Newstead Abbey Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by history at Newstead Abbey.
Those who love History, Love Newstead Abbey
Dedicated Wedding Team to help you all the way
Stunning backdrop for any wedding photographer
Business details last verified on 8th of April 2025 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £5,000
Price Range: £1,500 - £7,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 100
Standing: 70
Seated Meal: 70
Accommodation
Sleeps: 6
About Newstead Abbey
Tie the knot amidst the romance of Newstead Abbey. Lord Byron's ancestral home offers stunning indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. From the grand Abbey to the beautiful gardens, create your perfect day steeped in history and natural beauty.
# Newstead Abbey: A Timeless Setting for Your Wedding Day
Discover the enchanting and historic setting of Newstead Abbey, a truly remarkable wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside. Once the ancestral home of the celebrated poet Lord Byron, this magnificent Abbey offers a backdrop steeped in romance, grandeur, and literary history, providing a spectacular stage for your special day.
The venue boasts a collection of stunning spaces to suit your vision. Exchange your vows in the glorious Victorian Orangery, a light-filled and elegant room offering panoramic views across the formal gardens. For a more intimate ceremony, the historic rooms within the Abbey itself provide an atmosphere of unparalleled character and opulence.
Beyond the Abbey’s walls, you will find 300 acres of picturesque parkland. The meticulously landscaped grounds, with their serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, and world-famous gardens, create a breathtaking canvas for both your celebration and your wedding photography. These unforgettable backdrops ensure every moment captured is as beautiful as the last.
Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, Newstead Abbey provides a versatile and unforgettable setting. Allow the timeless elegance and rich heritage of this exceptional estate to be the place where your own story begins, creating a wedding day that is both personal and truly historic.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Chapel on premises
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
City
Town
Waterside
Venue Type
Stately home
Exclusive use
Country House
Land For Hire
Intimate Venue
Museums and Galleries
Historic
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Walled Garden
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Contact & Location
Newstead Abbey
Newstead Abbey Park, NG15 8GE, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes - we also have a Chapel within the venue for Religious Ceremonies!
Yes - a Blessing Ceremony can be conducted within the Formal Gardens.
We have a list of wonderful Caterers who have been approved to work at our Grade I Listed Venues.
Access is usually available from 12 noon the day prior.
Guests will begin departing the venue from 11:00pm - 11:30pm
Yes - if our Approved Fireworks Supplier is used.
Absolutely! Please use natural/dried petals or bio-degradable confetti (this will keep our peacocks happy!)
No - but LED Candles work just as well to create an romantic atmosphere!
Yes - The Gardeners Cottage
The Gardeners Cottage is also available to hire for guests - if not required by the couple.
Yes - please ask us for more information.
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