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Be Lord and Lady for the day! Gildredge Manor offers exclusivity, privacy and full use of all the whole Manor House including all the beautifully decorated function rooms for the ceremony, reception and evening. As well as the main ceremony, dining and dancing rooms, we offer a bride’s dressing suite with 2 rooms and your own bathroom, free entertainment including pool, table football, the piano (& even ping pong!), a cosy and atmospheric lounge with leather Chesterfields, bar rooms with giant velvet chairs, plenty of cosy nooks, Insta spots and of course the private garden and terraces. All our rooms are fully furnished providing elegant, comfortable spaces for you and your guests to relax, feel at home and have fun! Our service is truly personal and caring from start to finish. We do everything we can so you can be fully at ease, knowing everything is being taken care of. You can come in the day before to bring any decorations, your table plan, etc. and we will set everything up and clear everything down for you (ready for next day collection). Our bar is stocked with a large variety of drinks and will be available from guest arrival to the end of the evening. We also offer flexible and great value for money drinks packages, which can be tailored to what like! We work with long-established and trusted partner caterers (incl a multiple award-winner) who can offer you bespoke packages. They will include all crockery, cutlery, linens, etc. and manage all aspects of the catering service, as well as serving drinks. We are completely flexible and can accommodate 50-95 guests in the day and up to 150 in total in the evening. We close at 11.45pm at the weekends and 11.15pm on a weekday. If you prefer you can have a registry office or church ceremony prior or have your ceremony here with either a registrar or celebrant. With our professional experience from over 200 weddings over the last 10 years we are happy to guide you throughout. Check out our more than 100 5-star reviews on Facebook and Google.
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Reviews (51)
- SSam & Paul31/12/2025Amazing Silver Wedding AnniversaryAmazing Silver Wedding AnniversaryWow — what an unforgettable evening we had at Gildredge Manor. From the moment we arrived, everything felt truly special. We wanted a beautiful, classy venue to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary, and Gildredge Manor exceeded every expectation we had. Mark, Emma, and the entire team were simply incredible. Their warmth, kindness, and genuine care shone through in everything they did. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went above and beyond to make sure every guest and entertainer felt welcomed and looked after. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making such an important milestone so perfect and memorable. We will treasure the memories forever — you are all amazing.Wow — what an unforgettable evening we had at Gildredge Manor. From the moment we arrived, everything felt truly special. We wanted a beautiful, classy venue to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary, and Gildredge Manor exceeded every expectation we had. Mark, Emma, and the entire team were simply incredible. Their warmth, kindness, and genuine care shone through in everything they did. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went above and beyond to make sure every guest and entertainer felt welcomed and looked after. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making such an important milestone so perfect and memorable. We will treasure the memories forever — you are all amazing.
- HHarrison & Maisie24/12/2025The happiest day of our livesThe happiest day of our livesFrom day one of visiting Gildredge Manor and meeting Emma & Mark we knew that it was the perfect venue, we didn’t bother going anywhere else! Nothing was too much trouble for them, they were very knowledgeable and helped make our day perfect. All feedback from guests was that it was the perfect wedding at the perfect venue. If anyone’s looking for a special place to host their wedding then look no further than Gildreddge Manor. From day one of visiting Gildredge Manor and meeting Emma & Mark we knew that it was the perfect venue, we didn’t bother going anywhere else! Nothing was too much trouble for them, they were very knowledgeable and helped make our day perfect. All feedback from guests was that it was the perfect wedding at the perfect venue. If anyone’s looking for a special place to host their wedding then look no further than Gildreddge Manor.
- MMaria and Scott20/12/2025The wedding of my dreams The wedding of my dreamsWedding of my dreams!!! Where do I begin… The Gildredge Manor and the team that runs it is by far the best people in the business, went above and beyond from the initial consultation with Mark being so helpful and I think as excited as we were at our wedding Nothing was too much to anyone that works there and Jackie was just my fairy godmother in making sure everything ran smoothly and that I never felt rushed. All in all I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a magical wedding Wedding of my dreams!!! Where do I begin… The Gildredge Manor and the team that runs it is by far the best people in the business, went above and beyond from the initial consultation with Mark being so helpful and I think as excited as we were at our wedding Nothing was too much to anyone that works there and Jackie was just my fairy godmother in making sure everything ran smoothly and that I never felt rushed. All in all I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a magical wedding
- MMartin and Michelle19/12/2025Our wedding day ! Wonderful Memories Our wedding day ! Wonderful MemoriesWe got married at Gildredge Manor in May 2025 When we went to view Gildredge Manor, we instantly fell in love with its charm and beauty straight away. You wouldn’t know it was there it’s so hidden away. Mark and Emma who run Gildredge Manor are very welcoming, helpful and accommodating. They supplied us with lots of useful information of suppliers that they use. Any questions we had they answered. They just wanted to make sure we had the best day ! On the day we had a possibility of rain, so Mark made sure there was a plan B for people to sit and eat when the BBQ was served. I would 100% recommend anyone choosing a wedding venue to pick Gildredge Manor. We had the most amazing day and we were sad to say goodbye. The staff were amazing too . We got married at Gildredge Manor in May 2025 When we went to view Gildredge Manor, we instantly fell in love with its charm and beauty straight away. You wouldn’t know it was there it’s so hidden away. Mark and Emma who run Gildredge Manor are very welcoming, helpful and accommodating. They supplied us with lots of useful information of suppliers that they use. Any questions we had they answered. They just wanted to make sure we had the best day ! On the day we had a possibility of rain, so Mark made sure there was a plan B for people to sit and eat when the BBQ was served. I would 100% recommend anyone choosing a wedding venue to pick Gildredge Manor. We had the most amazing day and we were sad to say goodbye. The staff were amazing too .
- TTash and Owen18/12/2025You can be sure it will be perfect!You can be sure it will be perfect!The most incredible day! Mark and Emma were brilliant throughout planning, with regular contact and answering all our questions quickly. On the day, the team made sure everything ran smoothly. They had a great balance of making sure we were well looked after while also letting us have our space. The venue is stunning and whilst we had beautiful sunshine on the day, had it rained I am confident that the decor inside would have made for just as stunning photos. I would recommend Gildredge to anyonThe most incredible day! Mark and Emma were brilliant throughout planning, with regular contact and answering all our questions quickly. On the day, the team made sure everything ran smoothly. They had a great balance of making sure we were well looked after while also letting us have our space. The venue is stunning and whilst we had beautiful sunshine on the day, had it rained I am confident that the decor inside would have made for just as stunning photos. I would recommend Gildredge to anyon
- SSteve18/12/2025A brilliant dayA brilliant dayMy daughter's wedding was here. Couldn't ask for a better venue staff clearly professional and knew how to make it a brilliant day loads of space for 100 guestsMy daughter's wedding was here. Couldn't ask for a better venue staff clearly professional and knew how to make it a brilliant day loads of space for 100 guests
- NNaomi18/12/2025All staff sneakily worked their magic all dayAll staff sneakily worked their magic all dayI loved every second. We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it with the natural decor and look of the building inside and out being so perfect without hardly having to add to it. You get a large space to use with there being a games room, bar/seating area, buffet room, an old library (good for people to sit and have a chat in the quiet), ceremony room/dance floor and a lovely hall for your wedding breakfast. We were also able to get ready in 2 rooms. All staff were amazing!I loved every second. We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it with the natural decor and look of the building inside and out being so perfect without hardly having to add to it. You get a large space to use with there being a games room, bar/seating area, buffet room, an old library (good for people to sit and have a chat in the quiet), ceremony room/dance floor and a lovely hall for your wedding breakfast. We were also able to get ready in 2 rooms. All staff were amazing!
- RRob and Claire18/12/2025This is the perfect place to get marriedThis is the perfect place to get marriedHonestly, this is the perfect place to get married. Mark helped us enormously throughout. Great choice of rooms for you guests to either party in, hide away in or even play pool! Lovely garden. Just brilliant. Can't recommend enough. Rob + Claire xHonestly, this is the perfect place to get married. Mark helped us enormously throughout. Great choice of rooms for you guests to either party in, hide away in or even play pool! Lovely garden. Just brilliant. Can't recommend enough. Rob + Claire x
- JJames18/12/2025Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! Sensational venue, inside and out! Wonderful hosts (Mark & Emma) and team, special thanks to Jackie for running the show! Immediately put at ease by their kindness and professionalism. Despite all weather concerns we got all photos done outside, and they were amazing! Couldn't recommend Gildredge Manor highly enough! Will never forget our day.. Thankyou! XPerfect! Perfect! Perfect! Sensational venue, inside and out! Wonderful hosts (Mark & Emma) and team, special thanks to Jackie for running the show! Immediately put at ease by their kindness and professionalism. Despite all weather concerns we got all photos done outside, and they were amazing! Couldn't recommend Gildredge Manor highly enough! Will never forget our day.. Thankyou! X
- DDavid18/12/2025All the guests had a wonderful time.All the guests had a wonderful time.A huge thank you to the staff at Gildredge Manor. They were very attentive and made sure that the celebrations flowed seamlessly. Rain on the day meant we couldn't really make use of the garden, but the venue is wonderful. Mobility issues meant we didn't use the upstairs ballroom. This added to the workload for the staff, as they had to turn around the ground floor ceremony room for the wedding breakfast,hich they handled brilliantly. We were worried about carparking but this proved a non-issueA huge thank you to the staff at Gildredge Manor. They were very attentive and made sure that the celebrations flowed seamlessly. Rain on the day meant we couldn't really make use of the garden, but the venue is wonderful. Mobility issues meant we didn't use the upstairs ballroom. This added to the workload for the staff, as they had to turn around the ground floor ceremony room for the wedding breakfast,hich they handled brilliantly. We were worried about carparking but this proved a non-issue
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
They're all lovely and different! The most unusual was probably the murder mystery wedding... roving actors and a crime to solve! A great way to entertain and join people. It was all themed with ghoulish, gothic props.
We've had circus acts, a burlesque show, a 90s garage band, ABBA tributes and all sorts of fun entertainments with a few celebrity guests here and there, as well as a wedding that was filmed for a TV show!
We welcome dogs and we have also had an owl fly the rings down the aisle! That was pretty special - along with the birds of prey display during the drinks reception!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
You can't keep everyone happy all the time. Take everyone's views and advice on board but sift out what's just not for you. Relax, make lists, use your gut feelings, don't spend money on unnecessary things and remember - it's YOUR day and you as a couple are the most important people to keep happy!!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Pet dogs coming along with rings or just for photos, but any surprise that makes the day extra special for the couple and their friends and family is a personal touch creating special memories!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, glamorous, private, relaxed, historic.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
So many! We are set in a beautiful park and in our garden and around the house there are dozens of wonderful backdrops and settings. The good news for the unpredictable British weather is that there are loads of wonderful places and lots of light inside for fabulous photos even if the weather doesn't behave.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had several TV stars as wedding guests and were featured in a TV show "Get me to the church on time:" Many many years ago Queen Mary visited the Manor and more recently Eddie Izzard popped in for a tour and chat!
What’s your favourite canapé?
The classic smoked salmon blini but perfectly made & accompanied by a cold glass of good champagne!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cheese & biscuits with onion marmalade relish!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Many beautiful rooms - Library, Long Gallery, Garden room, Double Drawing Rooms, Ladies' Morning room, Games room, as well as lovely gardens set in a wonderful park. Very intimate, personal and private, whilst very easy to access from the seafront and town centre (station, etc.)
What part of your business are you most proud of?
This landmark house was restored from total dereliction in 2012. We only host very few weddings every year and keep our weddings exclusive with a personal service, where everyone feels like part of a family.
The venue is totally unique in the area and we have now hosted over 200 wonderful weddings with fantastic feedback and reviews.