace with great music, lots of dancing and lots of laughter always makes it worthwhile!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy it! Don't get wrapped up in too much of the detail - you have wedding experts (your chosen suppliers and venue) all around you to help guide you through the process so you can enjoy it!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We're a sucker for photo wall seeing the happy couple as children and of course, seeing them together on their dates!

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Classic Romantic Elegant Once in a lifetime Treasured

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

Far too many to choose from but I'd say every Bride and Groom photograph taken in the Lime Walk is always very special

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

A few but we can't share who - sorry!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Loch Fyne smoked salmon with apple, chervil and crème fraiche - classic!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Maple cured bacon rolls with thyme and tomato chutney - delicious!

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Its wealth of Tudor history whilst being a great space to party!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team - we all work so well together to ensure you have a wonderful day.

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