Late Availability Wedding Venues

Before you can get married in England, you must sign a legal statement at your local registry office to say you intend to get married or form a civil partnership. This is known as ‘giving notice’.

You must provide notice at least 29 days prior to your ceremony.

You must also decide where to have your marriage or civil partnership ceremony before ‘giving notice’, as you will need to provide the registrar with details of the venue for your ceremony.

Yes. We have late-availability dates and can help couples plan a beautiful wedding on a short timeline – typically within 4–12 weeks.

Yes. The Old Palace and The Riding School are licensed for civil ceremonies, with indoor and outdoor options for your reception and photos.

The Old Palace can accommodate up to 280 seated or 300 standing in a theatre-style arrangement.
The Riding School caters for up to 100 seated and 150 standing or theatre-style guests.

If your celebration is more intimate or larger in scale, we can advise on the best configuration for your room or space.

We are just a short walk from Hatfield station (under 30 minutes from King’s Cross) and just minutes from the A1.

There’s free on-site parking and coach access – ideal for guests travelling from London and across the UK.

Share your ideal month and flexibility, such as Fridays in 1–3 months or Sundays in 4–6 months, and we’ll confirm available dates and next steps right away.

First, decide on the date and book the venue for your ceremony and celebration. Work with our team to choose a catering style that fits your timeline – plated, buffet or bowl food.

Prioritise key suppliers, including officiant/registrar, photographer, florist and entertainment.
Consider keeping themes and styling simple – our historic spaces and gardens look incredible with minimal décor.

Hertfordshire offers rolling countryside and easy access to London – the best of both worlds.

In Old Hatfield and the surrounding area, you’ll find history, charm and modern comforts in one beautiful location.

Yes – our dedicated events team will be on hand throughout the day to make sure everything runs smoothly.

For weddings catered by our in-house team, we provide crockery, cutlery, tablecloths and napkins.

For dry hire events, you’ll need to arrange your own.

Yes – we can offer a calm, private space for pre-ceremony preparation.

Yes – wedding guests park for free.

Yes – disabled parking is available in the main Visitor Car Park, accessed via George’s Gate.

Yes – coach parking is available close to The Old Palace and The Stable Yard.