This week, we take a step back in time to explore the history of Old Down Estate; what it was and what has made it the stunning 5* wedding venue that it is today. Built in 1856, Old Down Estate was originally known as Fern Park before being sold to William Hartford, a...
With cooler temperatures and richer colours of nature, autumn is made for rustic weddings! More and more couples are opting for an intimate barn wedding at this time of year – and we can tell why. The cosy atmosphere, fairy lights and exposed wooden beams create...
So many venues; just one wedding day. And to add to the list of options now there are barn weddings. Love them or be indifferent to them just don’t dismiss them before you’ve had a good look. Barn weddings, intimate and atmospheric and so much more: More time… Have...
Our Estate Barn and Victorian Walled Garden are now licensed for weddings Join us for our launch party on Wed 23rd August and see The Barn transformed from eatery into a wonderful wedding space. An open event running from 4.30-8pm, you will be offered complimentary...
Hands up – who’s excited that The Duchess of Cambridge’s little sister Pippa is tying the knot on today?! We are! We can’t wait to see “the dress”, the guests outfits, the Royal’s in attendance, the décor….well everything really. What we do know is that the wedding...
We are so excited to invite all of our lovely brides to exclusive Wedding Fayre on Sunday 14th May 1pm – 4pm. Come and visit the magnificent Manor at Old Down Estate, which could exclusively be yours for the duration of your wedding. Overlooking the River Severn and...
Old Down Manor is licensed to hold civil ceremonies with up to 120 guests in our beautiful Orangery, Bernays Room, and magnificent Grand Hall. Alternatively, if you and your partner wish to get married in a church or other religious venue; we are the perfect venue for...
Saturdays are the most popular day of the week to have a wedding – but, after years and years of thinking that Saturday was the best day to hold a wedding, we had it all wrong! Friday is the new Saturday for weddings. Here’s why: Friday weddings are...
We hear time and time again from Chinese whispers that people think that it is very expensive to hold a wedding at Old Down Estate, amongst other things. This couldn’t be more far from the truth! We want to try and change this common misconception by explaining...