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Clissold House

Listed 18th-century mansion in Clissold Park, Stoke Newington, licensed for ceremonies of up to 60 guests

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Clissold House is an 18th-century mansion set inside Clissold Park in Stoke Newington, north London. Run by Hackney Council as one of its hire venues, the house is listed and has been carefully refurbished, with marble fireplaces, a spiral staircase and tall windows looking out across the park. It is licensed for marriages and suits smaller, relaxed weddings with a green, leafy setting just a few miles from central London.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The house can be booked for exclusive use, so you can have the whole building to yourselves and your guests. It sits in a public park in Hackney, a borough with a strong and visible LGBTQ+ community. Ceremony, drinks and dinner can all take place under one roof, which keeps the day simple and personal, and the scale works well for couples who want a close guest list rather than a large crowd.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies usually take place on the first floor, where the Drawing Room seats up to 60 guests. The Drawing Room, Dining Room and connecting Hallway sit together on this floor, so you can move straight from your vows to drinks and dinner without leaving the house.

Receptions and food

For a seated meal, the Drawing Room takes around 60 guests, and the Dining Room takes around 40, while standing receptions work for up to around 80. On the second floor, the Church View Room and New River Room suit smaller gatherings, quieter breakout spaces or a dressing room. Catering and bar services come from the venue's list of approved suppliers, and a late licence can be requested. There is also an outdoor terrace with steps down to the park, which works well for drinks and photographs in good weather.

Getting there and the area

Clissold Park sits between Stoke Newington and Finsbury Park in the London Borough of Hackney. Stoke Newington Overground station and Manor House on the Piccadilly line are both within walking distance, and several bus routes run along Stoke Newington Church Street. There is no parking at the house, so guests are best travelling by public transport or taxi. Church Street is lined with independent pubs and cafes. The house has no rooms to stay in, so guests will need to book hotels in the wider area.