Hanbury Manor

Hanbury Manor sits amid 200 acres of parkland in Ware, Hertfordshire, its grounds defined by landscaped gardens, fairways, and mature trees. The estate’s Jacobean architecture offers a striking backdrop, with polished interiors and high ceilings that allow natural light to fill every room. Outside, gentle walks across the lawns and views of the 18-hole golf course add calm and space to your day. With multiple event spaces, you can shape your celebration to feel intimate or expansive, all within a setting that balances historic character with contemporary comfort.

Couples can choose from a variety of spaces for their vows.

Poles Hall, a converted chapel, offers vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and a minstrels’ gallery for a traditional ceremony. For a more contemporary setting, the Thundridge Suite overlooks the golf course, letting light spill across the room. Between May and September, the walled garden offers an outdoor ceremony, surrounded by manicured lawns and mature planting. Each space allows for careful choreography, ensuring your ceremony feels personal and uninterrupted, whether indoors or outside.

After the ceremony, receptions continue seamlessly in spaces designed for both atmosphere and practicality.

Garden Court and Summer House offer floor-to-ceiling windows, a cosy fireplace, and soft lighting that complements your top table. Summer House transforms from ceremony space to dance floor without interruption, keeping your guests together from first toast to last dance. Poles Hall and Thundridge Suite offer larger parties a combination of classic charm and contemporary functionality, with adjacent bars and flexible layouts for evening entertainment.

Hanbury Manor offers bespoke wedding packages, guided by a dedicated team to help you realise your day. Their Wish List provides inspiration for personal touches, ensuring each wedding feels considered and truly personal to you.

Hanbury Manor’s 161 bedrooms and suites span the Manor House, Orchard Wing, and Garden Court. Rooms range from doubles and king rooms to interconnecting suites, all with flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, and plush bedding. Wireless Internet and room service add convenience, while views over the golf course or gardens extend the calm of the day into the night. Preferential rates are available for groups of 10 or more bedrooms, making it easy for your guests to stay on site. The estate’s spa and golf facilities offer calm moments before and after the main event, letting you and your guests relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Menus at Hanbury Manor are thoughtfully designed to suit your celebration. With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, the dedicated team works with you to tailor each course, from the wedding breakfast to evening canapés. The adjacent bars in Garden Court, Summer House, and Thundridge Suite ensure service is discreet yet attentive, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the flow of the day uninterrupted.

Hanbury Manor integrates sustainability across its operations. Rainwater from gutters feeds estate lakes, while high-efficiency dishwashers and glasswashers reduce water use. LED lighting cuts energy consumption, and the hotel works with energy specialists to monitor and limit waste. 100% of hotel waste is segregated, with recycling and waste-to-energy systems ensuring nothing ends up in landfill. Cooking oil is repurposed into fuel, and single-use plastic bottles have been replaced with reusable alternatives. Digital systems reduce paper use across departments. These measures reflect an ongoing commitment to thoughtful, responsible stewardship of the estate.

The estate offers easy access to both countryside and city highlights. Explore Hatfield House, Knebworth House, or take a stroll along the Lee Valley White Water Centre Olympic course. For Harry Potter fans, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is nearby, while Hertfordshire Zoo provides a quieter day out. With London just 25 miles away, cultural and historic excursions are within easy reach, giving guests the chance to extend their visit beyond your wedding day.

Hanbury Manor is located just off the A10 in Ware, Hertfordshire. On-site parking is complimentary for guests. By train, Ware Station is 2.5 miles from the estate. Airports within easy reach include London Stansted (18.2 miles), Luton (24.3 miles), and Heathrow (50.3 miles), making travel straightforward for both local and international guests.