Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Dream Wedding Venue in Nottinghamshire
Kelham House is a family-owned Edwardian Manor built in 1903, offering luxury wedding venues and event spaces in Nottinghamshire. Since acquiring the property in 2010, our team has transformed it into a multi-award-winning destination for weddings, conferences, and private events. Our venue combines historical elegance with modern amenities, including a Garden Room licensed for civil ceremonies and a purpose-built gazebo for outdoor weddings. We provide exclusive use of the entire hotel and grounds, accommodating up to 180 guests. Our in-house chef creates bespoke menus, while our experienced team offers tailored support for every event.The 12 ensuite bedrooms, split between the Manor House and Coach House, ensure comfort and seclusion for guests. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, having hosted over a decade of unforgettable events, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Sustainability and customer satisfaction remain central to our operations, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Our location near Newark on Trent, combined with easy access to major transport links, makes us a convenient choice for clients across the East Midlands. We maintain transparency in pricing and offer flexible packages, including winter wedding discounts and exclusive hire options.
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Corporate Conferences
Accommodation
Private Dinners
Christmas Parties
Remembrance Events
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive use of our entire hotel and grounds for uninterrupted celebrations.
- Our experienced team has planned over 10 years of award-winning weddings and events.
- We provide bespoke menus created by our in-house chef with dietary flexibility.
- Our venue combines historic Edwardian architecture with modern amenities like air conditioning.
- We guarantee seamless service with dedicated coordinators for weddings and corporate events.
What people say
Team are nothing short of AMAZING
Perfect day
Best day ever
Incredible wedding venue
Seamless service
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Kelham House offers licensed indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies in Nottinghamshire. Our Edwardian Manor provides venues for up to 100 indoor guests or 180 using outdoor spaces. The purpose-built gazebo in formal gardens creates magical outdoor settings, while the Garden Room offers natural light and air conditioning. Our team provides full coordination, bespoke menus, and exclusive venue hire options to create personalized celebrations.
Corporate Conferences
Kelham House delivers professional conference facilities in the East Midlands. Our function room accommodates 110 delegates with theatre-style seating or 100 for banquets. Modern amenities include integrated AV systems, high-speed WiFi, and air conditioning. The venue's 9 acres of parkland provide ideal spaces for team-building activities. We offer exclusive hire options with flexible catering packages, from working lunches to residential meetings with accommodation for delegates.
Accommodation
Our 12 ensuite bedrooms combine traditional luxury with contemporary comfort across the Manor House and Coach House. Rooms offer tranquil stays with stunning views of private grounds. Available for group bookings only, the accommodation includes superior and executive options. Guests enjoy exclusive access to venue facilities, with proximity to local attractions like Newark Festival and Southwell Minster.
Christmas Events
Kelham House hosts Christmas celebrations with crackling log fires and festive decorations. Our venues accommodate intimate lunches or large parties with traditional three-course meals and seasonal buffets. The Christmas package includes venue hire, ceremony space, and evening food options. We offer exclusive hire for private celebrations and fixed-date lunch events with pre-booked menus.
Remembrance Occasions
We provide respectful funeral reception services in a warm, welcoming environment. Our exclusive venue includes accessible spaces and dedicated event professionals. Packages feature cold/hot buffets or afternoon tea menus at fixed prices with no venue hire charges. The team offers full support for organizing wake events, including dietary accommodations and flexible booking options.
People
Charlotte Davies
Co-Owner
Co-owner of Kelham House since 2010, Charlotte focuses on maintaining the venue's high standards and customer satisfaction. She works closely with the team to ensure continuous improvement.
Jon-Paul Davies
Co-Owner
As co-owner, Jon-Paul oversees operations at Kelham House. His leadership has driven the venue's growth into a multi-award-winning destination since 2010.
Natalie
Wedding Coordinator
Natalie specializes in wedding coordination, guiding couples through planning with personalized support. Her expertise ensures seamless execution of ceremonies and receptions.
Questions
Can I hold an outdoor wedding ceremony at Kelham House?
Yes, we have a licensed gazebo in our formal gardens for outdoor civil ceremonies surrounded by woodland.
What accommodation options are available for wedding guests?
We offer 12 ensuite bedrooms across the Manor House and Coach House, available for group bookings only.
Do you provide catering for corporate events?
Yes, we offer full catering services including working lunches, refreshments, and bespoke menus for conferences.
Are there discounts available for winter weddings?
We offer a 20% discount on wedding packages for dates between October 2025 and April 2026.
Can I book exclusive use of the venue?
Yes, exclusive hire options are available for weddings, conferences, and private events.
What remembrance event packages do you offer?
We provide funeral reception packages from £18.95 per person with buffet or afternoon tea options and no venue hire charges.
Reviews (5)
Tom
Oct 19, 2021
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We had our 2nd wedding reception here after getting married in Croatia a few weeks previous. Clare and the entire team were fantastic and were running around after us and our guests all night. A big thank you to clare (both Clares!), the waiter staff, barman, DJ and everyone else. Thanks
Susan Manners
Oct 01, 2021
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We Cannot express just how Brilliant our wedding day was at This Venue. Their committment to making our day into something so special was evident from our first meeting to when we left the day after. Anyone looking for that special place then look no further you have found it. To Claire and all the staff we thank you. Love Sue and Glenn Manners
David Heath
Sep 07, 2021
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A lovely place for our daughter and son in law to hold their wedding, the place is all yours and the staff are amazing
Emma Loftus
Aug 02, 2021
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Our dream wedding day came true!
Claire at Kelham House exceeded every expectation right from the get go. We made our first enquiry in January 2020 having never visited before & soon after attended an open day/wedding fare where we go to have a good look around & sample some delicious canaps. We were sold instantly!
Kelham house is absolutely stunning & so romantic inside & out. It has beautiful gardens, fantastic guest accommodation & a menu to die for. It is so clean, well kept & everything was done to the highest of standards, including service from all staff members. Even when we had 24
Claire at Kelham House exceeded every expectation right from the get go. We made our first enquiry in January 2020 having never visited before & soon after attended an open day/wedding fare where we go to have a good look around & sample some delicious canaps. We were sold instantly!
Kelham house is absolutely stunning & so romantic inside & out. It has beautiful gardens, fantastic guest accommodation & a menu to die for. It is so clean, well kept & everything was done to the highest of standards, including service from all staff members. Even when we had 24
Lochinvar H.
May 05, 2012
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A truly delightful find in the English countryside outside of Newark, UK. Easily located with a GPS, a fine English country home estate that's been
refurbished into a great cross between a hotel and a bed-and-breakfast.
Graciously greeted for check-in, rooms in the Carriage House were spacious
and newly refurbished, and super clean. Evening fine dinning in the dining room, or casual dining in the bar area, but
really nice, friendly service everywhere. Morning breakfast provided more
selections than you could believe. We asked for directions to an
antiques fair in a neighboring town
refurbished into a great cross between a hotel and a bed-and-breakfast.
Graciously greeted for check-in, rooms in the Carriage House were spacious
and newly refurbished, and super clean. Evening fine dinning in the dining room, or casual dining in the bar area, but
really nice, friendly service everywhere. Morning breakfast provided more
selections than you could believe. We asked for directions to an
antiques fair in a neighboring town
