Hylands Estate

Chelmsford, Essex

Hylands Estate is an award-winning, stunning Grade II* listed mansion house with contemporary Grand Pavilion. Set in 574 acres of landscaped parkland, the house boasts lavish, ceremony & reception rooms, set to stun your guests together with breath-taking views of the Essex countryside!

Only 30 minutes away from London, Hylands Estate includes Hylands House and Grand Pavilion which operates as a dry hire venue, providing you with celebration spaces and furniture. There is a selection of accredited and recommended suppliers to choose from that have been carefully chosen to provide the best service for your special day. 

Our experienced Events & Weddings Team specialise in dry hire and cultural weddings and deliver impeccable service from beginning to end. Our dedication, flexibility and passion for our beautiful venue will certainly create the wedding of your dreams.

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The Wedding Basics

Exclusive use: Yes  

Ceremony Numbers: 100  

Reception Numbers: 300 

Evening Capacity: 300

Ceremony licensed: Yes 

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Catering: Via accredited list

Corkage: No corkage 

Accommodation: No

Pet friendly: N/A

Late License: On request

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“An award-winning Grade II* listed mansion set in 574 acres of landscaped parkland.”

 

Key Features

  • A large, white historic mansion or estate seen through the branches of a large tree with dark purple leaves, with a grassy lawn in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

    Exclusive use, dry hire wedding venue.

    Yours for the day, the venue is dry hire which is very rare at a property of this grandeur. This means you can use a choice of suppliers, including a selection of caterers from their own Accredited Caterers list.

  • Elegant wedding reception setup inside a large white tent with floral centerpieces, round tables dressed in white tablecloths, and wooden chairs, chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and large windows with green foliage outside.

    Plenty of space to host up to 300 guests with a number of locations to choose from.

    Host weddings of up to 100 guests within the historic main house, or opt for their grand pavilion for weddings of up to 300 guests.

  • A bride and groom standing together outdoors under a wooden arbor with green foliage, surrounded by flowering plants. The bride wears a white wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet. The groom wears a maroon suit and tie. They are smiling and looking at each other, in a garden setting.

    Filled with beautiful photo opportunities inside and out.

    From the manicured gardens featuring seasonal blooms to the grand rooms indoors, there are an abundance of beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos.

  • Elegant banquet hall decorated with gold accents, red curtains, and ornate ceiling, set for a formal event with round tables covered in white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, and place settings.

    Lavish interiors inside, beautiful gardens and a blank canvas pavilion outside.

    From 24 carat leaf decorations, silk lined walls, gilded ceilings and marble fireplaces inside the house to the elegant Grand Pavilion with sparkling chandeliers and ivory drapes, you can have the best of both worlds at this venue.

  • A wooden wedding arch decorated with pink and white flowers in an outdoor garden setting, with rows of chairs on each side and large trees surrounding the area.

    Host your ceremony either indoors or al fresco.

    For indoor ceremonies you have the choice of the Banqueting Room, The Drawing Room or The Grand Pavilion. Or if you fancy a wedding in the wild, they have a new outdoor ceremony space where you can say your I Do’s under a tree canopy in the estates woodlands.

  • Fireworks exploding in the night sky above a large white mansion with columns.

    Experienced events and wedding team on hand throughout.

    The venue’s highly experienced wedding and events team specialise in running dry hire weddings, and will be on hand every step of the way.

A bride and groom walking hand in hand toward a large white mansion on a lush green lawn, with trees and bushes nearby, during daytime.
A large white mansion with tall columns and multiple chimneys, set against a clear blue sky with some trees in the background.
A newlywed couple stands on a staircase inside a beautifully decorated building. The bride wears a white wedding gown with a long train and intricate lace details, while the groom is dressed in a light grey suit. They are smiling and holding each oth
Aerial view of a large white mansion with surrounding green lawns, trees, and winding paths in a rural area.
Front of a grand white mansion with tall pillars and multiple windows, with three luxury cars in front: a vintage silver car, a white Rolls-Royce, and an orange Lamborghini.
An outdoor wedding setup in a verdant garden with a wooden arch decorated with pink and white flowers, surrounded by numerous wooden chairs arranged for guests, tall trees providing shade, and lush greenery and flowers along the pathway.
A bride and groom walking together outside a white, neoclassical mansion. The bride is holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers and smiling, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit and smiling back.
A garden pathway lined with tall, trimmed evergreen shrubs, with colorful flowering plants and trees in the background.
Elegant room with white walls, hardwood floor, large windows, chandelier, mirrors with gold frames, and a round table with floral centerpiece surrounded by four patterned stools.
A large, white, neoclassical mansion with columns and multiple chimneys, surrounded by trees and set against a partly cloudy sky.
Elegant event room with red wallpaper, gold accents, and ornate mirrors, set up with multiple white chairs facing a decorated fireplace, ready for a ceremony or celebration.
A garden with a dirt path, flowering plants, and shaped bushes.
A large white mansion with tall columns and multiple chimneys under a clear blue sky, with a vintage white car parked in front.
Elegant wedding reception setup inside a large tent with chandeliers, floral centerpieces, and round tables with white tablecloths and gold chairs.
A bride and groom embrace on a garden path flanked by green, conical topiary trees, with sunlight filtering through the trees in the background.
A woman in a wedding dress sitting on a checkered floor in a grand staircase hall, viewed from above with ornate gold and black railing and an elegant chandelier.
Elegant wedding reception table with floral centerpiece, pink and white roses, surrounded by gold-rimmed plates, pink napkins, and glassware, inside a decorated tent.
A bride and groom in wedding attire playfully holding hands in a garden with hanging purple flowers and lush green trees in the background.
A bride and groom stand under a blooming cherry blossom tree, with their foreheads touching, holding a bouquet of white and purple flowers.
Elegant wedding reception with round table decorated with a large pink and purple floral centerpiece, surrounded by chairs, under a draped tent ceiling with chandeliers and purple uplighting.
The White House, a large white neoclassical mansion with columns, set against a blue sky with some scattered clouds, surrounded by trees and a trimmed lawn.
Elegant wedding reception table decorated with pink and white flowers, glassware, and pink napkins in a bright, airy venue with white drapery ceiling and large windows.
A traditional Indian wedding ceremony inside a decorated tent with an audience seated on either side of an aisle, where a couple is seated on a stage with floral decorations.
View of an elegant staircase with ornate black and gold railing, blue and gold patterned carpet runner, decorative wall panels, large windows, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Elegant room with a chandelier, three mirrors with gold frames, three wall-mounted lights, a built-in desk with four chairs, large windows with window seats and pillows, and a round table with four floral upholstered stools.
A grand white building illuminated at night with vibrant fireworks exploding in the dark sky behind it.
A large, white, neoclassical mansion with tall columns at the entrance and multiple windows, set against a clear blue sky.
Elegant banquet hall with ornate gold detailing, large red drapes, and white table settings with floral centerpieces.
Bathroom with green tiled walk-in shower, patterned wallpaper behind a pink vanity with white sink, large window with window seat and pillows, potted plant, and tiled floor.
A large white mansion with multiple tall windows, surrounded by a grassy lawn, seen through the branches and leaves of a dark-leaved tree in the foreground on a sunny day.
Bride and groom standing together outdoors during wedding, surrounded by lush green trees and blooming flowers.
Elegantly decorated banquet hall with round tables draped in white linens, surrounded by beige chairs. Each table is set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, and has floral centerpieces. The room features ornate gold detailing, large windows with flo
A newlywed couple in wedding attire posing outdoors with a garden and flowers in the background.
A couple in wedding attire kissing outdoors in front of a large white building, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A group of ten people posing on the steps of a building with white columns and large wooden door, dressed in formal evening wear. The women are in black, sequined, strapless gowns with high slits, and the men are in black tuxedos. The couple in the c
A happy bride and groom stand hand-in-hand in front of a grand neoclassical building with white columns and large windows, wearing wedding attire.
A bride and groom share a romantic embrace on a garden path, surrounded by green trees and grass.

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Take a look at the venue through their impressive 360 degrees interactive tour here, or through the eyes of a real wedding there.

 

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A newlywed couple sitting at a table, holding hands, with wedding bouquets in front of them, smiling inside a bright room with large windows and a view of trees outside.
A bride and groom holding hands in front of a large, white, classical building with tall columns and a wooden door.
Interior view of a luxurious stairway with ornate black and gold wrought iron railing, a wooden handrail, decorated chandelier, and pastel-colored walls with wall sconces and decorative paneling.
A bride and groom holding hands in front of a large white classical building with tall columns and ornate architectural details.