The Ideal Venue

14/07/2026

Europe is the home of castles.

13/07/2026

Handfasting was Scotland’s original “trial marriage”

Couples would tie their hands together with a ribbon or cord (hence “tying the knot”) in a temporary marriage lasting one year and one day. At the end of that period they could either make it permanent or walk away: no legal fees required.

11/07/2026

In Great Dunmow, Essex, the medieval Flitch of Bacon tradition (still revived every few years) awards a whole side of bacon to couples who can swear before a jury — after one year and one day — that they have never regretted their marriage. Successful couples get paraded through the town.

Are the happy couples as happy as they claim or is someone telling porkies for pork?

11/07/2026

In Great Dunmow, Essex, the medieval Flitch of Bacon tradition (still revived every few years) awards a whole side of bacon to couples who can swear before a jury — after one year and one day — that they have never regretted their marriage. Successful couples get paraded through the town.

How many of them are telling a few porkies for some pork?

11/07/2026

Good Morning everyone! What a wonderful day to pick an ideal venue.....

10/07/2026

Heythrop Park Resort is a unique and luxury venue set in 440 acres of picturesque Oxfordshire Countryside.

Dating back to 1710, this quintessential English country estate seamlessly combines elegance with style. The Resort also offers a championship 18 hole standard golf course, health club & spa, a permanently fixed marquee catering for up to 800 people together with state of the art conference facilities.

Whether you need a luxury venue in Oxfordshire for a conference, special occasion, group tour, weekend getaway or fairytale wedding, Heythrop Park Resort has something for everyone.

Located on the edge of the Cotswolds with Oxford on the doorstep we are perfect for exploring attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park and the picturesque Cotswold Villages of Burford & Chipping Norton.

Soho Farmhouse Oxfordshire is located only 6 miles from Heythrop Park Resort - so if you're a member of Soho we are the ideal venue to lay your head whilst you enjoy your membership at Soho Farmhouse.

There is something for everyone at Heythrop Park Resort!

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10/07/2026

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09/07/2026

Did you know?

Queen Victoria Started the White Dress Trend: Prior to 1840, most brides just wore their best Sunday dress in whatever color they owned. Queen Victoria made waves when she wore a heavy white lace gown to marry Prince Albert, which quickly became the standard.

09/07/2026

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08/07/2026

Canada Lodge is exclusively yours for the day. With the venue consisting of two floors there is a lovely transition throughout your day. You can chose to have your ceremony in the Oakroom, wedding breakfast in the Lakeside room and make use of the flat grass area and grounds for your wedding photographs before partying until the clock strikes midnight.

Come and spend a day with us where we can give you the exclusive wedding you deserve! With our romantic location and our dedicated personal service, you will not be disappointed.

Licensed for both Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships, you just need to book the Cardiff Registrars to conduct your ceremony for a date and time you wish to get married. We only ever hold one event at the Lodge on one day.

We have a proven team of dedicated and experienced staff at your service to fulfil all of your requirements for your special day.



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