Aynhoe Park is an estate destination wedding venue in Banbury, United Kingdom, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £30,000 (our estimate), reached from Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX), 90 minutes.

ListedBanbury, United KingdomEstate

Aynhoe Park

Aynhoe Park offers a significant advantage for destination weddings: its self-contained 18th-century estate means you can host ceremony, reception, and guest accommodation all on-site, eliminating logistics nightmares.

Guests
Up to 150 guests
Aisle estimate
Cost
About £30,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
BHX · about 1 h 30 by car
Aisle estimate

About Aynhoe Park

Aynhoe Park offers a significant advantage for destination weddings: its self-contained 18th-century estate means you can host ceremony, reception, and guest accommodation all on-site, eliminating logistics nightmares.

This Grade I listed property in Oxfordshire provides period architecture and manicured grounds without requiring couples to coordinate multiple venues across town.

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Great restaurant, super chilled out, no rush. We had a sharing board, steak sandwich and lobster roll, wine and fizz. All excellent.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Staying over

Whole property to yourselves
No

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About £30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
£35,000 to £60,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
BHX, 90 min by carAisle estimate

The place

Gardens
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 18th-century Grade I listed country house with original architectural details
  • On-site accommodation available for guests, reducing travel coordination
  • 150-person maximum capacity suits intimate to mid-sized celebrations
  • Oxfordshire location places venue within 90 minutes of London

A sample wedding weekend

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Friday (day before) · day 01
  • 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks on grounds
Saturday · day 02
  • 10:00 AMGuest breakfast; photos with wedding party
  • 2:00 PMCeremony in estate grounds or indoor space
  • 3:30 PMReception, dining, and dancing
Sunday · day 03
  • 11:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest departures

Costs and booking details

Getting there
BHX · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Direct line
01869 810636

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Can we have both ceremony and reception at Aynhoe Park?+

Yes. The estate accommodates multiple events across its grounds and indoor spaces, allowing you to design a full day on-site without external venue coordination.

How many guests can stay overnight?+

Aynhoe Park offers on-site accommodation options. Contact the venue directly regarding bedroom capacity and availability for your wedding dates.

What's the cancellation policy?+

Policies vary by booking terms. Check http://aynhoepark.co.uk/ or contact the venue directly for current cancellation conditions.

Are external caterers permitted?+

Many estates have preferred vendor lists or in-house catering requirements. Confirm catering flexibility with Aynhoe Park when discussing your package.

What's the nearest commercial airport?+

Birmingham Airport (90 minutes) and London Luton (75 minutes) serve the area. Direct airport transfers can be arranged for guests.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Sources for individual venue facts

  • Whole property to yourselves: No

    “Aynhoe Park is now closed for private events - you can now hire Parnham Park.”
    Read the source for whole property to yourselves

  • Gardens: Yes

    “Explore historic gardens by iconic English landscape architect Capability Brown and enjoy three dining experiences – the Orangery, the Loggia and the Conservatory – as well as a Wine Lounge and Juicery.”
    Read the source for gardens

  • Historic building: Yes

    “RH England, The Gallery at the Historic Aynho Park, a Magnificent 17 th -Century, 73-Acre Estate with Architecture and Interiors by Sir John Soane, Restored and Reimagined as First-of-Its-Kind Design and Hospitality Destination.”
    Read the source for historic building