Harlaxton Manor

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, United Kingdom

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

No. 472 · Autumn 2026

Aerial view of the entrance front, the oval forecourt lawn and the gatehouse, with the straight drive running out between mown lawns, Harlaxton Manor

Welcome

Ceremonies in the Great Hall

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 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.

The manor, its walled forecourt and gate piers from the air under a grey sky, with parkland and woodland behind, Harlaxton Manor

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.

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

The State Dining Room bar, with an ornate plaster ceiling, oak panelling and a black marble fireplace, Harlaxton Manor

The celebration

How the day is held

4 spaces for the day. Up to 350 guests.

The Great Hall

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 empty Gold Room in sunlight, with gilded plasterwork, a marble fireplace and a large bay window onto the gardens, Harlaxton Manor

The Gold Room

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 Conservatory

Palms under glass

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

Long tables with white linen and green napkins running the length of the Long Gallery, with chandeliers above, Harlaxton Manor

Where to stay

Rest, close at hand

A sitting room inside the manor with a bay window, an open fireplace and pale upholstered chairs, Harlaxton Manor

1 suite

Honeymoon Suite

included for the couple

Wedding night included

A bathroom inside the manor with a roll-top bath, marble surround and a tall sash window, Harlaxton Manor

1 suite

Dressing Suite

for one wedding party on the morning

Up to 8 across both suites

The Long Gallery laid for a wedding breakfast with round tables, blue chair sashes and tall floral arrangements under a painted sky ceiling, Harlaxton Manor

Location

Getting there

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.

Airport: East Midlands
Airport: Birmingham
Station: Grantham (London North Eastern Railway) is the nearest station, about 2.1 miles from the venue in...

The full entrance front with its central clock tower and turrets, across the forecourt lawn, Harlaxton Manor

A painted ceiling of cherubs and figures in a sky, framed by gilded plasterwork, with a gilt chandelier, Harlaxton Manor

A dried-flower and pampas arrangement on the carved marble fireplace of the Gold Room, Harlaxton Manor

Round tables with candelabra and red and orange flowers in a gilded state room with mirrored walls, Harlaxton Manor

Planning

Planning your day

What the starting price of £22,235 includes.

- Exclusive use of the staterooms and gardens from 9am to midnight, plus access
- 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
- A three-course plated or sharer wedding breakfast with two glasses of wine and
- An evening food choice in the Great Hall

Exclusive use: The whole venue is yours for the day
Latest finish: The bar closes at 11pm and guests are asked to leave by midnight; an extended bar licence may be available on request (official September 2026 packages PDF).

Ask about your date Source: cms.harlaxton.co.uk