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Discover the Enchanting Beauty of A Deer Park Wedding Venue

Quintessentially British and uniquely beautiful, a traditional deer park adds an extra touch of refinement to a country estate wedding.

Think early morning mists and afternoon sunlight, with the tranquil herd grazing gently among the meadows and trees.

It’s not surprising that couples are drawn to the inherent romance and elegance of a deer park wedding venue. Find out more about getting married in a country estate.

So, What Is A Deer Park Wedding Venue?

Deer parks were introduced during the Norman period, originally as enclosed spaces for hunting.

Today, they’re simply beautiful swathes of land where the deer live in peace, and residents and visitors can enjoy the unspoilt countryside.

If you love subtly landscaped grounds and a sense of history and wildlife, a wedding venue with a deer park could be your perfect location.

What Makes Deer Park Unique Compared to Other Locations?

A deer park is the jewel in the crown of an English country estate.

It indicates that the country house grounds are likely to be extensive and well cared for, and the graceful herd brings a certain extra charm to the venue.

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Services Provided

What services can you expect at your wedding venue?

features & amenities

To Look Out For

What refined features can you expect to find in your country estate venue?

Scenic Beauty

Picture large, green sweeps of grass dotted with trees and when it’s quiet, deer. The deer park is only one element of a country estate.

Typically, there’ll also be more formal gardens and terraces, perhaps a courtyard, and wider lawns. There might be a lake, ornamental ponds, or moat. The landscaped element of the park could feature wooded areas, rivers and viewpoints across the surrounding countryside.

If you choose an exclusive-use venue, you and your guests can enjoy the beautiful surroundings undisturbed.

Indoor And Outdoor Spaces

The indoor space depends on the type of estate. A traditional deer park estate may have a smaller hunting lodge, or you might be getting married in a larger stately home or even a castle wedding venue.

Great halls, ballrooms and former chapels make beautiful wedding ceremonies and celebration spaces. If you prefer an outdoor wedding, look out for arbours, gateways and bandstands that provide elegant focal points for the ceremony.

At Country House Weddings, our deer park wedding venue, St Audries Park, has a lovely Victorian orangery for the marriage service. With its many windows and airy interior, the orangery is the perfect indoor-outdoor space.

Accommodation Options

From gracious suites and bedrooms inside the house to cosy estate cottages on the grounds, a country estate can accommodate you and your guests. It might even be included in our all-inclusive wedding package. Speak with your wedding manager about accommodation.

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What About Your Guests’ Experience?

What can your guests expect at your luxury wedding venue? 

Comfort And Convenience

If your wedding venue is exclusive use, your guests can enjoy the freedom of the estate, wandering through the gardens and grounds, including the edges of the beautiful deer park. They can make themselves feel at home in the house, too, especially if they’re staying overnight. With everything in one place, you can all really relax and enjoy yourselves.

Activities And Entertainment

Naturally, the wedding ceremony and the following reception are the highlights; however, what extra entertainment can you add to enhance the experience?

● Live music, whether in the background or for evening dancing
● Performances from musicians or magicians, or a poetry reading
● Photo booths, caricaturists or garden games (croquet works in a country house)
● Evening barbecue, outdoor bar and stalls
● Deer-friendly firework displays
● Tours of the estate
● Quizzes, casinos and fun classes – ballroom dancing, anyone?

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Pricing And Packages

What sort of price range can you expect for a deer park wedding venue?

It depends on the type of venue, time of year and size of the wedding. If you’re working to a budget, an intimate wedding or twilight wedding can help you to keep to this without compromising on the venue or sense of luxury.

Additional Costs

If you have chosen an all-inclusive wedding package, you can still add personal touches and extra details.

Specialty wines

Upgrade your drinks menu. Speak to your wedding manager about speciality wines and champagne for your wedding.

Extended accommodations

Do you want to provide accommodation for two nights? At Country House Weddings, we offer a Weekend Wedding package.

Custom theming

Do you have a wedding theme in mind? Custom decor will naturally cost more than choosing from the venue’s package options – but will be spectacular!

Real-Life Country House
Wedding Stories

What do our happy couples think of St Audries Park as a deer park wedding venue?

I couldn’t recommend the venue enough…

Leez Priory were so supportive throughout the wedding planning and our wedding planner, Sophie, on the day knew when she needed to be strict with guests or suppliers, which was needed! Sophie was always on hand throughout the day and was always by my side when I needed to ask a question.

If I could do it all over again, we would 100% go back to Leez Priory, and we can’t wait to go back and visit one day soon.

I couldn’t recommend the venue enough and if you’re thinking about booking a viewing, do it! You won’t regret it.

Georgia & Jack 25th February, 2025 at Leez Priory
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From the moment we booked, the team have been fabulous!

We could not have wished for a more picturesque venue with such catering staff. Any requests we had were sorted and we knew that someone was always a phone call or email away. We were supported throughout the experience which made it more effortless for us as a couple planning the biggest day of our lives. We were made to feel that no question was a stupid question even if we thought it might be.

Overall, the Clearwell Castle staff are amazing, from the wedding managers to the bar staff and cleaners! Thank you so much for making our day the most special it could be. Our guests are still talking about it now all these months on.

Christopher & Pete 31st May, 2024 at Clearwell Castle
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A Magical Day!

Firstly… We would like to say our day could not have gone any better!

We had viewed over 10 other venues, and we chose Gosfield Hall and so grateful we did. The staff were so honest, helpful, calm, encouraging and genuinely interested in us and our special day. Plus, there is so much included in terms of decor (flowers throughout) stunning grounds which you do not have to spend loads of extra money on to make the place look pretty. 

Overall, food was fantastic, great service, well-kept grounds, amazing staff, and everything in between.

Chanel & Charlie 26th February, 2025 at Gosfield Hall
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Everything ran smoothly and perfectly

Donna, our Personal Wedding Manager helped us have the most incredible day of our lives. Everything ran smoothly and perfectly, there was nothing to fault. We did not even need to set anything up ourselves on the actual morning of the wedding. Donna was so good at keeping us updated and was always at the end of the phone if I needed to speak to her, it just made the process stress free.

We will definitely be coming back to celebrate our first anniversary at a dinner date event. We would like to thank everyone at Bourton Hall.

Melis & Adam 12th May, 2024 at Bourton Hall
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Conclusion: Is A Deer Park the Right Choice for Your Wedding?

If you love the romantic nature of the English countryside, a country estate with a deer park is the perfect wedding venue for you.

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