Hagley Hall, on the border of Worcestershire and the West Midlands, can be hired for weddings, corporate banquets and private functions, with a Long Gallery that seats 120 diners and a Saloon that seats 70. The Palladian mansion stands in 350 acres of landscaped parkland at Hall Drive, Hagley, near Stourbridge, and its State Rooms are available for exclusive use.
Seminars and company events
For corporate events the Hall offers banqueting in its State Rooms. Guests can gather for champagne and canapés in the White Hall, with a string quartet or a pianist at the family grand piano, then dine in the Long Gallery. The team can source a casino, a cocktail bar or a gin bar, and a disco is available in the Lyttelton entertainment suite, which has a bar and lounge, or in a party tent such as a tipi in the grounds. A Crimson Dining Room is listed as available for hire, and the site publishes specifications and rates. A Christmas private dining offer runs each season, and the events team replies by phone or email to build a quote from the date, the guest count and the rooms wanted.
Weddings and receptions
The Hall presents itself as a setting for weddings of any size, with sections on the ceremony, the reception, evening entertainment, exclusive hire fees and a church. Receptions can be run in the State Rooms or in bespoke marquees in the parkland with the Hall as a backdrop.
Rooms and capacities
The Long Gallery, with oyster-colored silk wall coverings, seats 120 people on round tables of 8, 10 or 12. The Saloon seats 70 on round tables of 10. The White Hall is used for drinks receptions, and the Marble Hall has a sweeping staircase. The Lyttelton suite holds a bar, lounge and disco room. Outdoor structures include marquees and a tipi.
Catering
The Hall has a head chef and its own culinary team. Menus use local ingredients and cover dietary requirements, and a sample banquet menu on the site includes Worcestershire pork and English cheeses.
History and setting
Hagley Hall was built in the mid-18th century for the Lyttelton family, whose history goes back to the 13th century. The State Rooms carry Rococo decoration. The park is an important Georgian landscape that is open to visitors.
Getting there
The address is Hall Drive, Hagley, Stourbridge DY9 9LG. The site says the Hall is easily accessible via the M42, M5 and M6. Events enquiries go to 01562 887290 or events@hagleyhall.com.
