Weddings
Your day, the whole estate
One wedding at a time — always. Marry by the lake or under the Tudor Barn's oak beams, dine beneath the stars in the Starlit Hall or the light-filled Garden Marquee, and keep everyone you love on the estate overnight.
Four ways to have your day
Intimate
Tudor Barn
Oak beams, candlelight and centuries of character.
Saturdays from £2,800
Relaxed
Garden Marquee
Bright, airy and open to the gardens — all year round, fully weatherproofed with AC.
Saturdays from £3,600
Exclusive
Exclusive Venue Hire
Every space at Minstrel Court, entirely yours for the day.
Saturdays from £4,000
Unhurried
Exclusive + Accommodation
The whole estate — and a full weekend to enjoy it with the people you love.
Saturdays from £6,300
Say it by the water, or under the beams
Minstrel Court is licensed for civil ceremonies — so you can legally marry right here: in the Lake Pavilion with the water at your backs, on the Lakeside or Marquee lawns under open sky, in the Starlit Hall, or inside the Tudor Barn if the weather has other ideas. Your caterer or ours — from formal dining to food trucks on the lawn, the day is built around how you two actually want to celebrate.
Questions couples ask us
Can we legally get married at Minstrel Court?+
Yes — we're licensed for civil ceremonies in the Lake Pavilion, on the Lakeside and Marquee Lawns, in the Starlit Hall and the Tudor Barn. Marry by the water, under open sky, or beneath five-hundred-year-old beams.
How many guests can we bring?+
Up to 200 in the Garden Marquee, or up to 110 in the Tudor Barn — with evening guests welcome on top for the party.
How does payment work?+
£1,500 secures your date. The balance is then spread in stages — at six months, three months, and the final balance one month before your wedding.
Are weekday weddings cheaper?+
Meaningfully — Sunday to Thursday dates are roughly 30% less than a Saturday, for exactly the same estate.
Can we bring our dog?+
Yes! Dogs are welcome at Minstrel Court — plenty of couples have a four-legged ring bearer.
Confetti and fireworks?+
Biodegradable or petal confetti, please — and yes, fireworks are allowed. Imagine them over the lake.
What time does the music end?+
Midnight.
Can we bring our own drinks?+
There's currently no corkage charge — ask us about the details when you visit.
Can we use our own caterer?+
Yes — formal in-house style, your own external caterer, or relaxed food trucks on the lawn. The commercial kitchen and Food Shack are there to support whichever you choose.
How far ahead can we book?+
2026, 2027 and 2028 dates are all bookable now.
Come and see it for yourself
The best way to know if Minstrel Court is your venue is to stand by the lake and picture the day.
Book a viewing