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Price: £4,000 – £9,500
Guests: 150
Deals available: 2
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (2)
Description
Description
Discover Newland Hall: A Timeless Wedding Venue in Essex
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that blends historic charm with natural beauty, Newland Hall is the perfect choice. This Grade II listed Tudor manor house, dating back to the 15th century, sits on 100 acres of stunning Essex countryside just four miles from Chelmsford. With its iconic moat, four peaceful lakes, and beautifully maintained gardens, Newland Hall offers a truly romantic and private setting for your special day.
When you book Newland Hall, you get exclusive use of the entire estate — the manor house, gardens, and celebration marquee are all yours. To keep your day intimate and uninterrupted, staff and suppliers use a separate entrance, ensuring your wedding feels completely private.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to Your Vision
Whether you’re planning a cosy gathering or a grand celebration with up to 200 guests, Newland Hall offers a variety of licensed spaces that combine historic elegance with modern comfort:
- The Henry VIII Room: Host your indoor ceremony surrounded by authentic Tudor details, including hand-carved beams and stunning views of the estate’s grounds.
- Outdoor Gazebo: Say your vows in a charming, custom-built gazebo set against the backdrop of the English countryside. Afterward, enjoy drinks and canapés on the lawn for a relaxed, al fresco reception.
- Celebration Marquee: Your wedding breakfast and evening party take place in a permanent marquee that’s both stylish and flexible, ready to be decorated to match your personal style.
Expert Wedding Services and Venue Highlights
With over 30 years of experience as a family-run venue, Newland Hall is committed to making your wedding day flawless. A dedicated wedding manager will guide you every step of the way. Here’s what you can expect:
- Exclusive use of the manor house, gardens, and marquee for your entire celebration.
- Capacity to comfortably host between 10 and 200 guests for both ceremonies and receptions.
- A luxurious bridal dressing room to prepare and relax before your ceremony.
- Flexible wedding packages, including full-day celebrations, evening-only options, and intimate daytime events.
- In-house catering known for delicious, generously portioned meals that guests consistently praise.
Please note, after three decades of creating unforgettable weddings, the owners of Newland Hall have passed on the reins to a new family to continue hosting weddings. Still with Kelly as the General Manager, who has been with Newland Hall for nearly 24 years.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Kelly
Hi, you must both be so excited to start your wedding planning journey. I have years of experience helping couples plan their weddings. Please do book an appointment to come and see me. We can look round the venue, we can discuss your wedding visions and we can make them come to life! It might all seem a bit daunting at this stage, take each decision one at a time. Firstly you need to decide, your date and venue. I will be with you all the way through the planning stages and on your wedding day!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1993
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Overview of Newland Hall
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Fireworks permitted
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Venue Details
Water view
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Disabled access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-site parking
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
External catering permitted
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Halal catering
Alcohol license
Vegan catering
Bar
No corkage charge for own alcohol
Pricing for Newland Hall
Pricing for Newland Hall
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Marquee Dry-Hire Includes:-
• Star Lighting
• Wall Lighting
• Entrance Lighting
• Heating (if required)
• Dance Floor
• Toilets
• Tables
• Chairs
• Car Parking
• Kitchen Facility
• Guaranteed 100% Exclusive Use
Maximum Capacity
• Gazebo: 150
(Ceremony outdoors, canopy available)
• Henry VIII Room (Ceremony): 70
• Marquee seated: 170
• Marquee buffet: 200
Please note there is no food, drink, bar facility*, music, crockery, cutlery, linen, chair covers, glasses, flowers or decoration included in the quotation.
*We are happy to provide a Pay Bar facility at no additional charge if required.
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- JJoe & Poi-Yee11/12/2025"Better than how we wanted""Better than how we wanted"I don't know where to start, our wedding day went so much better than we could have asked. Kelly who's is the manager/head coordinator, was our coordinator for our wedding day. She's been doing this a long time and you can definitely see it. She made sure the tables and decorations looked better than how we wanted. The food and buffet was amazing and everything just went according to plan. I don't know where to start, our wedding day went so much better than we could have asked. Kelly who's is the manager/head coordinator, was our coordinator for our wedding day. She's been doing this a long time and you can definitely see it. She made sure the tables and decorations looked better than how we wanted. The food and buffet was amazing and everything just went according to plan.
- CChris & Tina11/12/2025"Professionalism""Professionalism"We would like to thank all the staff at Newland Hall for their professionalism on making our wedding day perfect. The venue and food were fantastic. The staff were friendly and could not do enough for us and our guests. We would highly recommend Newland Hall. Once again thank you for making our wedding day perfect. Chris & Tina. We would like to thank all the staff at Newland Hall for their professionalism on making our wedding day perfect. The venue and food were fantastic. The staff were friendly and could not do enough for us and our guests. We would highly recommend Newland Hall. Once again thank you for making our wedding day perfect. Chris & Tina.
- SStephanie Kilburn11/12/2025"Friendly & welcoming""Friendly & welcoming"I run a prop hire business and as such work at Newland Hall regularly. This venue is really beautiful and the staff are always friendly and welcoming, always a pleasure to set up here!I run a prop hire business and as such work at Newland Hall regularly. This venue is really beautiful and the staff are always friendly and welcoming, always a pleasure to set up here!
- LLorraine Thompson11/12/2025"What a place""What a place"What a place!!!! My daughters wedding yesterday couldn't have been any better Lucy welcomed us immediately and was there to help with anything. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everyone was ready to help. The food was fantastic. DJ was great. Bar staff was brilliant. Also, being in a beautiful setting. Would recommend to everyone.What a place!!!! My daughters wedding yesterday couldn't have been any better Lucy welcomed us immediately and was there to help with anything. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everyone was ready to help. The food was fantastic. DJ was great. Bar staff was brilliant. Also, being in a beautiful setting. Would recommend to everyone.
- JJemma11/12/2025"Amazing memories""Amazing memories"We just had our wedding this passed weekend and it was incredible. From start to finish Lucy and Kelly answered any questions I had and were always so helpful. They have very competitive prices but they don’t reduce the quality. Everyone had an amazing time and more importantly my husband and I have amazing memories.We just had our wedding this passed weekend and it was incredible. From start to finish Lucy and Kelly answered any questions I had and were always so helpful. They have very competitive prices but they don’t reduce the quality. Everyone had an amazing time and more importantly my husband and I have amazing memories.
- LLaura11/12/2025"Attentive & helpful""Attentive & helpful"We had such an amazing experience getting married at Newland hall last Friday. Right from the first enquiry we received excellent support and felt all our questions were answered promptly. Lucy and Kelly were attentive and helpful in organising our special day. The venue itself is stunning. The staff were professional and friendly helping make the day run smoothly. The package we chose was perfect for what we wanted and the rooms were decorated beautifully. People commented on how lovely it was.We had such an amazing experience getting married at Newland hall last Friday. Right from the first enquiry we received excellent support and felt all our questions were answered promptly. Lucy and Kelly were attentive and helpful in organising our special day. The venue itself is stunning. The staff were professional and friendly helping make the day run smoothly. The package we chose was perfect for what we wanted and the rooms were decorated beautifully. People commented on how lovely it was.
- DDaryl11/12/2025"Recommend 100%""Recommend 100%"We had a twilight wedding here and it couldnt of been better.From the moment we booked, right up until the actual day,Kelly couldnt do enough for us,and all staff on the day were on hand to help with every detail. Very reasonably priced,and exceptional staff,i would recommend this venue 100%.We had a twilight wedding here and it couldnt of been better.From the moment we booked, right up until the actual day,Kelly couldnt do enough for us,and all staff on the day were on hand to help with every detail. Very reasonably priced,and exceptional staff,i would recommend this venue 100%.
- KKerry & Nick11/12/2025"Exactly as I had dreamed""Exactly as I had dreamed"Kelly and Lucy eased my concerns during planning! My big day came and when I arrived I could have cried (happy tears) everything that I wanted had been delivered and the venue looked exactly as I had dreamed about. The outside space looked amazing and Kelly and Lucy were waiting outside to greet me with a reassuring smile. We honestly had the best day of our life and every single guest that attended has messaged or called us with the exact same comments! Kelly and Lucy thankyou both xKelly and Lucy eased my concerns during planning! My big day came and when I arrived I could have cried (happy tears) everything that I wanted had been delivered and the venue looked exactly as I had dreamed about. The outside space looked amazing and Kelly and Lucy were waiting outside to greet me with a reassuring smile. We honestly had the best day of our life and every single guest that attended has messaged or called us with the exact same comments! Kelly and Lucy thankyou both x
- LLauren & Tristan11/12/2025"Most magical experience""Most magical experience"Cannot recommend Newland Hall enough for a wedding venue. We had our wedding there at Christmas and Kelly and the team really did their best to make it the most magical experience for us and our guests. Nothing was too much and we could really make it ‘our own’ for the day. To have the whole grounds to yourself really does make it even more special. Thoroughly recommend.Cannot recommend Newland Hall enough for a wedding venue. We had our wedding there at Christmas and Kelly and the team really did their best to make it the most magical experience for us and our guests. Nothing was too much and we could really make it ‘our own’ for the day. To have the whole grounds to yourself really does make it even more special. Thoroughly recommend.
- FFrank & Carole11/12/2025"Staff were brilliant""Staff were brilliant"Smallish wedding there couple of weeks ago & it is not possible to think of a better place ! The staff are brilliant , food was enjoyed by all, feel privileged that we were able to have our do there: Smallish wedding there couple of weeks ago & it is not possible to think of a better place ! The staff are brilliant , food was enjoyed by all, feel privileged that we were able to have our do there:
Location & Contact Details for Newland Hall
Location & Contact Details for Newland Hall
Travel Notes
It is best to enter our postal code into a satnav. We're only 4.5 miles from Chelmsford city centre
Nearest Town
Chelmsford
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M25 Junction 28
Nearest Train Station
Chelmsford
Nearest Airport
Stansted
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What makes Newland Hall a unique wedding venue in Essex?
Newland Hall is a Grade II listed Tudor manor house dating back to the 15th century, set on 100 acres of beautiful Essex countryside. Its historic charm combined with natural elements like an iconic moat, four lakes, and beautiful gardens makes it a romantic and private setting for weddings.
Where is Newland Hall located?
Newland Hall is conveniently located just four miles from Chelmsford in Essex, England, with the postal code CM1 4LH.
Does Newland Hall offer exclusive use of the venue for weddings?
Yes, when you book Newland Hall, you receive exclusive use of the entire estate, including the manor house, gardens, and celebration marquee, ensuring privacy throughout your wedding day.
What are the available ceremony and reception spaces at Newland Hall?
Newland Hall offers several licensed spaces for weddings:
- The Henry VIII Room: Indoor ceremonies with Tudor architectural details.
- Outdoor Gazebo: A charming spot for outdoor vows amidst the English countryside.
- Celebration Marquee: A stylish and flexible permanent marquee for wedding breakfasts and evening parties.
What is the guest capacity for weddings at Newland Hall?
Newland Hall can comfortably accommodate intimate gatherings or grand celebrations with between 10 and 200 guests for ceremonies and receptions.
Are there dedicated wedding services and staff to assist at Newland Hall?
Yes, Newland Hall is a family-run venue with over 30 years of experience. A dedicated wedding manager will guide you through all the planning and ensure your day runs smoothly.
What amenities are provided for the bridal party at Newland Hall?
The venue offers a luxurious bridal dressing room where the bride and bridal party can dress and do finishing touches in a relaxing environment before the ceremony.
Are there flexible wedding package options available at Newland Hall?
Newland Hall provides flexible wedding packages including full-day celebrations, evening-only options, and intimate daytime events to best suit your needs.
Does Newland Hall provide catering services?
Yes, the venue features in-house catering known for delicious and generously portioned meals that are highly praised by guests.
Is Newland Hall still available for weddings in the future?
Newland Hall is open and taking bookings for weddings in 2026, 2027 & 2028
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