Notley Abbey

Buckinghamshire

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Notley Abbey

Nestled among beautiful English countryside on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border, Notley Abbey one of five unique country house wedding venues owned and run by Bijou Wedding Venues. This historic, award-winning wedding venue was first built in the 12th century and later hosted both royalty – Henry V and Henry VIII – and Hollywood royalty, when it was the home of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Once the favourite party house for Marilyn Monroe, Notley Abbey can now become the ultimate location for your own incredible celebrations.

Bijou’s 24-hour exclusive use hire enables Notley Abbey to become your home-from-home for the duration of your wedding celebrations: from 11am on the morning of your special day through to 11am the following day. This exquisitely romantic wedding venue has three licensed civil ceremony spaces, two inside (and perfect for anytime of the year) and one located outside for those summer months, within the stunning Walled Garden.

For your wedding reception the Monks’ Refectory, a stone barn which remains largely unchanged since the 12th century, can seat up to 190 guests for a traditional yet impressive wedding banquet. This unique room, oozing both history and style, can be tailored to individual décor ideas, creating your own truly bespoke wedding celebration. Notley Abbey can host up to 250 guests for you evening party, allowing you to invite further evening guests, and your celebration can continue into the small hours by extending the licence.

Everything about this venue is beautifully kept – from the breath-taking tree-lined driveway to the extensive grounds. It offers endless photographic opportunities for those romantic newly-wed shots and the traditional family photos with Notley Abbey featured as a beautiful backdrop. Take in every moment as you wonder towards to the charming woodland river or escape down the secret walnut walk, planted by Laurence Olivier himself. Notley Abbey doesn’t depend on good weather and is as wonderful in the rain as it is under blue skies, let alone under a blanket of snow.

Notley Abbey offers couples a spacious Master Suite, complete with the only remaining original door of the Abbey, now used as a walk-in wardrobe. In addition to this, Notley Abbey boasts eight incredible guest bedrooms with a contemporary yet characterful design to match the history of the building, for your nearest and dearest to enjoy overnight on the day of your celebrations. The next morning, you and your overnight guests will enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Dining Room before waving goodbyes and departing to commence married life.

Bijou proudly offers support via their dedicated team. With over 15 years of experience, the Bijou wedding planning team supports and advises couples throughout their wedding planning journey and the experience and attention to detail that come as standard ensure perfect service and results from the specialist wedding teams and chefs.

24-hour exclusive use hire
Licensed for civil ceremonies inside and out
On-site luxury accommodation
Professional and experienced in-house catering team
Comfortably accommodates 50 to 190 guests with room for additional evening guests

Notley Abbey

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