If you dream of tying the knot in a venue filled with history surrounded by stunning gardens, then the New Place Hotel is the perfect place for you.
Ornate wrought-iron gates welcome you to a charming Hampshire village venue ideally suited to truly fulfil that special day experience for you, your friends and family. New Place is an idyllic spot in which to invite guests to share your special experience and indulge in some precious time together, seamlessly blending traditional and modern spaces over 32 acres of landscaped gardens, including their Grade I listed manor house.
New Place Hotel is located in the Hampshire village of Shirrell Heath, near Wickham, which is almost directly between Southampton and Portsmouth. In 1904 Mrs Franklyn commissioned the famous British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to design a house which incorporated the magnificent interior features of an existing early 17th century mansion in Bristol and to encapsulate the name of Shakespeare’s house in Stratford, called New Place.
Many of the rooms in this exquisite building contain the original ceilings, fireplaces and panelling transported down from Bristol. New Place became officially ready for occupation in 1908 when Mrs Franklyn lovingly gifted the home to her son, Captain Henry Arden Franklyn, as a wedding gift, which is very fitting considering its current use.
Home to the largest collection of Philip de Laszlo paintings in the world, the hotel is full of character and history, housing 13 of the enchanting paintings in their now aptly named De Laszlo room. Philip De Laszlo was an Anglo-Hungarian painter, known for his portraits of royal and aristocratic people in the 1870’s.
With plenty of room, the venue has 110 modern and comfortable bedrooms which are chalet style, separate from the main manor house itself. A brand-new addition to the hotel, the unique Franklyn Suite, has also just been added. The suite is set completely separate to their other bedrooms and is one of a kind with its own lounge area, en-suite bathroom with stand-alone bath and walk-in shower and large bedroom. A perfect room option for the newlyweds retreat.
A large pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a gym are among the leisure facilities available on site for all guests. Everything is considered including over 200 parking spaces on site for guests with blue badge spaces outside of their accessible rooms. Additionally, the manor home and grounds of the venue has accessible access and ramps.
Some beautiful words used from their previous couples:
‘Well what can I say, from start to finish we had the most memorable, beautiful day ever. Nothing was too much, and we felt like royalty.’
‘The hotel and grounds are beautiful. We stayed in the Franklyn suite, which was amazing, so much room, clean and fresh. The staff helped us all the way through the day we didn’t have to worry about anything. Food was spot on, both for the wedding and the breakfast the next morning. Staff all friendly and helpful, can’t thank this hotel enough.’
‘We don’t know how to begin to thank you and the team for making our wedding day so incredibly special. For us it was magical, absolutely unforgettable. Our guests have been talking about it for days and are describing it as ‘amazing’ ‘joyous’ and ‘perfect’ and they’re right. As a team you have helped to create a wonderful event in a safe and supportive atmosphere.’
‘We’ve had the most amazing compliments about our day, and everyone has said how amazing it was. We feel so lucky. I am so proud to say we got married at the New Place. Thank you for bringing my dreams to life.’
From the day you say yes to New Place to the day you say your I Do’s, their dedicated and experienced team are always just a phone call away. Their focus is realising your vision and creating a seamless day from beginning to end. Your wedding co-ordinator will be on hand for all things wedding, big or small to make it unforgettable. Throughout it all, they will provide calmness and reassurance.
Six months before your day you will get the chance to enjoy an evening of menu tasting from an award-winning head chef who has created an enticing menu incorporating locally sourced and fresh produce. You will get to experience a choice of canapes, the house wines and each try a starter, main and dessert.
Each of their wedding days are special and unique and of course no two days are ever the same, however when getting married at New Place Hotel, this is what you can expect from your day:
From 8am you have access into their unique onsite dressing room on the first floor of the Manor where you can relax, have your hair and makeup appointments and it even has an additional room for you to be able to put your dress on with a little bit more privacy. A fantastic feature of this room is the view out onto the front circle where you can watch as your guests arrive for the big day!
During this time your guests have access to the Lutyens bar where they can grab a drink and relax before heading into your ceremony room. On site you have the option from up to 5 ceremony spaces, ranging from seating 20 to 110 guests!
The most popular ceremony room is the Dining room, located on the ground floor of the manor house. This room can seat up to 85 guests, with views over the terrace and gardens. This room is bright and airy with a stunning marble fireplace. You will enter from the Bristol room and head straight towards your registrar table in the bay window. Your ceremony can take up to 30 minutes and you will leave the room with an extra ring on your finger!
You will then head out onto the 100-year-old terrace to enjoy a glass of bubbles with your friends and family and utilise the stunning grounds to capture a lifetime of memories.
You will next wander down to the exclusive Arden Suite, situated adjacent to the Manor House, that will play host to your wedding breakfast and evening reception. Seating up to 110 guests for the wedding breakfast, and 150 guests for the evening reception, the space will give you full exclusivity for your wedding party. New Place only ever holds one wedding each day, so you are guaranteed to have the spotlight on just you and your guests for the entirety of your special day.
On the day you will have your dedicated wedding host on hand to be a friendly face and to take on all tasks head on so that on the day all you have to do is turn up and enjoy!
When choosing a venue for your wedding, we understand that your special day must simply be perfect. Rest assured that at New Place, you and your wedding are in safe hands. As your wedding team, they will go above and beyond to assist with all aspects of the planning and preparation, offering a personal and professional service.
Photography Credits: Nicky Hill, Lucy Lou, Ryan Hewett, Alisa Roberts, Stephanie and Nicole
