Holmewood Hall

Holmewood Hall is a Tudor Gothic style manor house in the village of Holme, south of Peterborough, on the edge of the Fens. It stands in about ten acres of grounds and parkland, with views over a lake.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Holmewood Hall is a strong fit for couples who want to hold the whole wedding in one place. The ceremony, the meal, the dancing and the night after can all happen on the same estate, with one in-house team behind the day. The grounds give you room for outdoor vows and relaxed portraits, and the house gives you a grand indoor setting if the weather turns. It is a good fit if you want a traditional country house feel that you can shape to your own style.

Ceremonies

Indoor ceremonies take place in the Gold Room, which has a long aisle of around fifty feet and a gilded ceiling. If you would rather marry outdoors, the bandstand in the grounds is available as a ceremony setting. The parkland and lake views make a calm backdrop for photographs before or after the vows.

Receptions and food

The venue lists room for 77 guests during the day and up to 350 for the evening, so a small ceremony can grow into a large party. The in-house chefs and catering team prepare the food, and the venue holds a full alcohol licence. Dancing takes place in a space called the Vault.

Staying

The main house has twenty bedrooms, including the Renaissance Honeymoon Suite. The venue lists sleeping space for about 40 guests in the house, and a separate courtyard cottage is also on offer.

Getting there and the area

Holme is a quiet village south of Peterborough, with the A1(M) close by. Peterborough station has fast trains to central London, which suits guests travelling in. The surrounding fenland is flat and open, with good light for photographs in the evening.

Good to know

• The address is Church Street, Holme, Peterborough, PE7 3BZ.
• Day numbers are much smaller than evening numbers, so plan the guest list in two stages.
• Accommodation is in the main house, so book rooms early for the wedding weekend.