Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens are a wonderful setting for a country wedding whatever the season. Of all the wedding venues in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, Kelmarsh Hall is one of the finest, it offers a romance and grace that will colour every aspect of your wedding day. Our experienced wedding team are here to support your plans and ensure your day runs smoothly.
Licensed for civil ceremonies, Kelmarsh offers the flexibility to use it as you'd like for the day, from a simple ceremony and informal drinks reception, to a sumptuous wedding breakfast for up to 100 with an evening reception for 150. Larger wedding parties can be accommodated in a luxury marquee or tepee on the South Lawn. Please note marquees and tepees are an additional cost.
Whilst there isn't any accommodation on site at Kelmarsh Hall, we do include a taxi transfer and overnight accommodation for the happy couple at Church Farm Lodge, just five minutes away.
Our wonderfully restored Orangery is now officially open and is available for hire. With view across the parkland and access to the Kelmarsh Gardens, the Orangery is the perfect venue for an intimate ceremony or reception. The Orangery can seat 40 for a civil ceremony or 32 for an intimate lunch or Afternoon Tea.
Kelmarsh's location in the East Midlands, on the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire border, makes it easily accessible from other parts of the country. Just 15 minutes from the M1/M6 and an hour's train journey from London, Kelmarsh Hall is perfect for those looking for a romantic country house wedding which is accessible to friends and family from further afield.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Eleanor and Harriet
A huge congratulations on your engagement!
Kelmarsh Hall is a beautiful Grade I listed country house set in the rolling hills of the countryside. We would be delighted to work with you to make Kelmarsh your home for the day. Our experienced wedding team will be on hand to guide you through the your day also.
To say thank you for choosing Kelmarsh Hall for your special day, all couples are thanked with a small gift, allowing them to visit time and time again.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Overview of Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
150
Bridal Suite
Changing Only
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Marquee Permitted
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
Alcohol Licence
Pricing for Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£6,000
Maximum Price
£7,950
Whilst there is no accommodation on site at Kelmarsh Hall, we do include a bridal suite for the happy couple at a local accommodation venue within the Hall hire. We also work with a number of nearby hotels which may be able to offer discounted rates for wedding guests.
The West Terrace provides the prefect setting for a selection of garden games, including croquet and quoits. A great way to keep guests entertained whilst you make the most the many photographic opportunities in the romantic gardens.
Your wedding package includes a selection of faux in-fill arrangements around the Hall and the side rooms. Each arrangement is carefully created to compliment the outstanding rooms within Kelmarsh Hall.
Kelmarsh, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY, England, United Kingdom
Nearest Town
Market Harborough
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M1 Junction 19
Nearest Train Station
Market Harborough
Nearest Airport
Birmingham Airport
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FAQs
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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Find a photographer that makes the two of you feel comfortable! These are the photos that you'll use to remember your special day for the rest of your life, not to mention that if you're lucky enough (yes - it means luck) to be married on a rainy day, your photographer will work the magic that they do to make you forever more remember it as the bright day that you always dreamed of!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Homemade favours always look amazing! Your guests will truly appreciate the time it took you to make them their chutney/sloe gin/jam to take home as a momentum of your day.
Describe Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens in 5 adjectives
Luxury, Beautiful Gardens, historic country house
Where’s the best photo spot at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens?
Our Grade Listed, RHC awarded gardens are by far nothing like anything else you'll find. Plus there are plenty of fantastic nooks and crannies to frame that perfect shot.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens?
Now that would be telling ...
What’s your favourite canapé?
Sweet potato roll
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Warm crepes with chocloate sauce
What is Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens most unique feature?
Nancy Lancaster, who lived at Kelmarsh, brought much of the immediate landscape to life during the late 1920s and again in the 1940s. Above all other, this arbiter of fashion has left her mark on the hall's interiors and the design of the gardens.