Venue & Exclusive Use

What is included in your venue hire rate?
Your wedding booking includes exclusive use of the Orangery and access to our 120 acres of beautiful grounds for photography, from 12pm on your wedding day until midnight. Your hire also includes our round banqueting tables and chairs, access to the Honeymoon Suite from 10:30am on your wedding day until 10am the following morning, and the support of our dedicated wedding team throughout your planning journey.

Is exclusive use included?
Yes. Northbrook Park hosts just one wedding per day, giving you and your guests exclusive use of the venue and its beautiful grounds throughout your celebration.

How many guests can the venue accommodate?
Northbrook Park can host weddings for up to 250 guests. For overnight accommodation, our Mews Cottages can accommodate up to 80 guests. We also have four beautifully appointed Farmhouse Cottages, each sleeping between 6 and 12 guests, located approximately a five-minute walk from the wedding venue.

Ceremony & Reception

Can you organise our civil ceremony for us?
To hold a civil ceremony at Northbrook Park, there are two steps. First, you must book the registrars through Hampshire County Council to legally conduct your ceremony at the venue. Second, you must both give notice of your marriage in person at the local register office where you live. This may be a different council if you live outside Hampshire. Notice must be given at least 29 days before your wedding and can only be given within the year before your wedding date. For full details, please visit the Hampshire County Council ceremonies website.

What happens if it rains on the day?
We have a range of beautiful indoor spaces to help your day run smoothly in all weather conditions. Across our two gardens, there are also covered walkways to help guests move comfortably between areas. During your final planning meeting, we will discuss your Plan A and Plan B options in detail. If you are planning an outdoor ceremony, your final decision will need to be confirmed no later than one day before your wedding. For civil ceremonies, your registrars may also advise moving indoors in the event of rain to protect official documentation from potential damage.

Can I have a ceremonial fire in our Mandap?
Yes, as long as the team have confirmed on safety regulations for this.

Catering & Suppliers

Do you provide catering?
Northbrook Park is a dry-hire venue and does not provide catering in-house. We work with a selection of approved caterers offering a wide variety of menus, from formal dining to more relaxed options. We strongly recommend choosing a caterer from our approved list to ensure the highest standards of service. If you choose a caterer who is not on our approved list, an additional fee of £1,000 including VAT will apply.

Can we bring our own suppliers?
Absolutely. We have a carefully curated list of recommended suppliers whom we work with regularly, but you are welcome to choose your own suppliers for your special day, provided they can supply the appropriate documentation required by the venue.

How does the in-house bar work?
Our experienced bar team can provide pre-arranged daytime drinks packages, or you can choose corkage for an additional fee during the daytime until 7pm. For the evening bar, we offer either a cash/card bar or a pre-paid tab. Corkage and drinks packages are not available during the evening.

Music & Entertainment

Are there any noise restrictions at Northbrook Park?
We operate a sound limiter set at 92 decibels to ensure a comfortable environment for all guests and to comply with our venue requirements. We work with a range of brilliant bands and DJs who are familiar with the venue and its sound system. For live music, we kindly ask that bands are limited to a maximum of five members and use electronic drum kits.

Can we have amplified music outdoors?
Amplified music is not permitted outdoors at any time.

Is Dhol drumming permitted?
Dhol drumming is permitted between 10am and 7pm, for a maximum of 20 minutes per performance. If Dhol takes place in the Orangery before 7pm, it cannot be played alongside other amplified music, as this may exceed and trigger our sound limiter.

Accommodation & Getting Ready

Is there a preparation space for the couple?
Yes. The Honeymoon Suite is available from 10:30am on your wedding day. We also have our beautiful Preparation Suite, available from 8am to 6pm on your wedding day for an additional £300 including VAT.

What are the accommodation check-in and check-out times?
Check-in for the four priority Mews Cottages is from 11:30am. Check-in for the remaining six Mews Cottages is from 3pm. Check-out is at 10am for everyone the following morning. Our Farmhouses have a check-in from 4pm with checkout at 11am.

Do you provide breakfast?
We provide tea, coffee, milk, sugar and some complimentary bites. Our kitchens are fully equipped should you prefer to make your own.

Do the rooms have towels?
All bedrooms have bedding, pillows, towels, toilet roll, shower gel and soap. All cottages will have irons, ironing board and hair dryers.

Why doesn’t the front door lock?
With up to 8 guests staying in a cottage, we won’t give out 1 key for the door. We recommend all belongings be kept in bedrooms secured with an individual coded lock.

How far in advance can we book to stay the night before?
We can confirm availability 6 months prior.

Planning & Support

Will we have an on-the-day wedding coordinator?
Northbrook Park does not provide an on-the-day wedding coordinator or wedding planner as part of your venue hire. Our venue team will, of course, be on hand to assist where we can and help ensure the venue runs smoothly on your wedding day. Our team can support with venue-related matters, such as welcoming suppliers, assisting with venue access and helping with the smooth running of your ceremony. However, we are not responsible for coordinating your full wedding timeline, managing suppliers, setting up décor or overseeing the day on your behalf.

If you would like dedicated support with coordinating your suppliers, timings, décor and the overall running of your wedding day, we recommend appointing an external wedding planner or on-the-day coordinator.

What time can suppliers access the venue?
Suppliers may access the venue from 8am on your wedding day. We kindly ask that all suppliers have vacated the venue by 1am, with all items fully removed from the premises by 10am the following morning.

What do you need from us before the day itself?
Six weeks before your wedding, we require a completed cottage allocation for the Mews Cottages. We will also arrange a final planning call approximately 4–6 weeks before your wedding, and we ask that your completed function sheet is provided ahead of this call. Our sales office is open seven days a week, so our dedicated wedding team are always happy to help and support you throughout your planning journey.

Can you help us with our table plan?
Your caterer will work with you to create and finalise your table plan, but our team are always happy to offer advice and guidance where we can.

When do we finalise our wedding details?
Final details such as timings, supplier arrangements and table plans are typically confirmed around 6–8 weeks before your wedding.

How many guests can be seated on the round tables?
Our round banqueting tables seat a maximum of 10 guests per table. If you would prefer larger or different-style tables, we can recommend trusted external suppliers who provide these for hire. For banqueting-style layouts, tables will need to be hired externally. We do, however, have sufficient tables available on site for key areas such as a top table, gifts table and sweet table, among others.

Facilities & Practical Information

Is car parking available?
Yes. We have around 100 spaces in our main car park, with additional spaces in our overflow car park. For larger celebrations, we recommend guests consider car sharing or using taxis where possible.

Do you allow fireworks?
Unfortunately, fireworks, laser fireworks and sky lanterns are not permitted due to our resident birds and pets. Our stunning peacocks make up for it, though! Sparklers are permitted.

Are we allowed to use confetti?
We only permit dried flower petals or biodegradable confetti in a light colour. This may be thrown either outside the Main House or in the Vine Room. Please note that if your confetti does not meet these guidelines, it cannot be used. Confetti cannons are also not permitted, and deductions may be made from the security deposit if these guidelines are not followed.

Do we need wedding insurance?
We strongly recommend taking out wedding insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances such as supplier failure, illness or venue disruption. It can provide valuable peace of mind throughout your planning journey.

We’re here to help! Planning a wedding is a big journey, and our dedicated Northbrook Park team is here to support you throughout. If you have a question that isn’t covered here, please get in touch with our wedding team.