The Heyford is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bicester, United Kingdom, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from London Luton Airport (LTN), 60-75 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
The Heyford
The Heyford Hotel sits on a 10-acre estate in Oxfordshire, giving you enough space to spread out your wedding across multiple indoor and outdoor areas without feeling cramped.
About The Heyford
The Heyford Hotel sits on a 10-acre estate in Oxfordshire, giving you enough space to spread out your wedding across multiple indoor and outdoor areas without feeling cramped.
As a working hotel, the venue handles accommodation logistics for your guests in one location, simplifying logistics for a destination wedding.
With a 4.5-star Google rating, the property consistently delivers on service and execution.
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Rooms are lovely, modern and spacious. Very clean and tidy. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was really nice. Evening menu really good too.
Adam Gill · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LTN, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 10-acre Heyford Park estate with dedicated wedding spaces and grounds
- On-site accommodation eliminates guest hotel coordination
- 4.5/5 Google rating with consistent guest reviews
- Licensed ceremony venue available year-round
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- From 4:00 PMGuest arrivals; check-in at hotel; welcome drinks or informal gathering
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMBridal preparations; guest arrival and registration
- 2:00 PMCeremony begins
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMPhotographs and cocktail hour
- 6:00 PMReception dinner and evening entertainment
- Until 11:00 AMGuest checkout; optional group breakfast or farewell brunch
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LTN · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Luton Airport.
- Typical total
- £4,000-18,000+Aisle estimate
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£4,000-18,000+ for 50-100 guests including accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- £500-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- £60-120 a headAisle estimate
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£60-120 (depending on menu and season)
- Room rate
- £80-150 a nightAisle estimate
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£80-150 per room (hotel rate)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01869 934740
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices vary significantly by season, day of week, and specific package chosen. Contact the venue for detailed quotes tailored to your guest count and date.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony at The Heyford?+
Yes, The Heyford is a licensed venue for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces are available depending on your preference and guest count.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Contact the venue directly via their website at http://www.theyfordoxfordshire.co.uk/ for current package details, as offerings vary by season and guest configuration.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
The Heyford can host between 20 and 150 guests across its various spaces and configurations.
Is parking available for guests?+
Yes, ample parking is available on the 10-acre estate for all guests attending your wedding.
Can guests stay overnight at the hotel?+
The Heyford Hotel offers on-site accommodation, making it convenient for out-of-town guests to stay where your wedding is held.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.