Weddings at SOMERLEY HOUSE
THE EMBODIMENT OF Georgian grandeur and timeless English elegance
A wedding at Somerley House offers the rare privilege of celebrating within one of England’s most distinguished private estates.
Combining historic grandeur with the intimacy of a family home, Somerley provides an exquisite and authentic country house experience
— elegant, secluded, and entirely unforgettable.
As recommended wedding planners at the incredible Somerley House in Hampshire, we know what it takes to deliver a magnificent celebration at this top UK wedding venue.
why choose somerley for your UK Destination wedding
Set on the edge of the New Forest within a magnificent 7,000-acre estate, Somerley House embodies Georgian grandeur and timeless English elegance. Owned by the Earls of Normanton since 1828, the house remains a private family home, occupied today by the current Earl — the eldest son of the Sixth Earl of Normanton.
Behind its stately façade lies a home of remarkable warmth and character. The Picture Gallery, with its soaring ceilings and classical proportions, offers a magnificent setting for a ceremony or wedding breakfast, while the surrounding parkland provides endless opportunities for outdoor celebrations beneath the Hampshire sky.
Somerley Wedding Spaces & Capacities
Exclusive Hire includes:
Exclusive use of Somerley House and selected reception rooms
Access to the Picture Gallery for ceremony and dining
Option for a marquee within the grounds for larger guest numbers
Use of the extensive gardens and parkland for photography and receptions
On-site accommodation within the main house and estate cottages
Is Somerley Right
for Your Destination UK Wedding?
A Wedding at Somerley House can host:
Ceremony and wedding breakfast (Picture Gallery): up to 140 guests
Evening reception (House): up to 200 guests
Marquee wedding breakfast: up to 200 guests
Marquee evening reception: up to 250 guests
Accommodation: 9 double bedrooms in the main house, plus 3 additional estate properties