Sopwell House Wedding Venue
Discover our Georgian Country House Hotel Wedding Venue nestled in stunning grounds, just outside London!
Brand new state-of-the-art spa facilities
Exclusive, stylish Mews suites found behind private gates
Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Settings
Amazing Spaces, for intimate to large wedding functions
Dedicated Wedding Team, with year of wedding experience
Budgets to suit various wedding sizes
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £15,500
Price Range: £3,000 - £26,000
Contact us to get full details of the packages we offer, as there are may different spaces and options to choose from!
Per Person Price Range: £155 - £260
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 300
Guest Capacity (min/max): 4 / 300
Guests for sit down meal: 4 - 300
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 126
Accommodation Capacity: 252
About Sopwell House
Set in 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, nestled on the edge of the Roman city of St Albans and just half an hour away from London, our stunning Georgian country house hotel with its elegant period architecture, beautiful interiors, picturesque gardens and brand new spa facilities creates a stunning backdrop for your wedding day. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, we have amazing spaces for wedding photography from our Walled Garden and gazebo also available for an outdoor wedding!
Whether you are planning a grand-scale, formal affair or an intimate and relaxed ceremony with your nearest and dearest, our dedicated Wedding Coordinators are on hand throughout the planning process to ensure that your dream day turns into a reality.
We are licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonies for up to 300 guests. This gives us the ability to host your entire wedding event within our grounds, significantly simplifying the logistics of your day. You can take your vows in one of our elegant event function suites or outside in our magnificent gardens and grounds underneath our stunning gazebo.
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The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Outdoor Ceremonies
Hindu (Fire ceremony permitted)
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Interfaith / Multicultural
Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Town
Venue Type
Stately home
Large hotel
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Mansion
Land For Hire
Suitable for Asian Weddings
Suitable for Jewish Weddings
Intimate Venue
Dry Hire Available
Outdoor / Garden
Weekend Hire
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Swimming pool
Spa facilities
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Outside Caterers Permitted
Pre-approved Caterers Only
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Vegan
Contact & Location
Sopwell House
Cottonmill Lane, AL1 2HQ, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes this is possible depending on availability and budget
Yes we are licensed for civil ceremonies
We offer two beautiful outdoor settings for wedding ceremonies - the Gazebo and the Walled Garden
Yes we do
Yes but these must be pre-approved
Please speak to your Event Planner to discuss access time.
Yes we have stunning Mews suites which make the perfect bridal suite. Situated behind private gates separate from the main hotel with stylish interiors, some with hot tubs and open fire places and kitchenettes.
Yes we have 126 bedrooms and suites
Yes if needed there are other local hotels
A typical 2025 wedding at Sopwell House for 100 people costs £15,500. Prices are inclusive of VAT.
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Wedding Fairs & Events
You can meet Sopwell House at the following events.
Wedding Open Evening
Sopwell House, Hertfordshire, St Albans, AL1 2HQ
2nd of September 2025
6pm - 8pm
The evening begins with a warm welcome — enjoy delicious canapés and arrival drinks before touring the hotel and exploring our stunning event spaces.
Wedding Open Day at Sopwell House
Sopwell House, Hertfordshire, St Albans, AL1 2HQ
26th of October 2025
11am - 3pm
The day begins with a warm welcome — enjoy delicious canapés and arrival drinks before touring the hotel and exploring our stunning event spaces. Meet
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