Facilities
The Drawing Room
The Drawing Room features an ornate and gilded ceiling with a Victorian chandelier, hand-painted wall motifs and an original marble fireplace. The room benefits from large floor-to-ceiling windows which look over the parkland, the Serpentine Lake and French doors that open onto the Rose Terrace. Walk down the wide aisle, perfect for even the most magnificent of wedding gown, feeling like royalty on your special day.
Civil ceremony capacity - 100 guests
The Banqueting Room
This meticulously restored room is a firm nod to the Baroque Revival architecture of the 19th century. With intricate designs, bold embolisms and beautifully rich reds and golds, this room will take your breath away.
The room is the definition of opulence, covered in 24 carat gold leaf swags and scrolls with silk lined walls and an intricately designed marble fireplace. Natural light pours into the room through the floor to ceiling sash windows, giving a stunning view of the Serpentine Lake and the manicured parkland.
Available for both civil ceremonies and formal sit down wedding meals, this setting is really quite extraordinary.
Civil ceremony capacity - 100 guests
Wedding meal capacity - 80 guests
The Grand Pavilion
Once you've said your vows it is now time to eat, drink and be merry. Look no further than the incredible Grand Pavilion. This large contemporary room is a perfect celebration space, lending itself to hosting wedding meals and evening receptions for up to 300 people.
Exuding decadence, the Grand Pavilion is lined with twinkling chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling ivory drapes. The neutral tones allow you to turn this space into your own wedding vision, whether that is a hot pink haven or pastels like a summer's meadow. The choice is yours! Don't forget, the experienced wedding team are on hand to help and guide you.
As the evening reception begins, guests are able to wonder from the Grand Pavilion into the Pleasure Gardens and the surrounding terraces. Dancing and celebrating is mandatory with the inbuilt bar, PA sound system and tech-savvy mood lighting equipment.
Wedding meal capacity - 300 guests
Evening reception capacity - 300 guests
For more information, please see their brochure.
Dry Hire
Hylands Estate offers venue-only hire, providing you with celebration spaces and internal furniture. We have done the hard-work for you and curated a list of accredited caterers for your to choose from. You then have the flexibility to choose your own suppliers, including decorators and entertainment, to create a truly bespoke wedding. You may supply your own alcohol, free of charge and operate from our bar using your chosen supplier.
As specialists in Asian Weddings, we will guide you every step of the way through arranging your special day, whether you are looking to host an Indian ceremony with Mandap, or a smaller more intimate Nikkah ceremony, we can show you how Hylands Estate is the perfect venue for you.
From your initial enquiry a member of the Events and Weddings team will be at your disposal right up until your wedding day. You will meet your dedicated Events Duty Manager ahead of the day, who will be with you every step of the way. Our team will be on hand to welcome your guests, monitor the venue and assist with all the coordination on the day.
You can find their prices below:
2023 Prices
2024 Prices
2025 Prices
Accommodation
There is no accommodation on-site, but lots of choice in nearby Chelmsford, which the staff can recommend. Within easy reach of London, the venue is conveniently located close to the M25.
