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Great Fosters - Near Windsor is a hotel destination wedding venue in Egham, United Kingdom, hosting 180 at dinner and 250 standing.

Great Fosters - Near Windsor

EghamEngland, United Kingdom

Great Fosters is a historic hotel in Egham, just 15 minutes from London Heathrow (LHR).

Guests
180 at dinner250 standing
Rooms
56 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
LHRabout 15 min by car

About the venue

Great Fosters is a historic hotel in Egham, just 15 minutes from London Heathrow (LHR).

The estate holds a licence for legal ceremonies on site, with seating for up to 180 guests indoors or an outdoor ceremony in the gardens, and receptions for 180 seated or 250 standing.

With 56 bedrooms and suites, in-house catering, a bar, a pool and an on-site coordinator, couples can host a single-day celebration or take the full venue on an exclusive buyout.

Dance space, parking, and a pet- and child-friendly policy round out the practical details.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, seating up to 180 guests
  • Receptions for 180 seated or 250 standing, indoors or outdoors
  • 56 bedrooms and suites, from Single Rooms to One-Bedroom and Deluxe Suites
  • 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport (LHR), with on-site parking

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
180 guests
Standing reception
250 guests
Ceremony, seated
180 guests

Staying over

Rooms
56 rooms
Room types
15 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
LHR, 15 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at Great Fosters?
Yes. The venue is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with seated ceremony capacity for up to 180 guests, and outdoor ceremonies are also possible.
How many guests can the reception hold?
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 180 guests for dining and holds up to 250 standing. Both indoor and outdoor receptions are available, and there is dance space.
Can our guests stay on site?
Yes. There are 56 rooms and suites, including One-Bedroom, Superior King, Deluxe King, Queen, Junior and Deluxe Suites, plus King, Luxury King, Double and Single Rooms. Most rooms accommodate two guests.
Is an exclusive-use buyout available?
Yes, a full venue buyout is available. Contact the team at gfsales@alexanderhotels.com or +44 1784 433822 to discuss dates and pricing in GBP.
Are children and pets welcome?
Yes, both children and pets are allowed at the venue.

Weddings held here

2023 · Tithe Barn
Stephanie & Tim

Stephanie & Tim married with us at the very end of December between Christmas & New Year and generously agreed to share the details of their beautifully festive wedding day at Great Fosters, which even included a christening too!

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  • Seated dinner: 180 guests

    “The Tithe Barn caters for up to 180 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 250 guests afterwards for an evening reception.”
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  • Standing reception: 250 guests

    “The Tithe Barn caters for up to 180 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 250 guests afterwards for an evening reception.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 180 guests

    “Great Fosters is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 180 guests.”
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  • Rooms: 56 rooms

    “Inside, you will find a chocolate-box selection of 56 individually designed rooms and suites, including the famed Historic Named Suites.”
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  • Room types: 15 listed

    “One-Bedroom Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “With 56 luxury bedrooms & suites, cosy lounges, six diverse meeting rooms, the magnificent Tithe Barn, a heated outdoor pool and food to get really excited about all spread across a 55 acre estate, Great Fosters is the perfect venue for an exclusive use event.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Great Fosters is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 180 guests.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “OUTDOOR CEREMONIES £500 fee applies if you wish to hold your ceremony on the Archery Lawn”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our talented kitchen team will work with you on menus and deliver the same superb quality whether it is a opulent three course, sit-down dinner, delicious canapes or a relaxed BBQ.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free

    “We are happy to cater for any guests who require a vegetarian, vegan, dairy free or gluten free afternoon tea.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Guests will enjoy reception drinks in the beautiful adjacent Painted Hall, with its own fireplace and bar.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “We are pleased to welcome small and medium sized dogs at Great Fosters.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children of any age are allowed.”
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  • Nearest airport: LHR, 15 min by car

    “Heathrow’s T5 is only 15 minutes by cab, yet Great Fosters is a world away with a stunning 50 acre estate to explore.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, we have free parking at the hotel.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Tithe Barn is a wonderfully romantic wedding setting.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Offering barbecues, buffets, afternoon tea parties, picnic spreads and more, it is available from May till September for up to 60 guests for a wedding breakfast.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “In the evening, fuel all that dancing - choose from pizzas cooked in our wood fired pizza oven on the terrace, or perhaps a hog roast, grazing table or cheeseboards.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Last but certainly not least, the Estate also boasts a superb art-deco heated outdoor pool & hot tub, which is open during the summer months.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Set amongst 50 acres of stunning gardens and parkland, Great Fosters is a dreamy setting for your wedding day.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Our Tithe Barn is a Grade II listed barn that features stunning exposed vaulted English oak beams, 8 light casement windows with stone mullions and a roaring open fire.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our dedicated wedding coordinators are also more than happy to book an appointment at a time that suits you.”
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