Turvey House

Turvey House is a country house and wedding venue in Bedfordshire. It was built in 1790 for the Higgins family, whose descendants still live there today. Following a Grand Tour of Italy in the 1830s, Thomas Higgins remodelled the house in the neoclassical style that it retains today. The current custodians are the seventh generation to live at Tuvey and have created a remarkable and breathtaking events space designed to build lasting memories.

Such dramatic and historic settings mean Tuvey House is a superb wedding venue. The surrounding gardens and parkland provide the perfect backdrop to the big day, including for the all important wedding photos. Whether it’s in front of the main house or deep in the gardens and surrounding Bedfordshire countryside, the couple are bound to find spots to create superb captures of the big day.

The same grounds and gardens also provide the setting for the wedding reception. The couple and their guests have exclusive use of these. Receptions are held in one of three marquees, each of which offers something unique. The Classic Country Marquee is the most traditional and set not far away from the main house. This can hold several hundred guests and provides great access to the nearby lawn. There’s also the Tipi-Style Marquee. The sides of this are completely open, resulting in a bright and airy space that’s also sheltered from any unexpected weather. This is also the case for the Stretch Marquee.

The wedding breakfast can take whatever form best suits the couple’s taste. As well as a traditional three course sit down meal, both a BBQ and buffet can also be arranged. Turvey house works with a selection of local caterers to make this happen.