£2,500 - £12,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 164
9 Bedrooms
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Description

The Setting Set in private riverside grounds dotted with lavender, Notley Abbey is impossibly romantic. The beauty of its ancient monastic architecture, tranquil walled garden and long, tree-lined driveway creates one of England’s most exquisite settings for celebration. Exclusively yours for 24 hours, this is a house with a long tradition of exuberant celebration. Licensed for Indoor and Outdoor Ceremonies Couples can choose to marry in the intimate Abbot’s Hall, the original main room of the house, or the spectacular, Grade I listed Monks’ Refectory. The stone barn refectory hosts up to 164 for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, beneath glittering crystal chandeliers, and up to 250 for an unforgettable evening reception. Outside, surrounded by wisteria in season, the walled garden makes the perfect backdrop for a summer ceremony al fresco. As guests mingle during a bottomless drinks reception, it’s time for your photoshoot – framed by the tree-lined driveway, on the lawn with the house as your backdrop, or in the manicured grounds, you’re spoilt for choice at Notley Abbey. Onsite Accommodation Later, steal away to the enchanting Notley Suite to rest your head, as your nearest and dearest settle into nine characterful bedrooms – graced, over the years, by famous guests from Henry VIII to Marilyn Monroe. Naturally, you’ll share breakfast (and stories of the night before) together the next morning. The Food The Harper Tasting Experience lets you sample dishes and plan every detail of your menu. More than just selecting dishes, this candlelit evening allows you to envision the ambiance of your special day while savouring exquisite cuisine. From start to finish, everything is tailored to your tastes. The Collection Notley Abbey is part of the Harper Weddings family, which also includes Cain Manor in Hampshire and Botleys Mansion in Surrey. With 25 years’ experience in planning and hosting dream weddings, yours is in the best of hands.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1997
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50

Overview of Notley Abbey

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
164
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
9
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Water View
Open Flame Permitted

Wedding Catering

Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
External Catering Permitted

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other

Pricing for Notley Abbey

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,500 - £12,600
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In-house Catering (price per head)
Price from £120
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Reviews for Notley Abbey
(33)

Julia & James
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Fairytale Wedding
We celebrated the most wonderful wedding at Notley Abbey in June 2024. Having researched and visited multiple venues, we decided on Notley Abbey after a recommendation. There may be cheaper options out there, but why take the chance on sub-standard quality for your big day? That’s the view we took and we now have our memories of an amazing day to cherish forever. The service on the day was absolutely exquisite. It was raining heavily on arrival but the team on-site was waiting for us with umbrellas. And they were by our side every step of the way thereafter. You don’t know what to expect from the service on the day until you experience it for yourself, and it honestly exceeded our best expectations. Fortunately, the clouds parted in time for the ceremony in the beautiful monks' refectory and we celebrated with bubbles and canapés in the sunshine in the gorgeous grounds of Notley Abbey. Our guests were blown away. The online planner takes some getting used to initially, but the team is on hand for a phone call to help while you get used to it. We honestly cannot find a fault with how the team performed. It was flawless. If you’re considering this venue and Harper Weddings for your wedding, don’t hesitate any longer and place your trust in them, you won’t regret it. With all our thanks and best wishes once again to the whole team for an amazing day, Julia and James.
Hannah & Jordan
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
May 2024 Wedding - The Best Day!
We found Notley Abbey through one of the sister venues. We absolutely adored the look and feel and booked it straight away as we knew it was perfect for us. At the beginning we felt a little disappointed with the communication and customer service - we weren't made to feel special and felt a bit like a clog in a machine. However, as time went on we loved the food & drinks tasting experience and we were able to visit the venue as much as much as we liked in the build up to the big day. One week before our wedding we had a family emergency which changed quite a lot of the logistics we had planned for the day. I have to say, the Notley team were extremely supportive and accommodating considering the short notice. In the end, the day was beyond perfect and ran so smoothly. The onsite team were incredible and everyone had a fantastic day. The venue is breath-taking and the quality of the food and wine was outstanding. I would highly recommend Notley for your wedding. We had the best day in the countryside with all our loved ones.
Gina & Stefan
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
Highly Recommend!
After searching far and wide across London, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, we decided to have our wedding at Notley Abbey in March 2024. And we are so glad we chose this venue for our wedding. It is a stunning building, which even excited our photographer! Our wedding planner, Emily, was amazing! We only had 4 months to organise the wedding, and she was always prompt in her responses. Whenever she was away, there was always someone there to respond to our [long list] of queries. Emily also always put us at ease and went above and beyond to help us arrange the day. The wedding was incredible! Everything went according to plan, and there were no hiccups. The canapés were delicous and the wedding banquet sensational. All staff, Julie and Rachel to name a few, went above and beyond to make sure my partner and I always had a drink in our hands and well fed throughout. Their professionalism and attentiveness were admirable. Everyone told us how amazing and well organised our wedding was. We all slept very well and the breakfast on the day after was sublime. To summarise, we are incredibly thankful to all staff at Notley for really making our day so special. We cannot recommend Notley Abbey enough! We are still waiting for our photographer to work his magic so I have attached some previews only. I'd just arrange a visit. The pictures don't do it justice.
Alison & Tim
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
Everything was perfect...
Thank you so so much for everything you have done for us. We honestly had the best day of our entire lives. Everything was perfect, and the staff, service and food was phenomenal.
Kirsten & Alex
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
It absolutely exceeded our expectations!
We wanted to send a big thank you to you all for making our wedding so special on Saturday! We honestly couldn't fault the day - it absolutely exceeded our expectations! The venue was stunning, food was amazing, and the team was so professional and made sure everything ran incredibly smoothly. We and our guests had the best day!!
Daisy & Ben
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
We truly had the best day!
We just wanted to email to say thank you. Yesterday was fantastic and everything we had hoped for. The whole day was stress free and the staff ensured it went smoothly and exactly to plan. Lots of guests commented on the stunning venue, incredible food and attentive staff. We truly had the best day!
Amelia & Edward
Wedding: July
October 2023
The Notley team all seem to love what they do
The Notley team all seem to love what they do and that love creates very special moments for their guests. The smiling welcome, the supportive messaging, the helping hands, the attention to detail all contribute to ensuring wonderful celebrations. Thank you to the planning and hosting teams. The beauty of the building is reflected in the quality of the food and wine. The supper, breakfasts and wedding banquet were utterly sublime.
Alka & Ryan
Happy couple married in May
October 2023
The staff were incredible and everything ran so s
Ryan and I wanted to reach out to say a huge thank you for your assistance on the day. From start to finish, the staff were incredible and everything ran so seamlessly. We appreciate the efforts made to accommodate us and our guests, to leave us with lasting memories of a lifetime! Thanks once again.
Freya & Tim
Happy couple married in April
October 2023
We had the most perfect day
Tim and I would like to thank you all for everything you did leading up to, and on, our wedding day. We had the most perfect day and we really appreciate all of the hard work from everyone involved! From the management team, waiting staff, bar staff and cleaning staff, everyone was super friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend Notley Abbey to anyone looking for a venue. We absolutely loved our day.
Helen & Jordan
Happy couple married in May
June 2022
Memories we will treasure forever
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything on our wedding day And the lead up to it! We had the most wonderful day with memories we will treasure forever. please do extend the thanks to all your staff that were involved throughout our journey.

Location & Contact Details for Notley Abbey

Wedding Venue Address

Aylesbury Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8TN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to enter our venue in google maps and you'll find us at the end of our spectacular 1km approach off the Aylesbury Road.

Nearest Town

Thame

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M40 J7

Nearest Train Station

Haddenham and Thame Parkway
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Notley Abbey ?

Weddings at Notley are so much fun - the couples that get married there certainly know how to host a great party.

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

Think outside the box. Do you want to choose a wedding venue like everyone else? We believe that there's more to choosing a venue than just falling in love with the bricks and mortar. Fall in love with the team, the grounds, the vibe and the menus too.

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

Flowers enhance a wedding, we know that, but when we see them hanging from beams over the top table in the Monks' Refectory, they do look rather special.

Describe Notley Abbey in 5 adjectives

Elegant - Historic - Romantic - Glamorous - Unique

Where’s the best photo spot at Notley Abbey ?

There are too many to share; from our magnificent tree-lined approach to the walled garden, the path leading up to the house and not forgetting our historic Monks' Refectory. Notley Abbey is full of wedding photography hot-spots. Bring your camera when you come to visit us.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Notley Abbey ?

We're lucky enough to welcome celebrity guests to Notley Abbey on a frequent basis. As the venue was once owned by Sir Laurence Oliver and Vivien Leigh, you can imagine the celebrity guest lists who used to party in the house back in the day.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Do we have to choose just one? We like to indulge, so our peeled Tiger Prawns with wasabi mayo, lime and chilli are pretty morish.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

We wouldn't say no to a strawberry dipped in indulgent chocolate from our chocolate fountain!

What is Notley Abbey most unique feature?

Driving through the gates of any wedding venue is exciting, but at Notley Abbey, your dreams may instantly turn in to a reality because the tree-lined approach is truly spectacular and we expect you to arrive to your visit late, as our couples always want to stop and take a photo of the driveway before they reach the house.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The Harper Team help everything fall in to place; from the moment you request a brochure with us, to the morning you leave Notley Abbey as a married couple. We'll ensure you are fully supported during the throes of wedding planning and that the venue looks immaculate for your arrival, both inside and out.
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