WEDDINGS at Temple Newsam
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WELCOME to Temple Newsam
This magnificent Tudor-Jacobean country house dates back to the 1500s and is steeped in history and grandeur. It is described as the Hampton Court of the North as it too has its Royal connections, as the birthplace of the notorious Lord Darnley, the infamous husband of Mary Queen of Scots. The house is set within 1500 acres of a Capability Brown landscape of stunning rolling parkland, formal gardens and intimate lakesides.
YOUR CEREMONY We are delighted to offer within the heart of the house three exquisite rooms to suit either a large or more intimate celebration; the Great Hall, the Dining Room or the Still Room. We can ensure grandeur, intimacy and something unique. The couple and guests have exclusive use of the main central courtyard and grand entrance into the house as well as the South Terrace overlooking the park, all of which provide stunning backdrops for unique photo opportunities. The house is available for ceremonies every day of the week throughout the year and only one booking is taken per day.
THE G R E AT H A L L In the 16th century the Great Hall was used for feasting and celebrations and so what could be more fitting than to hold your ceremony or wedding breakfast in this magnificent room. It comfortably accommodates up to one hundred guests for both ceremony and wedding breakfast. The Great Hall leads straight from the central courtyard to create an immediate wow factor and the ‘secret door’ leads to the South Terrace which offers the perfect spot for a drinks reception and photographs.
THE DINING ROOM The Dining Room leads from the Great Hall and is the perfect location for an intimate ceremony for up to forty guests or thirty seated to dine. Lined in oak panelling it is a truly majestic room overlooked by the spectacular heraldic overmantel bearing the arms of Mary Queen of Scots.
THE STILL ROOM This is a lovely quirky room in one of the oldest parts of the house. Originally the room was used to make preserves and beverages in and today displays a huge range of Leeds creamware ceramics. For those couples wanting something a little different this is the ideal location for a wedding party of up to 40 guests or for a wedding breakfast of up to 20.
T H E PA RT Y The West Lawn adjacent to the house makes a great location for a marquee to host your party. We can put you in touch with event companies who will co-ordinate this for you. Just a short walk from the house is the Walled Garden Marquee set within the historic walled garden and home to five National Plant Collections as well as an extensive Rose Garden and magnificent herbaceous borders. It is a beautiful location for a wedding breakfast and party for up to 160 guests. The marquee is fully lined, has ceiling chandeliers and accent lighting, solid floors, an indoor cloakroom and catering facilities. The accommodation offers a stylish, fully furnished reception area and a contemporary bar which leads into the spacious dining and dance floor area. Contact info@walledgardenmarquee.co.uk to arrange an appointment to meet the team. Temple Newsam is proud to be able to offer a range of catering providers for dining within the house. They have been selected for their excellence and ability to create bespoke menus for a variety of budgets and tastes.
PLANNING Y O U R D AY At Temple Newsam we believe that your day has to be exactly how you want it to be. One of our small team will meet with you to discuss your needs, help you plan and then be there on the day. The staff at Temple Newsam really treated us like we were special - they were prompt, reliable and incredibly organised. We didn’t lift a finger. They made sure everything ran so smoothly that it was seamless. Katie & Martin Holmes
Your wedding will be the only one at Temple Newsam on your day and for the time that you are with us you and your guests have exclusive access to the ground floor rooms of the house. The scale of Temple Newsam means that the public can freely enjoy the other wings of the house without intruding on your day. Temple Newsam feels rural and surrounded by countryside yet it is only four miles from Leeds city centre and two miles from the M1.
C O N TAC T If you would like to know more about planning your day at Temple Newsam then please contact the wedding team on: 0113 336 7460 temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamweddings Temple Newsam House Leeds LS15 OAE
THANKS With thanks to the couples and photographers featured within this brochure: Chris Milner - chrismilnerphotography.com Daniel Thubron - 123photography.co.uk Kevin Johnson - kj-photography.co.uk Steve McNiven - stevemcniven.co.uk