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Knebworth is a spectacular historic house, home of the Lytton family since 1490. Set in 250 acres of attractive parkland just 28 miles north of London, this Gothic fantasy was transformed from its red brick Tudor origins by Edward Bulwer Lytton in 1843. There are few more romantic places in the British Isles to hold your event that at Knebworth House.
The romantic exterior of this 500-year old house, with its turrets, domes and gargoyles silhouetted against the sky, does little to prepare the visitor for what to expect inside. The gardens surrounding the house date back to the 1600’s with the present design landscaped in the Victorian and Edwardian times.
If you're looking for a classic dinner seating up to 60, a seminar of 100, or a wedding reception for 200 you've come to the right place.
Venues available to hire at this historic estate include:
Knebworth House's Jacobean Banqueting Hall, one of the most beautiful rooms in the country, has played host to guests from Queen Elizabeth I to Queen Elizabeth II. You will be dining at the same fireside as Prime Ministers, artists, authors, philosophers, explorers, joining one of England's most illustrious guest books.
Also available are the Edwardian Dining Parlour, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and the Victorian Library of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, one of the 19th Century's formost novelists and statesmen.
Why not begin your evening on the sunken lawns of the formal gardens? This slendid backdrop provides a sumptuous setting for drinks, croquet and string quartets.
Knebworth House received its licence to host Civil Ceremonies in Dec 2007 for ceremonies up to 80.
Jacobean Banqueting Hall |
Edwardian Dining Parlour |
Victorian Library |
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Dimensions: |
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| Length | 39ft / 12m | 36ft / 11m | 32ft / 10m |
| Width | 25ft / 7.5m | 21ft / 6.5m | 21ft / 6.5m |
| Height | 25ft / 7.6m | 10ft / 3m | 10ft / 3m |
Conference and meeting capacities: |
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| Theatre | FP1: 100; BP2: 50 | - | 40 |
| Cabaret | 30 | - | - |
| Boardroom | 30 | - | 15 |
| Classroom | 20 | - | - |
| U-Shape | 30 | - | - |
Wedding, dinner and reception capacities: |
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| Dinner | 60 | - | - |
| Dinner Dance | - | - | - |
| Wedding Breakfasts | 60 | ||
| Reception | 200 across all three rooms | ||
Key: |
FP1: Front Projection; BP2: Back Projection | ||
Resources:
The Knebworth Barns are made up of two 400-year-old Tithe Barns, lovingly restored to create a unique setting, and is in walking distance to the House. The Barns seat up to 200, and are available for conferences, product launches, exhibitions, banqueting, themed occasions, and licensed for civil weddings. House tours available, incentive/coach parties welcome.
The Garden Terrace Barn has seating for 76 guests and during the Park's open season serves a variety of hot and cold snacks, freshly-prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes, tea, coffee and much more. During the Park's closed season the Garden Terrace Barn is available for private hire.
The Cobbold and Lytton Barns, completed in September 2011, are two brand new oak structures. Benefiting from their own private garden area and direct access into Knebworth Formal Gardens they are perfect for summer parties. They can also be used for exhibitions, wedding receptions, dinner dances, product launches, family fun days and so much more. The Lytton Barn is the perfect venue for private lunches, intimate dinners and is ideal for those smaller meeting requirements.
Manor Barn |
Lodge Barn |
Garden Terrace Barn |
Cobbold Barn |
Lytton Barn |
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Dimensions: |
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| Length | 21.5m | 23m | 12m | 20.3m | 9.7m |
| Width | 7.5m | 9m | 10m | 9.7m | 9.7m |
| Height | 4.6m | 4.6m | 3m | 2.5m | 2.5m |
Conference and meeting capacities: |
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| Theatre | FP: 180; BP: 100 | FP: 100; BP: 150 | - | 150 | 80 |
| Cabaret | 100 | 60 | 30 | 90 | 36 |
| Boardroom | 60 | 40 | 20 | 40 | 30 |
| Classroom | 80 | 60 | 30 | 80 | 30 |
| U-Shape | 50 | 30 | 20 | ||
Wedding, dinner and reception capacities: |
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| Dinner | 180 | 120 | 60 | 200 | 80 |
| Dinner Dance | 150 | 150 | - | 150 | - |
| Reception | 200 | 250 | 80 | 200 | 100 |
| Civil Ceremony | 150 | 180 | 180 | 80 | |
Key: |
FP1: Front Projection; BP2: Back Projection | ||||
Resources:
The gardens at Knebworth House date back to the 1600's with the present design, landscaped in the Victorian and Edwardian times. They offer the beautiful setting for your treasured photographs with Knebworth House as a stunning backdrop.
The Knebworth House Garden Gazebo hosted its first wedding in the summer of 2003 and is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Garden Gazebo |
Up to 180 guests |
Sunken Lawn |
Drinks reception for up to 800 guests |
Rose Garden |
Drinks reception for up to 180 guests |
Knebworth is synonymous with live music. The Rolling Stones, Queen, Oasis and Robbie Williams… over 100 major artists have played Knebworth festivals since their inception in 1974 in front of over two million fans.
The 250 acres of rolling parkland can also be used extensively for major public events and concerts for up to 125,000 guests, and of course, open air festivals.
Tower Lodge Field |
35 acres | Ideal for off road activities. |
Church Field |
12 acres | In front of the house and beside the church. |
Concert Field |
35 acres | Large space in front of the Barns. |
Forex Field |
35 acres | Ideal for activities. |
Front Lawn |
6 acres | Prestigious location for small concerts and traditional activities such as archery. |
Mausoleum Field |
35 acres | Field on a slope. |
Monument Field |
35 acres | Large tree lined private area. View of the house. |
North Field |
35 acres | Private fenced area, ideal for large events and with great view of the House. |
Novotel Field |
51 acres | Direct access from A1M. Ideal for overflow car parking. |
Side Lawn |
1 acre | Situated to the side of the House. Ideal for marquee hire. |