Greenlands Hotel at Venue Henley
Riverside wedding venue, Venue Henley in Henley-on-Thames, set on the historic Greenlands estate
Licenced for Civil Ceremonies
Wedding Reception Venue
Friendly Personal Service
Complimentary room at the Greenlands Hotel for the couple
Amazing Photo Opportunities
Marquee Weddings
Business details last verified on 11th of February 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £12,000
Price Range: £3,750 - £15,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 120
Standing: 200
Seated Meal: 120
Accommodation
Sleeps: 200
About Greenlands at Henley
Set within the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames, Venue Henley is part of the University of Reading’s Greenlands campus, a historic estate on the banks of the River Thames. The setting combines formal lawns, mature trees and direct river frontage, with views across the water that shape the atmosphere of the day from start to finish.
Civil ceremonies take place in licensed rooms within the main house, with options for more intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. After the ceremony, drinks can be served on the lawns overlooking the Thames, giving guests space to gather outdoors before moving inside for the wedding breakfast. Reception spaces include elegant, character-filled rooms within the historic house, as well as contemporary areas suited to dining and evening celebrations.
The venue holds up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 200 for an evening reception. On-site accommodation is available for guests, and the estate offers a range of bedrooms across the Greenlands campus, allowing couples to keep their celebration in one place.
Catering is provided in-house, with menus created by the venue’s chefs. A dedicated events team works with couples to plan the schedule, coordinate suppliers and manage the details on the day, ensuring a clear structure from arrival through to the evening reception. With its riverside setting, historic architecture and self-contained estate, Venue Henley offers a complete wedding day within the grounds of Greenlands in Henley-on-Thames.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Waterside
Additional Facilities
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Inhouse Toastmaster
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Bridal Dressing Room
Good Disabled Access
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Contact & Location
Greenlands at Henley
Greenlands, Henley Business School, RG9 3AU, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
At Greenlands you are spoilt for choice! You can opt to use the main house or the beautiful grounds (or both!). You can hire the grounds for a marquee wedding or hold your wedding inside and use the grounds for your drinks reception, games, photos etc. Whatever you decide, our idyllic riverside location paired with the gorgeous grounds offers a picturesque backdrop for your day. Our wedding packages include the hire of the Heyworth for your wedding breakfast and evening party.
Greenlands is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies and location wise, sits under the Buckinghamshire Council Registration Services. We’re proud to offer indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony options in conjunction with the Buckinghamshire Registration Service. Many couples choose to hold their ceremony and wedding breakfast in the same location to make it convenient for guests, but if you are seeking something traditional we have plenty of beautiful churches in Henley too.
Usually you can have access to the wedding breakfast room from 4pm on the day before your wedding to do any set up ahead of your special day.
Our beautiful riverside location paired with the gorgeous grounds offers an amazing outdoor spot alongside the river for a marquee wedding. If you've got your heart set on a marquee wedding, our ground hire fee is £4,166.67 (£5,000 inclusive of VAT) and gives you access to a flat area alongside the river benefitting from complimentary parking and bookable accommodation at our hotel. Marquees not only look beautiful, they also mean you can invite more than 120 guests.
As the evening comes to an end at 1.00am, as newly weds, the two of you will enjoy a complimentary stay on your wedding night so you can wake up the next day and enjoy breakfast with your friends and family. We have a 100-bed hotel on site for your guests to stay overnight.
If you have a marquee wedding you have the flexibility to provide your own catering including wine. If you hold your wedding in the main house, we wouldn't allow your own supplier to cater.
As the wedding formalities draw to a close, the nerve-racking speeches are over and you and your your guests have enjoyed the wedding breakfast our dedicated team have provided, it’s now time to get the evening party underway. You are welcome to have a live band and/or a DJ.
You are welcome to use your own caterers for a riverside marquee wedding. We can also provide catering in the marquee depending on the type of food you are looking for. If you have a marquee wedding you can have street food traders or a kitchen can be added to the marquee hire with the external supplier.
Yes, if using our preferred supplier. Please note, two months notice is required so that we can inform our local neighbours well in advance of the date.
There is a complimentary room for the happy couple and discounted accommodation for your guests.
We have a 100-bed hotel on site for your guests to stay overnight. The Greenlands Hotel offers ensuite bedrooms compromising of two twin balcony rooms, six king balcony rooms and one family room. There are four accessible rooms, all featuring the same great facilities.
You are allowed to use confetti as long as it is biodegradable and not close to the riverside.
LED Candles are allowed, but unfortunately we do not allow lit candles inside the main house or grounds.
If you have more than 200 guests (100 rooms), you are able to book accommodation in Henley-on-Thames.
Henley Business School at Greenlands is one of the University of Reading’s beautiful campuses ideal for a riverside wedding. Don't worry, you won't have University students at your wedding.
Henley Business School at Greenlands is one of the University of Reading’s beautiful campuses ideal for a riverside wedding. Don't worry, you won't have University students at your wedding.
Absolutely – we have our own jetty and you can organise boat hire via Hobbs of Henley or Henley River Boats. Please see our supplier page for contact details to arrange directly.
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From The Team
Congratulations on your engagement. We pride ourselves on offering you a totally flexible approach to your special day and can tailor make packages to suit your requirements. We understand that choosing the perfect venue is very important, so we would like to invite you to meet with us for a show round, where we can discuss your wedding plans in more detail. If you decide to book with Venue Henley, one of us will coordinate every detail of your special day. We can't wait to meet you both.
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