Rothamsted Manor
Historic Building
1 review
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West Common, London, AL5 2BG
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Harpenden
Daria G.
Spaces for hire at Rothamsted Manor
from £3000
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Great Drawing Room
110
110
This room was added to the Manor by Sir John Lawes in 1863 to provide a space for his son Charles' coming-of-age ball in 1864.
Featuring beautiful stained glass family crests in the windows, an impressive fireplace dating from the early 1900s, and original portraits of the Wittewronge family dating back to the 1500s, the Great Drawing Room is the l...
from £2100
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Library
55
76
The Library, a slightly more recent addition to the Manor, was added around 1900 by Sir John Lawes' son, Charles.
The bookshelves are concealed but the highly decorative fireplace, originating from 1622, provides a perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony.
The Library, with a capacity for up to 55 seated, is one of two rooms licensed for Civil Cerem...
from £1250
hire fee / per day
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The Spanish Leather Room
10
This stunning room is one of the highlights of the Manor, with its beautiful gilded leather wall coverings and marquetry flooring.
One of the smallest rooms available for events, the Spanish Leather Room has a capacity of 10 for seated dinners and is ideal for a more intimate afternoon tea or wedding breakfast. It can also be used as a room to meet...
from £1000
hire fee / per day
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The Hall
110
The Hall, which is the front entrance to the Manor, is the oldest part of the building and was paneled by John Wittewronge in 2654.
The stairs and fireplace date from around 1635. Featuring coats of arms from England in 1189, and portraits of the Wittewronge family, the Hall is a large space, ideal for drinks receptions with a capacity for up to 11...
from £1080
hire fee / per day
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The Lounge
50
60
The Lounge previously referred to as the Dining Room, is part of the Bardolph extensions. It was originally two rooms and the dividing wall, along the line of the molded ceiling beam, may have been removed by Sir John Wittewronge. He also paneled the room, again covering some extensive, rarely seen murals on the east wall from the time of the Bardo...
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Orangery
50
A beautifully light space with views over the gardens, the Orangery, often known as the Loggia, features a marble and limestone chequerboard floor, and lends itself perfectly as a bar area or venue for a drinks reception.
On a fine day, it is ideal for guests to spill out onto the outside veranda area to enjoy drinks and to appreciate the wonderful...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Thursday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Friday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Saturday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Sunday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Great Drawing Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
The Library
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2100
hire fee per day
The Spanish Leather Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1250
hire fee per day
The Hall
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
The Lounge
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1080
hire fee per day
The Orangery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
Facilities and catering options
Up to 110
standing
Up to 110
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
(1 review and rating )
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Laura J.
June 2023
All the staff were wonderful, particularly Ivana who looked after us brilliantly from our first viewing to the end of the evening itself. All the catering was excellent with first class food and wine getting very positive comments from several guests. The venue was ideallic and all the rooms used to full effect. A wonderful evening was had by all!
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About Rothamsted Manor
Harpenden's Historic, Hidden Gem!
Rothamsted Manor is located within the Rothamsted Estate. A stunning Grade-1 listed manor house, with enormous historical significance, it is set among acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens. Known as Hertfordshire's hidden gem, the Manor sits in the historically significant Rothamsted Estate, home to some of the world's oldest and most important agricultural research experiments.
The venue is ideal for wedding ceremonies and breakfasts, parties, afternoon teas, corporate events, away days, awards ceremonies, banquets, wakes, and more.
An event at Rothamsted Manor will wow your guests, and support the amazing agricultural research that takes place on the estate. Exclusive options and an attentive team mean the Manor can be your home for the day, letting you enjoy delicious, fresh, sustainably-produced food and beautiful grounds and gardens, creating the perfect backdrop for your special event.
Our Heritage:
Rothamsted Manor, established in 1623, is an impressive Grade I listed Manor house set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens and stunning woodland in rural Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
John Bennet Lawes, the founder of Rothamsted Experimental Station, now Rothamsted Research, was born in this house on 28th December 1814. His ancestors, however, the Wittewronges, built the original Manor in the 1600s. There is actually a record of a settlement on this site dating back as far as the 13th Century.
The Manor is filled with impressive features including historic fireplaces, beautiful portraits, and lovely Spanish Leather wall coverings, many of which have remained largely untouched since the 1600s. It is bound to impress guests and provide plenty of inspiration for any events you choose to hold with us.
Rothamsted Manor is located within the Rothamsted Estate. A stunning Grade-1 listed manor house, with enormous historical significance, it is set among acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens. Known as Hertfordshire's hidden gem, the Manor sits in the historically significant Rothamsted Estate, home to some of the world's oldest and most important agricultural research experiments.
The venue is ideal for wedding ceremonies and breakfasts, parties, afternoon teas, corporate events, away days, awards ceremonies, banquets, wakes, and more.
An event at Rothamsted Manor will wow your guests, and support the amazing agricultural research that takes place on the estate. Exclusive options and an attentive team mean the Manor can be your home for the day, letting you enjoy delicious, fresh, sustainably-produced food and beautiful grounds and gardens, creating the perfect backdrop for your special event.
Our Heritage:
Rothamsted Manor, established in 1623, is an impressive Grade I listed Manor house set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens and stunning woodland in rural Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
John Bennet Lawes, the founder of Rothamsted Experimental Station, now Rothamsted Research, was born in this house on 28th December 1814. His ancestors, however, the Wittewronges, built the original Manor in the 1600s. There is actually a record of a settlement on this site dating back as far as the 13th Century.
The Manor is filled with impressive features including historic fireplaces, beautiful portraits, and lovely Spanish Leather wall coverings, many of which have remained largely untouched since the 1600s. It is bound to impress guests and provide plenty of inspiration for any events you choose to hold with us.
