This elegant family-run venue offers a perfect blend of timeless charm and modern amenities, making it an idyllic setting for your special day. Perfect for celebrations of all kinds and styles, having hosted occasions all the way from three day wedding extravaganzas to intimate evening receptions - Rookesbury family and team are all yours to plan your dream wedding with you, for you.
Rookesbury is approved to hold civil marriages and we have our own in-house catering team and a premises licence to run our own bar. We pride ourselves on crafting each wedding to meet your unique desires. Our room hire charges range from £500 - £1,000 per room for those in the main house, and up to £3,000 for the Orangery. The ceremony fee is £800, and we offer seven beautifully appointed locations in the house as well as any outdoor location on the estate for you to choose from.
There are a number of rooms you could use in the main part of the house for the reception for example, before moving to the Orangery for the wedding breakfast. The orangery can seat up to 200 and still have room for a bar; later in the evening tables can be moved to make space for the dance floor, alternatively the Jubilee Hall next door can be used as well.
Our in-house catering team will tailor the menus to your requirements - canapés, afternoon tea, wedding breakfast, evening food or all of the above! As an indication a three-course wedding breakfast is currently priced at £35 - £55 per head. I have attached some sample menus for inspiration.
Our prices include tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, staff etc - we know how annoying it is to have unexpected extras for items which we believe should be standard!
In addition, we run our own licensed bar, either prepaid for or cash/card on the day. Wines need to be purchased through Rookesbury’s suppliers or alternatively they may be brought in with a corkage fee arrangement.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Etta Longden
Hello, I'm Etta, the wedding co-ordinator and I’m delighted for you to join us to celebrate your love at Rookesbury Park! After 12 years working in weddings and having grown up around the magic of love and celebrations at Rookesbury, I’ll be at your side to add a personal and bespoke touch to ensure the day is a dream come to life. From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in the beauty of our surroundings. I hope that you leave Rookesbury as enamoured by it as you are with each other!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1924
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of Rookesbury Park
Wedding Venue Type
Stately Home
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
400
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
45
Sleeps No. of People
270
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence
Fireworks Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Venue Details
Ballroom
Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Wedding Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar
Hog Roast
Vegan Catering
Western / European
Mediterranean
Pricing for Rookesbury Park
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£500
Maximum Price
£5,500
Depending on the size of your wedding and your evening celebrations there are a number of rooms in which to hold your ceremony, have your wedding breakfast and hold your evening celebrations. These rooms vary from smaller intimate rooms which can hold 50 guests to larger rooms for over 200 guests.
Wickham, Fareham, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6HT, England, United Kingdom
Travel Notes
Google maps should take you to single lodge at our front gates - if it takes you to the double lodges on the back drive please keep driving to the crossroads, take a left after the church and then take the first turning at single lodge down our driveway. POSTCODE: PO17 6HT
Nearest Town
Wickham
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M27
Nearest Train Station
Fareham train station
Nearest Airport
Southampton Airport
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Rookesbury Park ?
All of our weddings are so special and unique we couldn't possibly choose!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make the most of your bridal party - if you need help just ask!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Vintage vhs tapes as table numbers - The couple were videographers so this was a gorgeous personal touch!
Describe Rookesbury Park in 5 adjectives
Bespoke, Exclusive, Historic, Traditional and Family run.
Where’s the best photo spot at Rookesbury Park ?
The portico or the main staircase
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Rookesbury Park ?
Oooh we couldn't possibly say! But for a tease, think 007...
What’s your favourite canapé?
Fillet of beef on miniature Yorkshire puddings with horseradish dressing
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Fish and chips or a bacon bap they go down a treat!
What is Rookesbury Park most unique feature?
It has to be the Portico, a stunning entrance point to the venue!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Strong family values and a close knit team all make the day so much more personal