Worcestershire

Upper Arley

Arley House & Gardens

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Price: £1,975 – £8,550

Guests: 100

Bedrooms: 12

Deals available: 3

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)

Description

Arley House has been renovated to a high-end finish while retaining its classic rustic charm. Here, your guests will be treated to a special celebration immersed in the serene surroundings of this estate. From the walled Italian garden and rich woodlands to the banks of the River Severn, there are ample beauty spots for capturing breathtaking wedding photographs. Facilities and Capacity Arley House & Gardens is a splendid setting for both indoor and outdoor wedding events. Whether you are planning a civil, religious ceremony, or an intimate affair, there is something for everyone here. You can exchange vows on the lawn, when the weather permits, before enjoying a drinks reception on the terrace or in the exquisite walled garden. St Peter’s Church is a grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century for those looking for for a religious ceremony option. Weddings for 100 people can be held within the exquisite main house. Boutique drinks parties and intimate dinners are arranged to couples’ tastes. Inside Arley House, vintage accents and opulent furnishings combine with contemporary details that make this a versatile venue to compliment any theme. Services Offered An in-house wedding coordinator will be by your side every step of the way. They ascertain each couples’ needs and strive to bring them to life. You can collaborate with your wedding planner to customise menus and beverage lists, whether you fancy a seated formal meal or a relaxed buffet.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlie & Sophie

Hello! We're a small team with a huge passion for all things wedding. We love nothing more than getting to know each and every one of our couples. Whether it be a grand affair or a gorgeous intimate wedding, we take just as much care and attention to ensure the day is a special as possible. Fun Fact: Something you may not know about us is we're a charity! Holding your wedding with us isn't for business, any profits we make get turned into grants to support local charities in Worcestershire.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2016

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Arley House & Gardens

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

180

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Sound system available

Confetti permitted

Church within walking distance

Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

On-site parking

Disabled access

Landscaped gardens

Bridal Changing Facilities

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Exclusive use

Pet friendly

Water view

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

Alcohol license

In-house catering

Bar

Vegan catering

External catering permitted

Pricing for Arley House & Gardens

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£1,975.00 – £8,550.00

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Day before set up available

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Couple accommodation included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Prices vary dependent on time of the year and day of the week. Additional charge for exclusive use of the Italian Gardens (£500) and St Peter's Church (£598). For Example A Monday-Thursday in December 2026 would be £1,975 A Monday-Thursday in September-November 2027 would be £5,250 A Saturday in March-May 2027 would be £7,250 A Saturday in June-August 2028 would be £8,550 2026 Dates are 50% off, please get in touch with us to discuss. Venue Hire Includes: - Exclusive hire of Arley House & Gardens. - 3 day exclusive use including day before to set up (5 hour hire), day of wedding 7am until midnight, and day after to collect items (2 hour hire) Also included in your package; - Arley House Staffing Team - Wedding Night Suite* - Dedicated Wedding Coordinators including planning meetings - Pre-wedding day Arley House & Gardens set up - Grooms Snooker and Darts Room - Bridal Dressing Room - Surround sound Bose music system with microphones for speeches - Tables, chairs, cutlery, glassware, and crockery - Essential range table linen and napkins in the colour of your choice (over 25 options available) - Exclusive Accommodation (extra charge applies)

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£48.00 – £80.00

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Reviews (39)

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Mr & Mrs Morris
16/12/2025
The Most Wonderful WeddingThe Most Wonderful Wedding
We had the most wonderful wedding here. Such a gorgeous venue and the staff and food were amazing too. We can not thank them enough!We had the most wonderful wedding here. Such a gorgeous venue and the staff and food were amazing too. We can not thank them enough!
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Mr & Mrs Morris
16/12/2025
Fantastic Wedding!Fantastic Wedding!
Our Daughters Wedding was hosted at Arley House on the 15th March 2025. Courtney and Charlie were fantastic in the lead up to the Wedding and the management on the day itself . All the staff were very helpful and friendly to ensure the perfect Wedding Day . We have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful venue.Our Daughters Wedding was hosted at Arley House on the 15th March 2025. Courtney and Charlie were fantastic in the lead up to the Wedding and the management on the day itself . All the staff were very helpful and friendly to ensure the perfect Wedding Day . We have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful venue.
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Mr & Mrs Chambers
16/12/2025
A Day of Absolute PerfectionA Day of Absolute Perfection
From our first visit, we knew Arley House & Gardens was magical. The stunning house and immaculate gardens created the most breathtaking backdrop and exceeded all expectations. What truly made the day perfect was the incredible coordination team, who went far beyond a typical venue role. Their communication, professionalism, and care made planning easy and enjoyable. On the day, everything ran flawlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. We couldn’t recommend Arley more highly.From our first visit, we knew Arley House & Gardens was magical. The stunning house and immaculate gardens created the most breathtaking backdrop and exceeded all expectations. What truly made the day perfect was the incredible coordination team, who went far beyond a typical venue role. Their communication, professionalism, and care made planning easy and enjoyable. On the day, everything ran flawlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. We couldn’t recommend Arley more highly.
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Mr & Mrs Sheley
15/12/2025
Fabulous!Fabulous!
We had our beautiful wedding here on October 30th. Courtney and the team were fabulous from start to finish!! Not just the day but a year in the whole planning. The attention to detail was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend this venue for your wedding or any event. You will be well looked after. Thank you so much ❤️We had our beautiful wedding here on October 30th. Courtney and the team were fabulous from start to finish!! Not just the day but a year in the whole planning. The attention to detail was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend this venue for your wedding or any event. You will be well looked after. Thank you so much ❤️
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Mr & Mrs Steele
15/12/2025
The most amazing day!The most amazing day!
There’s no better place for our autumn wedding. The venue is stunning, from the drive past the sheep and amazing trees to the house. We married in the Italian Gardens with fountains and the arboretum as a backdrop. Setting up on Friday and staying at The Grange made it feel like the venue was ours all weekend. Huge thanks to Courtney, Charlie, Sophie, and the team for listening to our vision and making the day perfect—we’re still buzzing a month later!There’s no better place for our autumn wedding. The venue is stunning, from the drive past the sheep and amazing trees to the house. We married in the Italian Gardens with fountains and the arboretum as a backdrop. Setting up on Friday and staying at The Grange made it feel like the venue was ours all weekend. Huge thanks to Courtney, Charlie, Sophie, and the team for listening to our vision and making the day perfect—we’re still buzzing a month later!
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Katerina & Colin
15/12/2025
Stunning surroundings Stunning surroundings
Amazing experience having our wedding at Arley House and Gardens. The staff worked so hard to make our day just perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. We felt truly blessed to be in such stunning surroundings and our guests all agreed. Thank you to Courtney, Charlie and Sophie for everything they did to ensure our day we had the most special day.Amazing experience having our wedding at Arley House and Gardens. The staff worked so hard to make our day just perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. We felt truly blessed to be in such stunning surroundings and our guests all agreed. Thank you to Courtney, Charlie and Sophie for everything they did to ensure our day we had the most special day.
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Mr & Mr Unwin-Millichamp
15/12/2025
Arley House & Gardens is the perfect venue!Arley House & Gardens is the perfect venue!
Arley House & Gardens is the perfect venue, set in stunning grounds with the Italian Gardens and The Grange accommodation. From planning to the day, Charlie, Sophie, and Courtney were professional, friendly, and attentive, making everything smooth and stress-free. The bright, airy venue is beautifully maintained and easy to personalise. The Grange rooms are modern and comfortable. We couldn’t recommend Arley more—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.Arley House & Gardens is the perfect venue, set in stunning grounds with the Italian Gardens and The Grange accommodation. From planning to the day, Charlie, Sophie, and Courtney were professional, friendly, and attentive, making everything smooth and stress-free. The bright, airy venue is beautifully maintained and easy to personalise. The Grange rooms are modern and comfortable. We couldn’t recommend Arley more—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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Mr & Mrs Trow
15/12/2025
That personal touch is something we loved!That personal touch is something we loved!
We couldn’t be happier choosing Arley for our wedding—everything was perfect. From our first visit, we knew it was the one. The setting is stunning, and the team made planning smooth and stress-free. Charlie brought our vision to life with beautiful decor and flowers, while Sophie and Courtney were supportive and attentive. Their personal touch made the day seamless and unforgettable. We’ll treasure these memories forever.We couldn’t be happier choosing Arley for our wedding—everything was perfect. From our first visit, we knew it was the one. The setting is stunning, and the team made planning smooth and stress-free. Charlie brought our vision to life with beautiful decor and flowers, while Sophie and Courtney were supportive and attentive. Their personal touch made the day seamless and unforgettable. We’ll treasure these memories forever.
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Mr & Mrs Platt
12/02/2025
Incredible Venue and SurroundingsIncredible Venue and Surroundings
The venue speaks for itself in terms of its beauty. The house is modern and has a personal touch in every room to make it feel like home for the day. As for the landscapes that surround it, I genuinely do not have enough words to describe the beauty. We were very lucky to have a day blessed with sunshine in among a week filled with rain, therefore some of the pictures our photographer was able to capture are out of this world. The hospitality Arley House & Gardens provide is unbelievable!The venue speaks for itself in terms of its beauty. The house is modern and has a personal touch in every room to make it feel like home for the day. As for the landscapes that surround it, I genuinely do not have enough words to describe the beauty. We were very lucky to have a day blessed with sunshine in among a week filled with rain, therefore some of the pictures our photographer was able to capture are out of this world. The hospitality Arley House & Gardens provide is unbelievable!
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Tru Groove Wedding Band
12/02/2025
Highly Recommend!Highly Recommend!
Arley House is a beautiful location for a wedding, the house and grounds are gorgeous with lots of spaces for beautiful photos. Being at the venue as wedding suppliers we found the staff were so welcoming, kind and helpful and the evening catering was delicious, really good food. They have great built in party lighting for the evening party also. 😊 We highly recommend it for weddings.Arley House is a beautiful location for a wedding, the house and grounds are gorgeous with lots of spaces for beautiful photos. Being at the venue as wedding suppliers we found the staff were so welcoming, kind and helpful and the evening catering was delicious, really good food. They have great built in party lighting for the evening party also. 😊 We highly recommend it for weddings.

Location & Contact Details for Arley House & Gardens

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Lion Lane, Upper Arley, Worcestershire, DY12 1SQ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Its best to enter our venue into Google maps, and follow all road signs heading towards Arley Arboretum. We are to the left of the Arboretum.

Nearest Town

Kidderminster

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 junction 3

Nearest Train Station

Arley - Severn Valley Railway

Nearest Airport

Birmingham

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

Oh gosh this is a hard one! We love all our weddings. We would say though that one of our June weddings on a beautiful summer's day, the weather was spectacular, the couple were so in love and you could just feel the magic! The couple had some time out from their guests to take a romantic walk through the arboretum gardens and well the photos are, STUNNING!

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

Budget - Identify it as soon as you can as it will help you choose the right venue and have everything else you want.

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

Bespoke table plans something special to the couple.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Gardens, Picturesque, Relaxed, Historic, Charitable

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

The Italian Garden - hands down our favourite place.

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

We've hosted Ellie Simmonds and we're super proud!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Pulled beef & red wine jus in a Yorkshire pudding with horseradish - so delicious!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

An Earl Grey tea to keep me going!

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The Barbican Tower - The historic tower is part of what used to be Arley Castle and stands tall on the rear lawn of the venue. A perfect backdrop for photos.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Winning the Best Venue (Countryside and Other in 2020 and 2021) for the West Midlands at The Wedding Industry Awards. Our first win was only 18 months after we opened the doors to Arley House. We have worked incredibly hard to give our couples the wedding they want rather than the wedding we tell them to have and it paid off, by then winning best wedding & events team of the year 2022.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Gift50% Off Venue Hire!

Bridebook Special OfferChoose between our 2 exclusive caterers - Minimum 2 courses & evening food apply Drinks packages from £25 per head. Minimum 60 day guests & 80 evening guests. Available for all remaining 2026 dates only.

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