Gardens & Grounds

Enter our gardens and grounds through the tree-lined driveway to explore the 8 acres of Ellingham Hall’s private Estate.

With immaculate lawns, a private woodland, walled garden, and an array of terraces, there is so much for you and your guests to explore over your Two-Night Wedding Experience.

Chapel Terrace

The Chapel Terrace provides a peaceful setting for alfresco dining the night before. Featuring ambient festoon lighting and comfortable soft seating, the terrace is perfect for you all to relax and take in the superb views of our picturesque lawns and woodland.

Guests love to watch our Executive Head Chef and his team prepare a delicious BBQ menu, whilst enjoying an evening of celebratory drinks and laughter, creating timeless memories!

On the wedding day, the Chapel Terrace is the perfect spot for your outdoor drinks reception and when accompanied with acoustic music and our peacocks proudly parading the lawns.

The Fire Pit

Our circular seated Fire Pit is a fabulous social area for you and your guests to enjoy alongside our Chapel Terrace.

Cosy round the firepit on the wedding night and soak up the atmosphere of the charming Estate by toasting marshmallows together before enjoying a sparkler reception, whilst your photographer captures those precious moments.

Private Woodland

Walk across our serene stream bridge and discover our private woodland.

Take your first stroll as newlyweds along with your photographer to capture those magical moments in an array of locations including our woodland bridge in the peaceful and natural surroundings.

Walled Garden

The walled garden is an idyllic spot for the happy couple to enjoy a moment of respite and soak in our amazing grounds.

The stone pillars and Secret Doorway provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor wedding portraits, bathed in either the warm glow of the summer sun or revelling in the newly blooming spring flora. Even winter and autumn aren’t excluded. Capture that perfect white wedding pic on crisp snowy grounds or enjoy the dreamy golden reds of the falling leaves.

The Lawns

The luscious lawns to the front and east of the Hall lend themselves perfectly for photos, lawn games, your drinks reception, and the wedding ceremony.

The East lawn features a listed Cedar of Lebanon tree which looks beautiful lit up at night. It also features two Holly Trees set in front of our private woodland.

The pergola stands proud on the front south facing lawn and provides a focal point for a picture perfect outdoor seated ceremony.

Ellingham Hall really is the perfect wedding venue. It has everything you need for a memorable wedding experience. The exclusive wedding package created the perfect 3 day experience for us and our guests. As we and some guests had travelled from Australia, it allowed us to maximise the amount of quality time we spent with our closest family and friends to celebrate our wedding. Those staying in the Hall loved their rooms and constantly complimented the venue and the staff.

Thank you so much, The Cardings

James & Megan Carding, 17th April 2025
“The hall catered for everything we needed, from the luxury entrance rooms, to the grounds outside, which we used to talk with clients in more detail afterwards. It was exactly what we wanted to allow us to host a presentation of this size. Guests were welcomed with a selection of drinks and canapés in the entrance hall and then again on departure. The seminar itself took place in the Chapel, while the dining room and drawing room provided the perfect spaces clients to relax.

Michael Sage, Director, Sage Wealth Management
“The venue was immaculately presented and very welcoming. Easy to find just off the A1, with plenty of parking next to the meeting rooms and closer space to unload equipment. The area provided for breakout/coffee/lunch had plenty of room and was a relaxed environment, which gave delegates the chance to meet each other before the conference. The food and drink was plentiful, and of a good standard. The meeting room itself was well equipped and a nice size for our group, not to feel crowded, but also not lost as can happen in large rooms. The staff were on hand all day and happy to help with any of our requests.”

Karro Food Group Rep
“We can’t begin to thank everyone at Ellingham hall for making our wedding the most beautiful and memorable day.

We got married at the beginning of December and went for a 3 day wedding, Friday-Sunday. Ellingham was transformed into a winter wonderland with its beautiful Christmas decor. The Friday night was so lovely to be able to spend time with all our loved ones together before the big day.

The team were so friendly and really felt like an extension of our wedding party/guests. You’re truly made to feel like the venue is your home. Everyone was so attentive and the whole weekend was stress free and the wedding ran smoothly despite the threat of a storm!

We loved how the wedding day didn’t have to end at 12am and could continue the celebrations into the night in the Hall’s secret club/den which was highlight for us.

We also have to mention how incredible the food was the whole weekend and how easily they catered for our guests dietary requirements.

Everyone who attended the wedding continues to speak about how it was the most beautiful wedding they had experienced. Ellingham hall is truly a magical place and we wish we could do it all again!

Thank you again for everything”

Abbie & Joseph James, 7th December 2024
“The venue exceeded our expectations. Not only did it offer uniqueness, but exclusivity was a key factor in booking. The main Hall offered lots of space for us to work and we found the delegate rates very competitive. The venue comes highly recommended. “

Lisa Davidson, HR Director – Connect Health
Throughout our stay, from start to finish. The staff worked so hard. Always calm, well organised, with someone always on hand if needed. Staff constantly and discreetly clearing glasses, plates and guest debris, the rooms always stayed looking plush. On the Big Day, on hand to keep everything running on time and on track. Food service from walking the room with canapés to serving Wedding breakfast and Friday morning breakfast was spot on and professional from a well managed young team.

We arrived on Wednesday afternoon, a very easy and smooth arrival process. Bar was open for the arrival of guests. Rooms were all well appointed with all your tea, coffee needs. We had a great barbecue style evening family buffet with all the guests. Plentiful and tasty. The sitting area near the bar had the bride and grooms playlist in the background for us to enjoy and chat over. The den was used by several guests through to the early hours! . We started Thursday morning with Sausage sandwiches which were great. Bar opened at 11:30 for a swift one before the main event. The room was perfect for the ceremony. Excellent canapés served with a drink whilst the photographs got underway. Wedding breakfast, served in the Chapel again superb quality. We then had a break with a cocktail hour. The mojitos were great. Our evening entertainment started at 7pm for first dance. We had a short break at 9pm to build burgers before we partied on till midnight. Friday morning, Full English breakfast. Again super quality.

Holly & Fraser Handley, 27th March 2025