Hampshire

Wickham

Rookesbury Park

(28)

Price: £6,500 – £10,000

Guests: 200

Bedrooms: 45

Deals available: 4

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (4)

Description

This elegant family-run venue offers a perfect blend of timeless charm and modern amenities, making it an idyllic setting for your special day. Perfect for celebrations of all kinds and styles, having hosted occasions all the way from three day wedding extravaganzas to intimate evening receptions - Rookesbury family and team are all yours to plan your dream wedding with you, for you. Rookesbury is approved to hold civil marriages and we have our own in-house catering team and a premises licence to run our own bar. We pride ourselves on crafting each wedding to meet your unique desires. Our prices include tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, staff etc - we know how annoying it is to have unexpected extras for items which we believe should be standard! In addition, we run our own licensed bar, either prepaid for or cash/card on the day. Wines need to be purchased through Rookesbury’s suppliers or alternatively they may be brought in with a corkage fee arrangement.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Etta Longden

I'm Etta, the wedding co-ordinator & owner and I’m delighted for you to join us to celebrate your love at Rookesbury Park! After 12 years working in weddings and having grown up around the magic of love and celebrations at Rookesbury, I’ll be at your side to add a personal and bespoke touch to ensure the day is a dream come to life. From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in the beauty of our surroundings. I hope that you leave Rookesbury as enamoured by it as you are with each other!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1924

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Rookesbury Park

Wedding Venue Type

Stately Home

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

400

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

270

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Confetti permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding license

Fireworks permitted

Church within walking distance

Dancefloor available

Sound system available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom

Landscaped gardens

Open Flame Permitted

Disabled access

Grade I/II Listed Building

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive use

Marquee permitted

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

On-site parking

Wedding Catering

Alcohol license

In-house catering

In-House Wine List

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Bar

Hog Roast

Vegan catering

Western / European

Mediterranean

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Other

Pricing for Rookesbury Park

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£6,500.00 – £10,000.00

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Couple accommodation included

• Tables & chivari chairs, crockery & glassware, white linen, staff • Bridal suite & breakfast for couple night before & after • Getting ready room and prosecco in old master bedroom • Orangery for wedding breakfast and evening • 4 historical rooms in the 1824 built house for wedding ceremony or drinks reception • Complimentary soft drinks water, elderflower and freshly squeezed orange juice with drinks reception • On hand wedding organiser; meetings/viewings/consultations & on the day coordinator • Fire lanterns to light up the drive, teak furniture outside the Orangery • Complimentary wine tasting with world class Master of Wine to help you choose the perfect table wine and toasting drink • Opportunity to return to Rookesbury for anniversary photoshoot There is a flat hire fee of £6,500 which includes the use of all four rooms in the main 19th Century building, as well as the gorgeous west-facing Orangery. The use of all of our lawns is encouraged and included in all hire. Depending on the size of your wedding and your evening celebrations there are a number of rooms in which to hold your ceremony, have your wedding breakfast and hold your evening celebrations. These rooms vary from smaller intimate rooms which can hold 50 guests to larger rooms for over 200 guests.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£28.00 – £55.00

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Reviews (28)

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Grant and Alice
02/12/2025
The best venue by far! The best venue by far!
What an amazing venue. It was fate that lead us here - from seeing a wedding fayre sign from Hampshire wedding network to then reading the reviews we had to enquire….what drew us in was when someone said they knew from the moment they drove up the drive….! Etta replied to our enquiry almost 18 months ago and we went for a visit, we were greeted on our first visit by Etta, she was so proud and passionate to show us around and nothing was ever too much trouble, every single team member is so attentive, friendly and accommodating and they did not disappoint on our special day. The cosy and calm feel of the house, the open fires and the family vibe is just so unique and you can tell it’s so loved! We’ve visited in sun, rain and even snow and no matter the weather it’s always beautiful! The food on the wedding day was amazing as was the decor and the service and organisation was second to none! We love Rookesbury as do our family! Special mentions again to Etta, Heather, Kate, Mark, Daryl and the head chef and not to mention the lovely Andrea, from coordinating the day to helping with the wedding dress and more. Just simply perfect. We cannot thank you all enough and will be back for future events! If you are looking for a non conveyer belt family orientated tailored to you precisely wedding venue this is not a place to be missed!! Thank you Rookesbury Park you did not disappoint!What an amazing venue. It was fate that lead us here - from seeing a wedding fayre sign from Hampshire wedding network to then reading the reviews we had to enquire….what drew us in was when someone said they knew from the moment they drove up the drive….! Etta replied to our enquiry almost 18 months ago and we went for a visit, we were greeted on our first visit by Etta, she was so proud and passionate to show us around and nothing was ever too much trouble, every single team member is so attentive, friendly and accommodating and they did not disappoint on our special day. The cosy and calm feel of the house, the open fires and the family vibe is just so unique and you can tell it’s so loved! We’ve visited in sun, rain and even snow and no matter the weather it’s always beautiful! The food on the wedding day was amazing as was the decor and the service and organisation was second to none! We love Rookesbury as do our family! Special mentions again to Etta, Heather, Kate, Mark, Daryl and the head chef and not to mention the lovely Andrea, from coordinating the day to helping with the wedding dress and more. Just simply perfect. We cannot thank you all enough and will be back for future events! If you are looking for a non conveyer belt family orientated tailored to you precisely wedding venue this is not a place to be missed!! Thank you Rookesbury Park you did not disappoint!
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Dom Brenton Photography
10/09/2025
A stately home venue you can affordA stately home venue you can afford
With its portico inspired by Greek antiquity, Rookesbury Park gives you the authentic stately home aura right from when you first see it from the bottom of its long drive. As a fine-art inspired photographer, the building and its landscaped grounds provide so many opportunities for iconic photos of you and your guests. What's more, the team at Rookesbury Park are so friendly and accommodating of your plans. I warmly recommend this venue if you'd like a tasteful stately home wedding you can afford. With its portico inspired by Greek antiquity, Rookesbury Park gives you the authentic stately home aura right from when you first see it from the bottom of its long drive. As a fine-art inspired photographer, the building and its landscaped grounds provide so many opportunities for iconic photos of you and your guests. What's more, the team at Rookesbury Park are so friendly and accommodating of your plans. I warmly recommend this venue if you'd like a tasteful stately home wedding you can afford.
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Julia & Pat
02/09/2025
Best venue!!Best venue!!
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our wedding! From the moment we started planning, Etta and the team were incredibly flexible, helpful, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything turned out just the way we envisioned. Their kindness and genuine care really stood out — we never felt like just another event. Every detail, big or small, was handled with attention and warmth, making us feel truly supported throughout the process. Even when last-minute changes came up, they were understanding, quick to adjust, and always had a solution with a smile. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was and how smoothly it all went and how friendly all the staff were. We’re so grateful for the love and effort they poured into our special day. We would highly recommend Rookesbury Park to any couple looking for a team that not only delivers but truly cares! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our wedding! From the moment we started planning, Etta and the team were incredibly flexible, helpful, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything turned out just the way we envisioned. Their kindness and genuine care really stood out — we never felt like just another event. Every detail, big or small, was handled with attention and warmth, making us feel truly supported throughout the process. Even when last-minute changes came up, they were understanding, quick to adjust, and always had a solution with a smile. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was and how smoothly it all went and how friendly all the staff were. We’re so grateful for the love and effort they poured into our special day. We would highly recommend Rookesbury Park to any couple looking for a team that not only delivers but truly cares!
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Lauren & Cameron
10/06/2025
The best day of our lives The best day of our lives
We had our wedding at Rookesbury Park and it really was the best day of our lives. Rookesbury Park is absolutely beautiful and we will be forever grateful that we were able to have our wedding here. We cannot thank everyone enough who helped our day come together but a special thanks to Etta, she was there with us from the very beginning to the very end and she went above and beyond to make our day so special. She was incredibly accommodating and instrumental in ensuring the day went as smoothly as it did, we cannot thank her and the team enough and we were incredibly lucky to get married there. We had our wedding at Rookesbury Park and it really was the best day of our lives. Rookesbury Park is absolutely beautiful and we will be forever grateful that we were able to have our wedding here. We cannot thank everyone enough who helped our day come together but a special thanks to Etta, she was there with us from the very beginning to the very end and she went above and beyond to make our day so special. She was incredibly accommodating and instrumental in ensuring the day went as smoothly as it did, we cannot thank her and the team enough and we were incredibly lucky to get married there.
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Maz and Gaz
02/06/2025
A happy dayA happy day
A brilliant day! Etta and her team were magnificent, the rooms were so beautiful and decorated to perfection. The food was superb , complimented by lovely wine and boutique champagne. It could not have been improved in any way, and we highly recommend Rookesbury Park for any social occasion where perfection is sought.A brilliant day! Etta and her team were magnificent, the rooms were so beautiful and decorated to perfection. The food was superb , complimented by lovely wine and boutique champagne. It could not have been improved in any way, and we highly recommend Rookesbury Park for any social occasion where perfection is sought.
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Emily
12/10/2024
Beautiful venue, perfect wedding! Beautiful venue, perfect wedding!
This venue is absolutely stunning - a long dramatic driveway takes you to the front of the house on the top of a slight hill with views of fields & trees (with an incredible sunset if you are lucky like us!). There are many different functions rooms to use - we used the entrance hall for our ceremony, which was beautiful. The grounds are stunning with an old veranda around the back of the house. Our wedding here was everything we could have wanted & more - highly recommended 💗This venue is absolutely stunning - a long dramatic driveway takes you to the front of the house on the top of a slight hill with views of fields & trees (with an incredible sunset if you are lucky like us!). There are many different functions rooms to use - we used the entrance hall for our ceremony, which was beautiful. The grounds are stunning with an old veranda around the back of the house. Our wedding here was everything we could have wanted & more - highly recommended 💗
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Ali and Charlie Ham
09/10/2024
You have been so attentive, flexible, accomodatingYou have been so attentive, flexible, accomodating
Dear Etta. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. It has been such pleasure working with you to plan our day. You have been so attentive and flexible with accommodating us. You have such a beautiful venue and we will cherish our memories - So precious. Love The Hams, Ali, Charlie and RonnieDear Etta. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. It has been such pleasure working with you to plan our day. You have been so attentive and flexible with accommodating us. You have such a beautiful venue and we will cherish our memories - So precious. Love The Hams, Ali, Charlie and Ronnie
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Katie and Stephen
08/10/2024
Wow what a stunning venue Wow what a stunning venue
What an amazing day me my wife ,family and friends had at this stunning venue,the grounds the views amazing ,from start to finish the whole family and staff realy did make it a wonderful day ,any questions I had any extra random ideas we had for our day Rooksbury we’re always keen to listen and make things work , Money well spent here guys ,would plan again tomorrow for next year ,What an amazing day me my wife ,family and friends had at this stunning venue,the grounds the views amazing ,from start to finish the whole family and staff realy did make it a wonderful day ,any questions I had any extra random ideas we had for our day Rooksbury we’re always keen to listen and make things work , Money well spent here guys ,would plan again tomorrow for next year ,
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Julie
27/09/2024
Wonderful magical wedding day ❤️Wonderful magical wedding day ❤️
Wonderful magical wedding day at Rookesbury park. Etta and her staff couldn't have been more accommodating. They catered for our every need and wete kind and helpful. Moving through the impressive entrance hall and rooms to the beautiful grounds where we enjoyed reception drinks. Then enjoying a delicious meal and flowing wine in the stunning orangery where the sun came down and we danced to a great band into the night. A day we will always remember.Wonderful magical wedding day at Rookesbury park. Etta and her staff couldn't have been more accommodating. They catered for our every need and wete kind and helpful. Moving through the impressive entrance hall and rooms to the beautiful grounds where we enjoyed reception drinks. Then enjoying a delicious meal and flowing wine in the stunning orangery where the sun came down and we danced to a great band into the night. A day we will always remember.
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Abbie and Dion
20/09/2024
We couldn’t have asked for a nicer venue or staff!We couldn’t have asked for a nicer venue or staff!
Everybody was so helpful, they made the whole day so easy & all the staff are an absolutely credit to Rookesbury. Our photographer has taken some stunning shots of Rookesbury, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer venue or staff. I honestly cannot recommend the staff enough, from the kitchen staff, groundsmen, to the man I kept bothering while he was trying to wash up, everyone just wanted us to have a nice time! Everybody was so helpful, they made the whole day so easy & all the staff are an absolutely credit to Rookesbury. Our photographer has taken some stunning shots of Rookesbury, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer venue or staff. I honestly cannot recommend the staff enough, from the kitchen staff, groundsmen, to the man I kept bothering while he was trying to wash up, everyone just wanted us to have a nice time!

Location & Contact Details for Rookesbury Park

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Wickham, Fareham, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6HT, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Google maps should take you to single lodge at our front gates - if it takes you to the double lodges on the back drive please keep driving to the crossroads, take a left after the church and then take the first turning at single lodge down our driveway. POSTCODE: PO17 6HT