The Elephant Hotel
Wedding venue The Elephant Hotel Pangbourne Berkshire with adaptable spaces from intimate ceremonies to 170-guest evening celebrations.
Quirky, one-of-a-kind wedding destination.
Exclusive use available (accommodating up to 44 guests).
Woof-approved (dog-friendly) weddings.
Our Beautiful yet accessible location, with hidden gardens.
60-plus craft gins in our Babar.
Mixture of packages on offer including BBQ and Buffets.
Business details last verified on 25th of February 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £7,995
Price Range: £2,750 - £18,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 140
Standing: 170
Seated Meal: 140
Accommodation
Sleeps: 44
About The Elephant Hotel
The Elephant Hotel in the village of Pangbourne beside the River Thames combines distinctive character with options for both small and larger weddings. Couples can choose indoor or outdoor civil ceremonies, with spaces licensed for up to 140 guests. The venue’s eBrochure lists three ceremony areas: the Elephant Room (up to 140), the Herd (up to 100), and the Garden Pavilion in the hidden garden, supporting flexible use of space for different parts of the day.
The Herd’s high ceiling, fireplace and wooden floor offer a room suited to more intimate occasions, while the Elephant Room’s outlook over garden and church provides room for larger gatherings. Smaller groups can also use the cocktail lounge or the Trunk Room for the ceremony.
Guests can move between spaces for the wedding breakfast and evening reception; daytime numbers can reach 140 and evening celebrations up to 170. The hotel has 22 individually designed bedrooms, and exclusive use bookings allow up to 44 overnight guests. The eBrochure explains exclusive use runs from midday on the wedding day until the following morning.
Ceremonies may take place in the garden temple or inside, and the dedicated wedding planner works with couples from their first visit through to the first dance. Couples and guests have access to secret gardens, quirky bars and function rooms in one venue, with restaurants and lounges as part of the experience. These elements create a wedding day that can reflect a range of guest numbers and layouts without assuming features not in the source materials.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Receptions Only
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Town
Waterside
Venue Type
Boutique hotel
Exclusive use
Small Hotel
Pubs, Bars & Restaurants
Elopements
Historic
Intimate Venue
Outdoor / Garden
Railway Station
Suitable for Asian Weddings
Suitable for Jewish Weddings
Unique & Unusual
Weekend Hire
Additional Facilities
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Inhouse Toastmaster
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Walled Garden
Dog friendly
Outdoor ceremonies
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Asian
Kosher
Caribbean
Halal
Kosher
Greek
Vegan
Buffet
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Winter Special – £4,500.00
Instructions
We've designed an intimate Winter Wedding Package for 40 guests for an extra-special price of £4,500.00. Available Monday to Sunday, November 2025 and January to April 2026, our fantastic Winter Special wedding offer includes everything you need to make your dream day perfect! Our Winter Special package includes: Ceremony room hire. Exclusive all-day hire of The Elephant Room and Cocktail Lounge. Drinks reception, a glass of Prosecco/bottle of beer per person. Three-course wedding breakfast. Half a bottle of house wine per person. Glass of fizz for speeches. Selection of bacon, sausage/vegetarian baps for evening snacks. Wedding coordinator to assist with your plans. Master of ceremonies to run the wedding day. Discounted bedroom rates for guests. Complimentary Chic Room for wedding couple.*
Terms and conditions
Terms and Conditions Additional day guests £95.00 per adult, £35.00 per child, evening-only guests £25.00. *Complimentary bedroom for the bride and groom when a minimum of eight bedrooms are booked. All weddings with evening entertainment must have a minimum of nine bedrooms booked as well as the function space.
Contact & Location
The Elephant Hotel
Church Road, RG8 7AR, Berkshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
Absolutely! The Elephant Hotel is a relaxed and intimate venue. Exclusive use will give you run of the garden, the hotel, and bar. For the ultimate dream wedding experience, we recommend exclusive use! We offer exceptionally competitive prices for exclusive use weddings.
Yes. We are a licensed wedding venue.
Yes, the Garden Pavilion is available for outdoor weddings.
Please contact us directly to discuss this.
No. We have an exceptionally talented culinary team. All catering is taken care of by our team, and our Head Chef will design a menu that reflects your taste, the season, and any dietary requirements.
Please contact us directly to discuss this. Many options are available, depending on where you choose to host your ceremony, and whether you choose an exclusive use wedding (which gives you run of the entire hotel and gardens!)
Wedding receptions need to end by midnight.
No, there are no restrictions for live music.
No. Our beautiful hotel is located centrally in a busy community; out of consideration for our neighbours and safety, we do not allow fireworks.
Yes! We allow biodegradable confetti and dried petal confetti at our wedding venue.
Yes, but please contact us directly to discuss this.
Yes, each bedroom is individual and special in its own way. A choice of Chic Bedrooms are available for your to choose from.
Yes, we have 22 bedrooms, sleeping up to 50 guests.
Yes. Pangbourne has great links to other accommodation, and transport.
Definitely! The Elephant Hotel is a very dog-friendly hotel. You are very welcome to invite your four-legged friends to your wedding.
Customer Reviews
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Personal Message
Claire Cole
Events Co-ordinator
At the Elephant we love a wedding & making a couples day come to life! What is important is that the day is your vision & that we make it seamless so that you do not think but enjoy your day. I have worked at the Elephant for many years & the venue holds a special place in my heart which allows me to use previous wedding experience to guide you through this daunting time & make the preparation enjoyable. I look forward to hearing about of your dream day & any questions you may have for me.
Customer Service Shortlist 2026
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