Weddings Take a seat in history - Wycombe Museum
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Welcome to
Wycombe Museum,
our unique venue
in the heart of
the Chilterns.
Weddings
at Wycombe Museum
Take a seat in history
Civil Ceremonies & Receptions
Civil Ceremonies & Receptions
Welcome...
Wycombe Museum is located in Castle Hill House
and Gardens. A hidden gem in a calm oasis,
a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.
Popularly known as the Chair Museum,
Wycombe Museum is one of High Wycombe’s
most unusual wedding venues.
The Museum has focused over the years on local
craftsmanship, specifically the famous furniture
and chair industry of the region, alongside an
impressive art collection and the local history.
The site is a scheduled Ancient Monument,
and the House is a Grade II listed building,
The oldest parts dating from the late 1600s.
Archaeological discoveries indicate that the site
has been lived on since the early Middle Ages,
originally as a Saxon Farm. An Anglo-Saxon burial
site was discovered in 1901 near the main gate.
Wycombe Museum is licensed to hold Marriage
and Civil Partnership Ceremonies.
By choosing Wycombe Museum for your special day
you are making a valuable contribution to the heritage
of High Wycombe and in the upkeep
of this beautiful site.
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Thank you!
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Wycombe Museum Whether you are keen to book the outbuildings with their own
courtyard, the extensive grounds with our marquee, or the
museum building, you will definitely be able to find the perfect
is one of spot for your special day. The museum has a total of
five licensed spaces to choose from for your Marriage or
High Wycombe’s
Civil partnerships ceremony. There is an added option
of an outdoor or marquee ceremony in the grounds.
R E G I ST R A R S
most unusual Please contact your local Registry Office to book
the Registrar’s service directly Please note if you are planning
wedding venues. an outdoor ceremony please inform the Registrars at
the time of booking as this is a different package.
https://weddings.buckscc.gov.uk/plan-my-ceremony.
ceremonies@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
DRY HIRE
All our prices are on a dry-hire basis. This means you are hiring
the spaces as a blank canvas. You may add own decorations
or book one of our talented local wedding stylists to help
create a style you will love; from vintage, festival
or boho to classic elegance.
No decorations are included in the prices quoted.
The Outbuildings
The Outbuildings
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There are a total of five licensed spaces to choose from for your
civil ceremony at Wycombe Museum,
the largest being The Old Stables.
T H E O L D STA B L E S THE COACH HOUSE T H E C O U R T YA R D
A brick and flint original stable building with a high, Connecting to The Old Stables, the Coach House is smaller Perfect for our rustic pallet bar or mobile caterer to set up.
beamed ceiling and neutral internal décor. with its own entrance. Decorated in the same neutral style with It makes an ideal area to relax outside the event rooms.
This room leads out to the courtyard. a high beamed ceiling. Ideal for a catering/bar area with a sink
Maximum capacity 76 for licensed ceremonies, in the corner. This room leads out to the courtyard. If you are hiring any of the rooms separately please
55 for dining Maximum capacity 35 for licensed ceremonies, check beforehand if the grounds will be available
25 for dining to take photographs.
The Museum building
The Museum building
Within the museum
the entrance hall,
the gallery and
the cafe lounge
bar all offer
beautiful views
of the garden.
THE ENTRANCE HALL
The entrance hall overlooks the front garden.
A few steps from the top lawn, it makes an ideal place
to hold the legal part of garden ceremonies
as a licensed space.
Maximum capacity 20 for licensed ceremonies
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T H E C A F É LO U N G E B A R
On the ground floor, the Café lounge is a light and airy room,
with sash windows overlooking the front garden.
It has neutral décor with an original fireplace and chair print
wallpaper to one wall. It can be used as a ceremony room,
café lounge bar or dining room.
Maximum capacity 40 for licensed ceremonies,
20 for dining
T H E C H I LT E R N S G A L L E R Y
The gallery is situated on the ground floor of the museum
building, with sash windows overlooking the front garden. With
an original fireplace the room is tastefully decorated with art
nouveau wallpaper and matching olive-coloured walls.
The right-hand wall has a large Victorian map of the area.
Maximum capacity 26 for licensed ceremonies
Garden ceremonies and receptions
Garden ceremonies and receptions
A perfect spot for
outdoor ceremonies
and receptions with
extensive grounds
to enjoy and use
of our marquee
R E G I ST R A R S
Registrars providean option to conduct ceremonies
outdoors at the museum with the legal part
taking place in one of our licensed
rooms beforehand.
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CANOPY MARQUEE FURNITURE
There is an informal canopy marquee up in the grounds We have a selection of conference and outdoor
to hire from May to October. This comes as a basic furniture for use free of charge.
structure and has attachable sides, with two window An inventory of furniture is available upon request.
walls for views of the grounds.
Canopy Marquee Maximum Capacity Our suppliers list details a range of local companies
50 Seated with everything from classic Chiavari wedding chairs,
You may hire the grounds until 11.30pm, rustic flower arches to vintage chairs and props.
with guests leaving by midnight.
Catering and bars
Catering and bars
We have a great selection of
catering companies offering a wide
choice of food options.
C AT E R E R S W O R K I N G W I T H U S
Pop-up restaurants serving three-course meals
& grazing platters
Mobile caterers serving hog roasts, BBQ’s,
Paella's, slow roasts & buffets
Mobile vans serving fish & chips
Pizza trucks
Crepes & Ice-cream vans
There are a range of mobile bar companies local to us
which offer a full bar service. Mobile bars are welcome
to be set up next to the outbuildings or in the front
garden between May-Oct
We ask that bars use plastic glasses in the grounds.
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Magical extras
Venue styling by local wedding stylists
Hire of wedding furniture (rustic benches, round tables,
Chiavari chairs), chair covers and ribbons, linens and crockery,
rugs, sofas for the classical, vintage, rustic or festival theme.
Hire of traditional marquee with flooring and
dance floor, tipi & catering tents
Tea and coffee stations
DJ & entertainment, string quartet, singing waiters, magician,
live band, opera singer, strolling band, local guitarist.
Hire large garden games
Children’s entertainment-bouncy castles,
film tent, large film screen
Museum cafe staff to serve & clear away
Cleaning crew for next day
Some of theses are offered at the museum and others are
provided by external suppliers, so please ask for further details.
S U P P L I E R S I N F O R M AT I O N
You are welcome to bring in your own suppliers.
We ask they provide us with the relevant
insurance and documents in advance.
Hot/cold water and an external power supply is available.
Suppliers may set up on the front grass during the
summer season or the top car park.How to find us
By car
There is a small amount of on-site parking. Spaces will be made
available for your suppliers and up to 4 disabled spaces.
Additional parking is available on nearby roads (meter parking)
and town centre car parks. We recommend organising taxi
mini-buses for groups from the local area & hotels.
These can drop off and collect guests at the museum gates.
By train:
High Wycombe is 23 minutes by train from London Marylebone
and the station is just a few minutes’ walk from the Museum.
On foot:
We are a few minutes’ walk from town centre car parks and hotels.
C O N TA CT
Email: weddings@wycombemuseum.org
Telephone: 01494 957210
wycombemuseum.org.uk/weddings-at-wycombe-museum
Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue,
High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6PX
Art Director: Petra Manley-Leach.
Photographers: Eneka Stewart, Daniel Atkinson, Smileysnap,
Hellogorgeousphotography Ltd. Neil Marshment
Stylists: The Boho Shack, Hire Heaven, Every Event Ltd.
Flowers: Polly and Petal, Hire Heaven.
Dress: Halo ad Wren Bridal.
Make-up: Niki Lawrence.
Banner: Daydreamer_creative_studio.
Cake: Sweet Marguerite Cakes.
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