Marquee Venues in Oxfordshire

Ardington HouseOXFORDSHIRE

C18th century mansion in grounds, home of Baring family. Own lakeside fully furnished marquee for up to 200 in picturesque gardens. Drinks receptions in Imperial Hall or on South Lawn. Civil ceremonies in the Hall for up to 60, or up to 180 on Temple Island. Exclusive use venue hire from £5000. Preferred caterers from £65/head. From £2500 for 9 double/twin bed overnight accommodation with butler & breakfast.

Tel: 01235 821 566

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Badgemore ParkOXFORDSHIRE

Golf club with own marquee for 60. Can hire larger marquees (30m x 12m) in walled garden for up to 200 seated plus dance floor. Civil ceremonies for 50 in the Gallery Room, or 79 with marquee extension. In-house catering except for genuine special requirements. From £35 for 3 course meal with marquee and venue on top (price varies with marquee).

Tel: 01491 637300

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Blenheim PalaceOXFORDSHIRE

Home to Duke of Marlborough & Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace. Baroque palace dating from early C18th in 2100 acres. Several marquee sites for all sizes of event, including on South Lawn with Palace as backdrop, & attached to the Palace. Prices vary depending on event and site - from £750 to £75000+. Marquee, catering etc in house or your choice (all external suppliers checked). 2 civil ceremony sites (200/220).

Tel: 01993 813874

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The Cherwell Boat HouseOXFORDSHIRE

Restaurant, bar and punt house on the River Cherwell. Relaxed venue with reknowned wine list. Own marquee for hire on terrace overlooking the river for up to 130 seated. £150 for simply furnished marquee with extras (dance floor, banqueting chairs) available. Events can be conbined with punting! Catering from £12.95/head (BBQ) to £30/head.

Tel: 01865 552746

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Cherwell Edge Golf ClubOXFORDSHIRE

18 hole golf course with permanent marquee from March to Oct for up to 120 seated. Function room and conservatory also available. Only in-house catering. Civil ceremonies for up to 200. £650 for venue and fully furnished marquee. Catering from £10/head for finger buffet.

Tel: 01295 711591

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Cornbury ParkOXFORDSHIRE

Privately owned historic mansion dating from the C17th set in 6500 acres. Several marquee sites for marquees of any size: on front lawn, in park, by lake or in forest clearing. Ground hire fee depends on which site, but starts in medium range for smaller marquees. Free choice of suppliers but can suggest. Field sports events, private landing strip.

Tel: 01608 811276

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Ells Farm MeadowsOXFORDSHIRE

Family run farm with three fields suitable for marquees. One has a river at the bottom; the others have views down to Broughton Castle. Water and electricity available. Drinks reception in the orchard is an option. Camping space. Free choice of suppliers but venue can recommend. From £1500 for exclusive use weekend plus set up and take down.

Tel: 07912 617002

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Fawley HillOXFORDSHIRE

Home to a restored Victorian train station and the steepest standard gauge railway track in the world, Fawley Hill Estate can have marquees on a hilltop next to Ironhenge (a circle made from pillars once in the undercroft of St. Pancras station) which makes it ideal for festival style weddings. Some interesting indoor spaces. Free choice of suppliers. Very large events possible. The vintage waiting room of the station is licenced for civil ceremonies for 86.

Tel: 01491 574873

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Friars CourtOXFORDSHIRE

Privately owned moated C17th house in 4 acres with C19th & C20th additions. Several marquees sites for up to 200. Lots of civil ceremony options, including Gothic front porch & outdoor rose arbour. Marquee site hire £1900 (2009) or £600 for small marquee extension on terrace. Both include use of 2 reception rooms. Free choice of suppliers or venue can recommend. Prides itself on being flexible and friendly.

Tel: 01367 810206

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The GeorgeOXFORDSHIRE

15th Century coaching inn, now a hotel set in 2 acres. 3 marquee sites for up to 300 seated. Ground hire £500, marquee, catering (only in-house except for special requirements) on top.

Tel: 01865 340404

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Greys CourtOXFORDSHIRE

C16th National Trust mansion with 9 acres of historic walled gardens, including medieval ruins. Marquee site for up to 150 on Top Lawn with views of Chiltern foothills. Available when house not open to public (Mon/Tue only in summer). Free choice of suppliers but responsible event management required. Needs generator.

Tel: 01491 628529

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Hadsham FarmOXFORDSHIRE

Farm with permanent tipis fronting onto a lake for up to 200 in secluded field. Three interlinked tipis with wooden floors, tables, benches & fairy lights, another chill out tipi, a catering tent & luxury portable loos. Vintage bar and no corkage if you use own wine. Exclusive use hire from £5950 (2021).

Tel: 07920 587406

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Kingston Bagpuize HouseOXFORDSHIRE

Privately owned mainly Georgian house dating from C17th in mature grounds, featured in Downton Abbey. Own marquee for up to 200 on the West Lawn or up to 300 with an extension. Several other sites for bespoke and larger marquees. Gardens open to visitors in the summer. Catering by Elegant Cusine. Civil ceremonies in entrance hall & drawing room for up to 120 (some standing).

Tel: 01865 820259

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Launton Tythe BarnOXFORDSHIRE

Restored thatched medieval tythe barn in 1000 acre working farm. Marquees as extension to barn for events up to 400 guests. In-house catering only. Church nearby or licenced for civil ceremonies for up to 200. Exclusive use. Events must end by midnight.

Tel: 01869 321442

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Old Luxters BarnOXFORDSHIRE

Grade II listed C17th barn with secluded garden for marquees, only as add-on to events in barn (up to 100 guests). Marquees typically used for drinks reception, chill-out area etc. Civil ceremonies for up to 100 in barn. In-house catering. Marquee from £800 (low season), venue hire from £800-£3250. Catering on top. Civil ceremonies in the barn. Party till 2.00am for £400 extra/hour.

Tel: 0118 984 5990

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Parmoor HouseOXFORDSHIRE

Historic house with 12 acres of ground with marquee site for up to 200 guests. Exclusive venue use £1500 Mon-Thurs, £2000 Fri-Sat. Indoor dining for 130. Accomodation. Private chapel for blessings. Preferred caterers.

Tel: 01244 572023

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Poundon HouseOXFORDSHIRE

Private house in grounds, early C19th Queen Anne style. Own marquee May-Sept for up to 300, part of exclusive use package including ceremony room, 3 reception rooms & terrace: £6000 up to 120, £6500 for 121-200 & £6700 for up to 250. Marquees also an option on terrace as extension to dining room. 4 rooms have civil licence (up to 200). Preferred caterers. Music stops at 11 & events end at midnight.

Tel: 020 7727 5160

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Riverside WeddingsOXFORDSHIRE

Tranquil marquee location in a meadow on the banks of the River Thames, with historic Newbridge as a backdrop. Maximum number of guests 1000. Free choice of suppliers. Ample space for entertainments and guest camping. Generator & loos required. Arrival/departure by boat possible.

Tel: 01865 820229

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Rousham ParkOXFORDSHIRE

Grade I listed privately-owned grand country house, dating from C17th, in grounds with historic gardens & views across Cherwell Valley. 2 marquee sites, June-Sept, on front & back house lawns for up to 300 for £3500 (2010) ground hire. Exclusive use of grounds. Free choice of suppliers or venue can recommend. Events end at 11.30. Prefers weddings & anniversaries.

Tel: 01869 347665

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Shiplake CollegeOXFORDSHIRE

Country house, now a school, in 45 acres by the river. Two marquee sites, one overlooking the river, both for up to 300 & only available in school holidays. Ground hire £2000. Civil ceremonies for up to 200 in wood-panelled Great Hall, which is also a function room for up to 110. Preferred caterers, free choice of other suppliers.

Tel: 0118 940 5224

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Springfield Lake OxfordOXFORDSHIRE

Unusually flexible venue. Private 10 acre field with beautiful lake that can host events for to 1000 people. Plenty of room for large marquees, portaloos, parking and guest camping. Free choice of suppliers, no corkage or music curfew. Drinking water available, but generator needed.May to September.

Tel: 07747 771651

Temple IslandOXFORDSHIRE

Island reached by boat downstream of Henley. The Temple, a folly built in Etruscan Style in 1771, seats 40. Marquee site on the lawns outside for up to 120. Exclusive hire of island & temple. Preferred suppliers.

Tel: 01491 572153

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Weston Manor HotelOXFORDSHIRE

Country House hotel in house dating back to 11th century. Two marquee sites for up to 250 or 400 in the grounds. Ground hire £2000 but have to take exclusive use of hotel & 35 bedrooms as well. Civil ceremonies for up to 90 in Baronial Hall or less in 2 other rooms. Only in-house catering, from £45/head for 3 courses.

Tel: 01869 350621

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Yarnton ManorOXFORDSHIRE

Currently (2023) under major refurbishment. Restored Jacobean manor house, now a study centre, with heritage gardens that include a croquet lawn & sunken garden. Three lawns have marquee sites, the largest for up to 350. Hire cost of £2750 includes marquee site, room in house, power & water. Exclusive use available, including full access to manor house and grounds.

Tel: 01865 853900

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