The Queen's House from the approach, with its colonnades and lawns, Queen's House
Greenwich, London · Historic hall

Queen’s House

A 17th century royal house in Greenwich Park, with a marble floored Great Hall for up to 120 guests

5.03 reviews
Venue highlights
£6,000Starting fromsee what it includes
Up to 120Guestsseated for dinner
5 kmNearest airportin a straight line, London City
About Queen’s House

The Queen's House in Greenwich, completed in 1635 for Queen Henrietta Maria, is an event venue run by Royal Museums Greenwich, with four spaces for weddings of up to 120 guests.

The Queen's House stands in Greenwich Park, completed in 1635 for Queen Henrietta Maria as a House of Delight. It is run today by Royal Museums Greenwich, the charity that also cares for the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark, all within a short walk. Its Great Hall keeps the original black and white marble floor, with a gold leaf ceiling painting by the artist Richard Wright and views across the park to Canary Wharf.

Weddings use four spaces. The Great Hall takes a ceremony or dinner for up to 120 guests, the Orangery and South Parlours open onto the park for receptions and intimate ceremonies, the Colonnade and South East Lawns suit outdoor ceremonies, mandaps and marquees, and the three vaulted chambers of the Undercroft take up to 150 guests for dancing. Hire includes exclusive use of the venue for the booked period, and catering, floristry and production come from a list of approved suppliers. The house is wheelchair accessible and a few minutes' walk from Cutty Sark DLR and Greenwich mainline station.

At a glance

The Essentials

Where
Greenwich Park, London SE10
Capacity
Up to 120 seated in the Great Hall, 150 standing in the Undercroft
Ceremony
Great Hall for up to 120, intimate ceremonies for up to 40
Price
Intimate weddings from £6,000 plus VAT
Exclusive use
Yes, for the hire period
Catering
Approved caterers only
Curfew
Midnight, extensions to 1am on request
Access
Wheelchair accessible
Parking
None on site, local car parks nearby

A House of Delight in Greenwich Park

The Queen's House was completed in 1635 for Queen Henrietta Maria as a House of Delight. It stands in Greenwich Park, with protected views of Canary Wharf from the Great Hall and the Royal Observatory behind it.

A House of Delight in Greenwich Park

Four spaces for a wedding

The Great Hall has its original black and white marble floor and a gold leaf ceiling painting by Richard Wright, and takes up to 120 guests for a ceremony or dinner. The Orangery and South Parlours open onto the park, the Colonnade and South East Lawns suit outdoor ceremonies, and the Undercroft's three vaulted chambers take up to 150 for dancing.

Four spaces for a wedding

Wedding styles for every tradition

Royal Museums Greenwich plans classic, cultural, intimate and quirky weddings, and the lawns have hosted mandaps and marquees for up to 300 guests. Couples choose from approved caterers, florists and production suppliers.

Wedding styles for every tradition
The Great Hall

The Great Hall

The original marble floor, a gold leaf ceiling by Richard Wright and views of Canary Wharf, for up to 120 guests seated, for a ceremony, dinner or reception.

The Orangery and South Parlours

Three adjoining rooms with French doors onto Greenwich Park, for 120 standing at a reception, or 40 seated and intimate ceremonies.

The Orangery and South Parlours
The Colonnade and South East Lawns

The Colonnade and South East Lawns

An outdoor reception space for 120 with views of the Royal Observatory and Greenwich Park, with ceremonies, mandaps and marquees for up to 300.

The Undercroft

Three linked vaulted chambers for dancing and after parties, with room for up to 150 guests.

The Undercroft
Intimate weddings

Intimate weddings

A package for up to 40 guests uses one of the smaller spaces for up to 3 hours, with a glass of fizz and canapés.

A World Heritage setting

The house sits in Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the venue's other sites, including the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark, are a short walk away.

A World Heritage setting
Exclusive use and buyout

The whole of Queen’s House, to yourselves

The venue for the agreed hours, with a two-hour set-up period for suppliers.

  • Exclusive hire for the agreed hours
  • A two-hour set-up period for suppliers
  • A cleaner, an electrician, venue staff and security
  • A dedicated event manager
  • Round tables and banqueting chairs
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Location

Greenwich, London

The house is a few minutes' walk from Cutty Sark DLR and Greenwich mainline station, and Thames riverboat services call at Greenwich Pier. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Greenwich ParkBeside the house
Royal Observatory GreenwichIn the park, in view from the lawns
National Maritime MuseumA short walk
Cutty SarkA short walk

Queen’s House

Queen's House, Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF

Parking. No parking on site. Local car parks are nearby.

Things to do nearby

  • National Maritime Museumunder 1 km in a straight line · our pick for a morning visit
  • Cutty Sarkunder 1 km in a straight line · our pick for a visit with guests
  • Royal Observatory Greenwichunder 1 km in a straight line · our pick for a visit with guests
  • Thames river servicesunder 1 km in a straight line · our pick for a guest arrival by river
  • Greenwich Parkunder 1 km in a straight line · our pick for wedding photographs and a walk
  • St Dunstan in the East6 km in a straight line

Getting there

  • London City (LCY)Airport · 5 km in a straight line
  • Heathrow (LHR)Airport · 31 km in a straight line

Nearest station

Maze Hill (Southeastern and Thameslink) is the nearest station, about 500 metres from the venue in a straight line.

Pricing and what to expect

What a wedding here costs

From£6,000Intimate wedding package, plus VAT
Typically includes

'A very intimate I Do' package: from £6,000 plus VAT for up to 40 guests, with a minimum of 20 guests. It includes hire of one of the smaller spaces for up to 3 hours, a glass of fizz, 3 canapé choices and time for photos.

Larger ceremonies in the Great Hall for 40 guests or more: £8,000 plus VAT for 3 hours of hire, with a drinks reception in the Orangery and South Parlours and photographs on the Colonnade. Available as standard Monday to Friday, and at weekends on selected off peak dates.

Evening hire, 7pm to 11pm (Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Undercroft and terrace): £9,000 plus VAT.

Daytime hire, 9am to 5pm: Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours £10,000 plus VAT, Orangery and South Parlours only £6,000 plus VAT.

Additional hours, 11pm to 1am: £1,500 plus VAT per hour.

Hire fees include exclusive use of the venue for the hire period, support from the events team, an event manager on the day, security and cleaning.

Capacity
  • Seated dinner120
  • Standing reception150
  • Ceremony120

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

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Reviews

What guests say

5.0 3 reviews
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Unbelievable

The team at Queen’s House are unbelievable, they made our special day amazing with their attention to detail, kindness and professionalism. We had Nick take care of us and he was with us every step of the way from the planning, to the walk through, to co-ordinating our suppliers and then making sure it all ran to plan on the day. We cannot say enough about Nick and the team. We would recommend Queen’s House to anyone planning a wedding.

S&MJuly 2022 · 5 Star Weddings review
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Exceptional

Our experience with the Queen’s House was exceptional and I do not think any more could have been done to enhance the service. We were particularly impressed with just how flexible and accommodating the Queen’s House was given the historical significance of the building, our unique requirements, and the various weather scenarios we had… Overall, we cannot thank Guilia & The Queen’s House enough for making our wedding the best day ever.

A&CJuly 2023 · 5 Star Weddings review
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Extremely helpful

The Queen’s House was a stunning venue for our wedding. Giulia and the team were extremely helpful, professional and accommodating in the run-up to the event and on the day, and helped create an absolutely amazing day.

A&LAugust 2023 · 5 Star Weddings review
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Review

The Queens House is the perfect venue for the most romantic and memorable wedding. In our own small way being part of the history of such a nationally important venue is very special. The Queens House team were exceptionally helpful and supportive we had an amazing day, thank you.

Suzanne and RichardSeptember 2024 · Royal Museums Greenwich
Frequently asked questions

Queen’s House

How many guests can the Queen's House host for a wedding?

The Great Hall holds 120 seated for a ceremony or dinner, the Orangery and South Parlours hold 40 seated and 120 standing, and the Undercroft holds 150 standing. Intimate weddings are for up to 40 guests.

Can the ceremony and reception both take place at the house?

Yes. Ceremonies take place in the Great Hall or the Orangery, with receptions in the Orangery and South Parlours, on the Colonnade and in the Undercroft.

Can we bring our own caterer?

No. Only approved catering, floristry and production suppliers are permitted, from a list of handpicked partners, to protect the historic building and collection.

Are there restrictions on decoration?

Candles, naked flames, confetti, balloons and dry ice are not permitted indoors. Lilies are allowed only with the stamens removed, and guests are asked not to wear stiletto heels.

What do the hire fees include?

Exclusive use of the venue for the hire period, support from the events team before the event, an event manager on the day, and security and cleaning.

How does booking work?

Provisional dates can be held for two weeks after a showround. Once a date is confirmed, a contract is issued to be returned within 7 days with a deposit invoice.

Is there parking?

There is no parking on site. Local car parks are nearby, and the house is a few minutes' walk from Cutty Sark DLR and Greenwich mainline station, with riverboats to Greenwich Pier.

Is the Queen's House accessible?

Yes. The Queen's House is wheelchair accessible, and the events team can discuss further access needs.

Is there overnight accommodation?

No. The Queen's House is an event venue without bedrooms, so couples and guests book accommodation elsewhere.

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