The garden front in evening light, seen from the top of the terrace steps, with a couple walking up the gravel path between clipped hedges, Harlaxton Manor
Lincolnshire · Country house

Harlaxton Manor

Victorian manor in 300 acres of gardens and parkland · Harlaxton, near Grantham, Lincolnshire

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Venue highlights
£22,235Starting fromsee what it includes
Up to 350Guests140 seated for dinner
45 kmNearest airportEast Midlands
About Harlaxton Manor

A country house in rural Lincolnshire, built by Gregory Gregory from several architectural styles, where couples have the staterooms to themselves on the wedding day.

Harlaxton Manor in Harlaxton

Harlaxton Manor is a country house in rural Lincolnshire, near Grantham. Gregory Gregory built it as a single stately home, shaped by his travels around England and Europe and by his wish to merge several architectural styles into one house. It now operates as Harlaxton College and is opened for weddings and events. The formal gardens were created as an integral part of the house, to give recreation, a connection to nature, room for social interaction and an appreciation of different outdoor moods. A dedicated events team runs the weddings, from small receptions to lavish wedding breakfasts.

The staterooms used for weddings are the Great Hall, Long Gallery, Gold Room, State Dining Room and Conservatory, with access to the formal gardens. The Great Hall has ornate oak panelling, a crystal chandelier and Italian marble flooring, and the Conservatory is almost unique in its design and its use of architectural elements. Outside, the gardens include French-style terraces, an Italian Garden, a Dutch ornamental canal and English landscape walks, which together make a varied series of contrived and natural outdoor spaces. Viewings for prospective couples are by appointment only, and walk-in visits cannot be offered. Weddings here are framed as flexible celebrations, from intimate gatherings to large receptions.

Harlaxton Manor

Gallery

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The garden front in evening light, seen from the top of the terrace steps, with a couple walking up the gravel path between clipped hedges, Harlaxton Manor1 / 30Aerial view of the entrance front, the oval forecourt lawn and the gatehouse, with the straight drive running out between mown lawns, Harlaxton Manor2 / 30The manor, its walled forecourt and gate piers from the air under a grey sky, with parkland and woodland behind, Harlaxton Manor3 / 30The full entrance front with its central clock tower and turrets, across the forecourt lawn, Harlaxton Manor4 / 30The garden front and the long glass conservatory above a striped lawn, with wedding guests gathering on the terrace, Harlaxton Manor5 / 30The manor seen from the upper gardens beside a stone garden pavilion, with steps, clipped yew and lawns below, Harlaxton Manor6 / 30
The garden front in evening light, seen from the top of the terrace steps, with a couple walking up the gravel path between clipped hedges, Harlaxton Manor+30View Gallery Aerial view of the entrance front, the oval forecourt lawn and the gatehouse, with the straight drive running out between mown lawns, Harlaxton Manor
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At a glance

The Essentials

Facts checked 5 October 2026

Standing reception
Up to 350 guests
Ceremony
Up to 350 guests
Exclusive use
Yes, the whole venue
Price
From £22,235 as a package for 80 guests
Catering
In-house only
Where
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

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Ceremonies

Ceremonies in the Great Hall

Harlaxton Manor is licensed with the Lincolnshire Registry Office, so ceremonies can take place on site. The Great Hall is a location for wedding ceremonies, and the manor is suitable for both smaller and larger ceremonies, with up to 350 guests. The Minstrel Gallery above the ornate stone doorway in the Great Hall is a vantage point for group photographs. Couples contact the Ceremony Coordinator at the Lincolnshire Registry Office to make the necessary arrangements for their marriage and to book the time and date of the ceremony.

Ceremonies in the Great Hall
Receptions

Celebrations and the staterooms

Evening receptions can be hosted in the Great Hall, which accommodates larger numbers for this part of the day. A secret passageway connects the Great Hall to the State Dining Room bar area and is a frequent talking point for guests. Each stateroom gives flexibility and choice for the celebration. Harlaxton can be taken for exclusive use, with a minimum of 80 guests. Couples can return for anniversaries, engagement parties and photoshoots. The Friends of Harlaxton list covers local wedding suppliers across categories including venue styling, floristry, photography, entertainment, cakes and celebrants.

Celebrations and the staterooms
The stay

Where guests stay

The Friends of Harlaxton list includes accommodation and transport as well as wedding suppliers. The accommodation listed is Easton Holiday Cottages, Amaya PM, including Amaya Eleven, The Gregory Arms, Angel and Royal and Belton Woods. The transport listed covers chauffeur services, horse and carriage companies, taxi firms and minibus providers for travel between the properties and the manor.

Where guests stay
Food and drink

Food and drink

Catering is in house, and the wedding food is titled "A Feast to Remember". Harlaxton's chefs develop and cook all menus using locally sourced ingredients, and the head chef reviews them each year, taking account of seasonal ingredients and trends. Menus are prepared for small gatherings and large parties and consider a full range of dietary needs and preferences. Couples can ask about meeting the chef at a wedding tasting.

Food and drink
Marble floor and Minstrel Gallery

Marble floor and Minstrel Gallery

The main ceremony room, with oak panelling, a crystal chandelier and a concealed passage to the State Dining Room bar.

The Great Hall

Gilding, cherubs and blush pink

A French-style room for ceremonies of up to 66 and for the drinks reception, opening into the Conservatory.

The Gold Room
Gilding, cherubs and blush pink
Palms under glass

Palms under glass

A large 19th-century conservatory with tree ferns and orange trees, used for small ceremonies, drinks and wet-weather photographs.

The Conservatory

Terraces, parterres and a walled garden

French-style terraces, an Italian garden and a Dutch canal in 300 acres of gardens and parkland, with a 150-year-old wisteria.

The gardens
Terraces, parterres and a walled garden
Accommodation

Rooms and suites

1 suite, included for the couple

Honeymoon Suite

Suite

The couple's room for the wedding night on the Wisteria package, also used for getting ready; it is vacated by 11.30am the next morning.

  • Wedding night included
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Honeymoon Suite
1 suite, for one wedding party on the morning

Dressing Suite

Suite

A getting-ready room with gold floor-length mirrors and natural light, available up to four hours before the ceremony, with a Prosecco brunch on the package. It costs £795 if the ceremony is elsewhere.

  • Up to 8 across both suites
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Dressing Suite
Exclusive use and buyout

The whole of Harlaxton Manor, to yourselves

Buyout from £22,235 Wisteria package from £22,235 (2026, Tuesday to Thursday, January to April and October to November), priced for 80 day and 100 evening guests
Minimum guests
80
When
Weddings run year round. High season is May to September and December; mid season is January to April, October and November. Package prices are set separately for Tuesday to Thursday and for Friday and Saturday.
  • Staterooms and gardens from 9am to midnight
  • Setting-up access 12pm to 4pm the day before
  • Dressing Suite with a Prosecco brunch
  • Ceremony room for up to 140
  • Drinks reception, three-course wedding breakfast and evening food
  • The couple's night in the Honeymoon Suite
  • Wedding coordinators
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Location

Lincolnshire

The main gates opposite the Gregory Arms public house are normally closed, so road access is via Harlaxton village and Manor Drive. Grantham is the nearest rail station, on the main East Coast line. Wheelchair users can have access to most areas of the house by lift, with advance booking recommended.

East Midlands (EMA)45 km
Birmingham (BHX)87 km

Harlaxton Manor

Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG, United Kingdom

Transfers. Local taxi firms, a minibus company and horse-and-carriage hire are listed among the Friends of Harlaxton suppliers.

Getting there

  • East Midlands (EMA)Airport · 45 km
  • Birmingham (BHX)Airport · 87 km

Nearest station

Grantham (London North Eastern Railway) is the nearest station, about 2.1 miles from the venue in a straight line.

Pricing and what to expect

What a wedding here costs

From£22,235
Typically includes
  • Exclusive use of the staterooms and gardens from 9am to midnight, plus access from 12pm to 4pm the day before for setting up
  • A Dressing Suite with a Prosecco brunch for one wedding party
  • A ceremony room for up to 140
  • A drinks reception in the Gold Room with two drinks and five canapés per guest
  • A three-course plated or sharer wedding breakfast with two glasses of wine and a Prosecco toast
  • An evening food choice in the Great Hall
  • Linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware
  • Easels, background music system, wireless microphones, cake stand and knife
  • The couple's night in the Honeymoon Suite
  • Wedding coordinators throughout
Capacity
  • Seated dinner140
  • Standing reception350
  • Ceremony140

All pricing is indicative and varies by date, guest numbers and requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Harlaxton Manor

How many guests can attend a ceremony at Harlaxton Manor?

A ceremony at Harlaxton Manor takes up to 350 guests.

Can we have Harlaxton Manor exclusively?

Harlaxton Manor can be taken for exclusive use, with a minimum of 80 guests.

How much does a wedding at Harlaxton Manor cost?

Weddings at Harlaxton Manor start from £22,235 as a package for 80 guests.

Can we bring our own caterer to Harlaxton Manor?

No. Catering at Harlaxton Manor is in house.

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