Welcome to Lauderdale House, a romantic wedding venue in North London. Located amongst the vibrant gardens and vistas of Waterlow Park in Highgate, Lauderdale is the perfect country house in the city. 

 

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Overview

Dating back to 1582, Lauderdale House is an impressive Grade II* listed building known for its vibrant gardens and stunning views in Highgate, North London.

Rich in history and culture, Lauderdale House counts Nell Gwynn, Charles II and Samuel Pepys among its distinguished visitors.

The venue is licensed for marriages and civil partnerships, with ample room for ceremonies and receptions (or both!) of up to 120 guests, and our friendly and experienced events team will be available from your first enquiry to help you plan your celebration of love.

The perfect place to exchange your vows, our location in Waterlow Park offers a tranquil atmosphere while remaining close to local tube stations and public transport.

With a sumptuous blend of historic features, including sash windows, original beams and Georgian columns, and modern amenities, such as tasteful furniture, the House exudes elegance, style and comfort.

Here, with the terraced gardens forming a scenic backdrop, you can focus on celebrating your special day with loved ones. Once you have said 'I do,' enjoy a special confetti moment out on the terrace and take photos on the grounds, creating lasting memories to cherish forever. Dine in our Tudor galleries before dancing the night away in the uniquely romantic atmosphere of this fabulous country house in the city.

Lauderdale House partners with Pink Food, our in-house catering company, to deliver a delicious culinary experience. All food is prepared and delivered fresh from the kitchen, using the highest quality produce from local suppliers. This approach has brought Pink Food to the very top of the industry, with a reputation for quality at every level. Our Events Manager and Pink Food’s Event Director will work together to assist you in planning your big day, paying attention to the smallest details for a seamless experience for you and your guests.

Lauderdale House is a flexible arts space, with exhibitions by local artists adorning our Lower and Upper Galleries. While we think the House is beautiful as is, you are more than welcome to bring in flowers, bunting and free-standing decorations to reflect your unique style and vision.

We have trestle tables, bistro tables, chairs, fairy lights in the Long Gallery, a projector and screen, easels for signage / photo boards, and a microphone and small speaker for speeches, all on site. You can also hire in furniture, uplighters, etc if you prefer. We will have a minimum of 2 stewards on hand to help ensure your special day runs smoothly (no one wants to put away chairs at the end of the night!).

To find out how we can help you plan the perfect wedding day or to arrange a visit with our Events team, please call us on 0208 348 8716 or use the enquiry form below.

Wedding Gallery

Ceremony in the Entrance Hall

Photo credit: Jake Owens 

Ceremony in the Entrance Hall C & R

Wedding portrait in front of the brick alcove at the end of the Tea Lawn

Photo credit: Claire Wakefield Photography

E & M brick alcove

Cutting the (cheese) cake in the Lower Gallery 

Photo credit: Alexander Stevens Photography 

 

F & C Cutting the (cheese) cake in the Lower Gallery 

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Seasonal Offer

With the well-documented economic challenges the country is facing at the moment, we're aware that this is a particularly complex time to be planning a wedding! As such, we are keen to do our bit to ensure that a beautiful celebration at Lauderdale House remains a possibility for as many people as possible. Here's our plan:

From November to March we offer free wedding ceremonies to couples who choose to host their reception* with us in our stunning historic rooms, giving couples full use of both our Lower and Long Galleries. This means less time searching for multiple venues, a beautiful setting to celebrate your love, and more budget to dedicate to the party! Waterlow Park is a magical location all year round, and we hope this offer will help alleviate a bit of the stress when planning your big day. Give us a call for further details!

*Excludes the period around Christmas when the House is closed. Minimum reception length required - call for more info

Make a Booking Enquiry

Want to find out more about hiring a space at Lauderdale House? Call the bookings team on 020 8348 8716 or fill in the enquiry form below and someone from our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Did you know Lauderdale House is a registered charity? Lauderdale House runs as an arts and education centre, and the income made from weddings is invested back into the House to preserve the building’s unique heritage, offer low-cost and free creative activities for our local community and run our weekly youth programme.

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