The Dairy is an estate destination wedding venue in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from London Luton Airport (LTN), 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
The Dairy
The Dairy sits within the grounds of Waddesdon Manor, a Victorian estate in Buckinghamshire offering manicured lawns, mature trees, and views across the Aylesbury Vale.
About The Dairy
The Dairy sits within the grounds of Waddesdon Manor, a Victorian estate in Buckinghamshire offering manicured lawns, mature trees, and views across the Aylesbury Vale.
The converted Grade II listed building provides period charm with contemporary facilities, creating a distinctive backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
Historic architecture meets functional event spaces, allowing couples to craft celebrations across multiple indoor and outdoor zones.
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We had a lovely tour of the Dairy, Wedding Cake, Sculptures, garden and pond
Karen Blake · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- £4,000 to £12,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LTN, 75 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Lakeside, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- Located on the 165-acre Waddesdon Manor estate with formal gardens and parkland
- Grade II listed building with original features and modern event amenities
- Capacity for up to 150 guests across ceremony and reception spaces
- Google rating of 4.7/5 from verified guest reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00-17:00Rehearsal and venue walkthrough
- 09:00-11:00Guest arrival and pre-ceremony refreshments
- 11:30Ceremony begins
- 12:30-14:00Reception drinks and canapés on grounds or in venue
- 14:00Formal reception meal
- 19:00-23:00Evening entertainment and dancing
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LTN · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Luton Airport.
- Typical total
- £3,500-8,500+Aisle estimate
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£3,500-£8,500+ for 50 guests, excluding accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Upon enquiry
- Reception
- £50-90 a headAisle estimate
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£50-£90 (estimated, subject to menu and services)
- Room rate
- £80-150 a nightAisle estimate
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£80-£150 (nearby hotels; no on-site rooms)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01296 653241
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies with season, guest count, and chosen services. Request formal quote from Waddesdon Enterprises at the contact details below.
Questions about the venue
What time of year is best for a wedding at The Dairy?+
Spring through autumn offers optimal conditions for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. However, the venue accommodates year-round events with indoor backup spaces and heating options.
Are external caterers permitted?+
Contact Waddesdon Enterprises directly to confirm catering policies and approved vendor lists for this specific venue.
Is accommodation available on-site?+
The Dairy itself does not include guest lodging. Nearby hotels in Aylesbury and surrounding villages offer options within a 15-minute radius.
Can ceremonies take place outdoors?+
Yes, the estate grounds accommodate outdoor ceremonies weather permitting, with indoor alternatives available within The Dairy building.
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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
Setting: Lakeside, historic, elegant
“Nestled beside a tranquil lake, The Dairy was created in 1885 as a working dairy for the Waddesdon estate of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild.”
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