Capel Manor Gardens is a wedding venue in Enfield, North London. A manor house has existed on the site since 1275, with the one standing today dating from 1750. It was one of two houses built that year, the second of which was demolished in 1793 by Rawson Hart Boddam, a wealthy and well-connected local landowner.
Capel Manor remained in private hands until 1958. Its last private owner was Colonel Sydney Medcalf, a passionate horticulturist and Clydesdale horse breeder. As a result, Capel Manor became a National Centre for Clydesdale horse breeding. Since then it has also operated as Capel Manor College, helping thousands of school leavers work with animals, plants and the environment.
Its historic, tranquil setting away from the business of London means Capel Manor Gardens is a brilliant wedding venue. The estate and its surrounding landscaped gardens provide the perfect backdrop for the all-important wedding photos. The house also retains a strong sense of its Georgian design, ideal for both welcoming guests and taking further wedding photos.
Capel Manor Gardens is also licensed to conduct civil ceremonies. The Old Manor House Garden, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010, seats up to 80 guests and is adorned with winding ivy and climbing roses. There’s also the 17th Century Garden at the secluded far end of the south west side of the garden. This seats up to 110 guests Larger ceremonies (over 150 guests) take place on the back lawn of the Manor House.
All weddings are planned and executed alongside a dedicated member of the venue’s events team. They’ll be on hand to help with everything from chair decorations to sourcing the perfect photographer, resulting in a smoothly run day that creates lasting memories. The estate is also easily accessible from the M25 and has ample space for parking.