Wakehurst, Exclusive Hire

Wakehurst, the Royal Botanic Garden Kew’s country estate in Sussex provides over 500 acres of fairy tale woodlands offering stunning backdrops and vibrant displays in the shape of our ‘wedding dress and candy floss trees’ to build your own personal and treasured wedding day memories. A story board to look back on for all your family and friends.
Manicured lawns are overlooked by the romantic mansion dating back to the 16th century and owned by Lord and Lady Price - yours exclusively for the day. The venue of choice by the majority of our couples, it can accommodate the more intimate of weddings (from 10 guests) and offers traditional grandeur whilst retaining the warmth of a ‘home from home’ for family and friends to celebrate the most special of days.
Alternatively the striking and contemporary displays housed in the Millennium Seed Bank ‘glasshouse’ offers a globally unique setting for a larger wedding breakfast. With pre-breakfast drinks taken on the terraces one can trickle one’s fingers through the fish filled ponds and parterres whilst partaking in a glass or two of fizz!
There is also the option to have your own bespoke marquee built and command centre stage on the heart of Croquet Lawn. With panoramic windows offering stunning views towards the Mansion, the Croquet Lawn provides for pre-breakfast drinks and perhaps a few garden games, as well as photo opportunities in the Wisteria clad gazebo.
With the combination of our experienced on site team and a selection of established special events caterers we will work with you to deliver a seamless day from beginning to end and one to remember forever. 


We have 3 unique spaces available to hire.
Elizabethan Mansion: Comprises 3 large function rooms & 2 smaller rooms. All on the ground floor, hire the entire space exclusively or just one or two rooms depending requirements. Original wood panelling, fireplaces & beautiful sculptured ceilings are just some of the wonderful features within this 16th Century Mansion.
Millennium Seed Bank: The world famous MSB, houses seeds from all over the world and conducts cutting-edge science. This huge glass atrium offers a contrast to the Mansion with its modern contemporary atmosphere.
Croquet Lawn: Hire the lawn adjacent to the Mansion for a marquee or tipi tent for up to 200 people. Ideal for larger weddings, events, or corporate dinner dances.
Make use of 500 acres of wild botanic gardens.