Weddings Venue Hire
An Artist’s House for your special event Leighton House is the former artist studio of Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896) and it is conveniently located at the heart of Kensington, West London. Recently redeveloped, the house is an extraordinary venue for entertaining, proving an unforgettable setting for weddings, dinners, receptions, lectures, concerts and photographic or film shoots. Our dedicated team is experienced in providing stunning events. With our exceptional catering partner Bovingdons and our handpicked list of florists and production teams, we are perfectly placed to deliver anything from corporate dinners to operatic soirées.
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The Arab Hall and Narcissus Hall at Leighton House
Weddings Now licensed for ceremonies, Leighton House is a unique and intimate venue for weddings, vow renewals and civil ceremonies. Entirely yours for the evening, hold your ceremony in the artist's studio, before enjoying drinks and canapés in the Narcissus and Arab Halls and flowing out into the landscaped garden*, offering a tranquil oasis for a London wedding.
A dedicated team and trusted suppliers Our exclusive caterers Bovingdons will assist you in the planning of your big day from start to finish. From the selection of canapes and bowl foods, to drinks, chairs, tables and glassware. Bovingdons will provide a dedicated waiting team and experienced supervisors to make sure everything runs smoothly on the day. We can recommend a carefully-selected list of suppliers we work with to ensure your day runs perfectly, including florists, photographers and musicians.
* weather dependent
Weddings Registrars service As Leighton House is located in Kensington and Chelsea, your civil ceremony at the museum would be attended, conducted and registered by two registrars from the Kensington and Chelsea Register Office. Once you’ve booked Leighton House for your ceremony, you’ll need to then secure the registrars for the same time. What you need to know Maximum capacity: 80 guests for both ceremony and reception Timings: from 6:30pm to 10pm; ceremony suggested at 7:30pm; garden closes at 9:30pm Dancing and amplified music is not permitted Catering: Preferred supplier Step free access: Yes Child friendly: Yes Pets welcome: No March - October Friday and Saturday: £7,000 + VAT March - October Monday through Thursday: £6,000 + VAT 20% discount applied to above prices November - February Bespoke catering packages are available from our catering partner Bovingdons
Rhubarb Leighton House exclusive caterer With over 30 years of experience and more than 600 events delivered each year, our exclusive catering partner Rhubarb brings exceptional food and meticulous service at every occasion. Rhubarb is one of the UK's most recognised names in luxury event catering. With almost three decades of experience, Rhubarb is known for producing exceptional events that blend creativity and effortless style. Their in-house creative team designs bespoke food concepts and brand identities for every event, making them a natural fit for clients who want their celebration at Leighton House to feel truly one of a kind. Rhubarb embodies a philosophy centred on beautiful, elegant food and a dedication to seasonal sourcing. It caters to every occasion, from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations, with the polish and precision expected from a worldclass hospitality collection.
Get in touch To make a booking, or for more information, please contact our Events Manager on: Sam Butler Email: sam.butler@rbkc.gov.uk Telephone: +44 (0) 207 361 3786 www.rbkc.gov.uk/museums/venue-hire Sign up to our Venue Hire mailing list Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ