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Knebworth House

Knebworth House

Old Knebworth, Knebworth, Hertfordshire

Located 28 miles north of London and set in 250 acres of land this historic Gothic/Tudor Palace is a popular visited stately home and famously known for hosting huge concerts. It is also available to hire for events such as weddings and corporate events, meetings and conferences.

This stunning venue has several locations within the grounds which will wow your guests and give them the event they will never forget. The hospitality at Knebworth is second to none as they will assist you with all the finer details to help create a most memorable occasion large or small. Packages are available which include room hire, free parking and Wi-Fi, catering throughout the event from breakout snacks and lunches, AV equipment and stationary.

The spaces available are simply awe-inspiring. From the impressive Jacobean Banqueting Hall located inside Knebworth House to its modern purpose-built oak structured Barn conversion of Suites and function rooms there really is something for every event. The Banqueting Hall visited by both Queen Elizabeth I and II can seat 30 boardroom-style, 100 theatre style and along with the Edwardian Dining Parlour and Victorian Library create a wonderful reception space for up to 200 guests.

Within the Barns Conference Centre are 5 separate Barns which can be used for meetings and receptions alike from 30 to 200 guests. Some have access to the lawns making them a perfect choice for summer parties and receptions. External space is also available by erecting marquees within the grounds for events not to mention the stunning garden gazebo for outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Knebworth also has its unforgettable space for live music events with space for up to 125,000 people for open air concerts and festivals.

Treat your guests to an event they will never forget at this stunning Gothic Palace surrounded by rolling English countryside yet not too far from the capital of London.

Knebworth House Map
Venue Knebworth House
Max Capacity 300 guests
Address Knebworth Park
Old Knebworth
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6PY

Capacity Overview

Max Capacity
300
Reception
300
Theatre
180
Dining
180
Dinner & Dance
150
Cabaret
100
Classroom
80
Boardroom
60

Featured Event Spaces (5)

Cobbold Barn

Area: 230m2
Dimensions: 23.5m (L) x 9.8m (W)
Max Capacity
200
Reception
200
Theatre
150
Dining
200
Dinner & Dance
150
Cabaret
90
Classroom
80
Boardroom
40
More Details

Capable of hosting up to 250 people, the Cobbold Barn is the perfect venue to host an event with a private entrance, car parking, private patio, garden area and bar facility and will be available for a wide variety of events including exclusive Christmas parties, wedding receptions, parties, conferences and exhibitions

Lodge Barn

Area: 207m2
Dimensions: 23m (L) x 9m (W) x 4.6m (H)
Max Capacity
200
Reception
200
Theatre
150
Dining
120
Dinner & Dance
150
Cabaret
60
Classroom
60
Boardroom
40
More Details

The Lodge barn is one of our 16th Century Tithe Barns lovingly restored to create a unique setting, and is in walking distance to the House.

Manor Barn

Area: 161m2
Dimensions: 21.5m (L) x 7.5m (W) x 4.6m (H)
Max Capacity
200
Reception
200
Theatre
180
Dining
180
Dinner & Dance
150
Cabaret
100
Classroom
80
Boardroom
60
More Details

The Manor barn is one of our 16th Century Tithe Barns lovingly restored to create a unique setting, and is in walking distance to the House.

Jacobean Banqueting Hall

Area: 90m2
Dimensions: 12m (L) x 7.5m (W) x 7.6m (H)
Max Capacity
100
Theatre
100
Dining
60
Cabaret
30
Classroom
20
Boardroom
30
More Details

Knebworth House's Jacobean Banqueting Hall, one of the most beautiful rooms in the country, has played host to guests from Queen Elizabeth I to Queen Elizabeth II. You will be dining at the same fireside as Prime Ministers, artists, authors, philosophers, explorers, joining one of England's most illustrious guest books.

Lytton Barn

Area: 100m2
Dimensions: 10m (L) x 10m (W)
Max Capacity
100
Reception
100
Theatre
80
Dining
80
Cabaret
36
Classroom
30
Boardroom
30
More Details

The Lytton Barn is suitable for smaller meetings with a boardroom facility for up to 20 people that has its own PA system and is fully equipped for meetings. Additionally, it is ideally sized to host a reception for up to 80 guests with a private entrance, car parking and an outside patio area.

Key Features

  • AV Equipment
  • Disability Access
  • Family Friendly
  • In-house Catering
  • Late Licence
  • Licensed Bar
  • Local Public Transport
  • Music Licence
  • Outside Space
  • Parking
  • Smoking Area
  • Wedding License
  • Wi-Fi Access