Longstowe Hall, 10 miles west of Cambridge and 50 miles from central London, is hired exclusively for corporate events, away days, weddings and private celebrations of up to 150 guests. A historic country estate with landscaped gardens, parkland and a lake, it offers only exclusive use, so no other event shares the site on the day.
Seminars and company events
The estate presents itself as an exclusive-hire venue for corporate events, company celebrations and away days, or to entertain corporate clients and guests. The business events pages cover food and drink and FAQs, and the same spaces serve a company as a wedding: the Rose Ball Room, the Orangery and Longstowe Courtyard, the gardens and the marquee. The pages read give no seminar-specific layouts or equipment, so the format should be stated in the first request.
Weddings and receptions
Longstowe Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships by Cambridgeshire County Council, for up to 100 guests, either in the Rose Ball Room with its oak fireplace and plasterwork or on the pavilion island by the lake. Ceremonies must be booked with the registrars as well as the Hall. Religious ceremonies can be held at St Mary church in Longstowe village. Guests arrive for a drinks reception in the restored courtyard and the Orangery with its fountain, and the Rose Garden and double flower borders serve for photographs. A Bride Cottage on site is available for getting ready.
Rooms and capacities
The Longstowe Marquee seats up to 150 dining guests with a dance floor and a small stage, and up to 200 guests can be catered for informal evening food. Private celebrations other than weddings are also hired exclusively for up to 150 guests. Civil ceremonies take up to 100 in the Rose Ball Room or on the pavilion island.
Catering
The Hall offers a choice of two approved caterers and a fully stocked licensed bar. All drinks must be purchased through the Hall, and specialist dietary caterers are possible by approval. An Event Manager is on hand throughout the day.
History and setting
The Hall is a 16th-century house in extensive gardens whose renowned grounds open to the public on set days. The estate describes a long program of restoration of buildings and infrastructure for use as a destination venue. A farmhouse and a film location offer are also listed.
Getting there
The address is Longstowe, Cambridge CB23 2UH. There is ample parking, a dedicated coach entrance and car park in the village, and disabled access throughout the venue and gardens. Suppliers have access from 10 am on the event day.
