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Like something out of a children’s book, the Walled Garden at Cowdray is a magical, memorable place to hold your wedding reception.

Through an ancient oak door, surrounded by restored Tudor walls in a setting of beautifully kept gardens of lavender and roses, the Walled Garden is the ideal spot for lazy late afternoon aperitifs, while a marquee can be erected on the lawn for a formal sit-down dinner. With a capacity of up to 330 for a seated reception, the Walled Garden is perfect for a big celebration – and if you are expecting royalty to drop by on their way to the famous Cowdray polo lawns, there is even a helipad for them to land their helicopters on.

For smaller celebrations, the Courtyard Room, seats 80, and the Castle Room has a capacity of 130 for formal dinners. Both of these magnificent rooms feature restored Georgian stonework and are perfect if you’re looking for an elegant reception with a touch of rustic Old English charm. Couples may bring their own caterers in for receptions or the Walled Garden will happily provide recommendations of suppliers they have worked with in the past. They are also able to recommend local accommodation for guests staying close by.

The cost of hiring the entire space for weddings, including the garden and two rooms is £4,000. For more information call 01730 816881

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