For a quintessentially English wedding with an intimate feel, The Kennels is a classical Regency-style building that mixes traditional character and contemporary style. As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere.
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The music room, lined with a unique collection of original Penguin books, and floor to ceiling Georgian windows, gives a light and airy feeling for your dinner and can seat up to 28 for a sit down meal. There is also a flat screen television available should you which to show a small video or photo slideshow at your dinner.
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If you are seeking a cosy and informal setting for your celebration, the library and landing, with its comfortable sofas and arm chairs, along with bookcases full of interesting books and eclectic ornaments, could provide the perfect area for a drinks party with canapes.
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With spectacular views over The Duchess Paddock and up towards Goodwood House, The Kennels' Terrace provides a beautiful setting for your spring or summer celebration and is the perfect place to enjoy some delicate canapés and drinks.
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With spectacular views over The Duchess Paddock and up towards Goodwood House, The Kennels' Terrace provides a beautiful setting for your spring or summer celebration and is the perfect place to enjoy some delicate canapés and drinks.
Located in the 11,000-acre Estate, The Kennels is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Exclusively yours for the day. View a floor plan of The Kennels which includes capacities.
The Goodwood Estate offers a comfortable night's stay in chic surroundings.
Our outstanding team have experience of looking after parties of all sizes, from small private affairs to balls of over a thousand people. View The Kennels wedding brochure to find out more about the venue and how we'll take care of you.
Explore our exquisite Spring/Summer Dinner Party Menu for 2024, featuring indulgent dishes crafted expertly with our own Estate produce. Choose from a delicious assortment of starters, mains and desserts to suit any taste for your special day.
Please note that sample canape/late snack menus are available on request.
We had an amazing day and the team, venue and food were all absolutely amazing. Everything was so beautiful. You captured exactly what we wanted, thank you so much. You delivered such a special, memorable and beautiful day.
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We have 91 bedrooms at Goodwood Hotel, we will reserve a number of bedrooms depending on your chosen wedding venue for your guests to book on a preferred rate. All guest rooms will be booked as bed and breakfast. The wedding couple will receive a complimentary suite at Goodwood Hotel on the night of your wedding.
We do also have our Park Cottages, Peach Tree and Crab Apple, which sleep up to four guests in two bedrooms and The Pheasantry which sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. All cottages and The Pheasantry are self-catering properties.
Opposite The Kennels we have Hound Lodge, our luxury ten-bedroom retreat which is exclusively yours. You can stay here for two nights with breakfast included both mornings and dinner included the night before your wedding. You will be looked after during your time at Hound Lodge with your own butler and chef.
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Yes, you would need to book your registrar separately to booking your wedding here at Goodwood and to make sure they are available to conduct your civil ceremony. You will need to contact the West Sussex Registrar Office, their contact number is 01243 642 122.
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The Kennels can be exclusive use for either the full day or just the evening if you are considering a ceremony offsite. Goodwood House is exclusive use for just you and your guests all day, until it is time for you to retire back to your room for the night.
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Yes, you can have a legal civil ceremony at all three venues. At Goodwood Hotel we are licenced up to 120 guests including the couple, at Goodwood House up to 245 guests including the couple and The Kennels up to 32 guests including the couple.
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This varies at each of our venues. The Kennels was originally built to house the third Duke's hunting hounds and today it is Goodwood's private members' clubhouse. Here, your dog will be able to attend for the full duration and celebrate with you and all of your guests.
At The Goodwood Hotel and Goodwood House your dog will be able to witness your ceremony. After this your dog would need to head off for an early night with a dog sitter or trusted friend. Please note that we can recommend a supplier for this; discuss this with your wedding co-ordinator to confirm the arrangements.
At The Goodwood Hotel we have dog friendly bedrooms, allowing for your dog to stay on site; the cost would be £30 for them to stay with us.
Hound Lodge is also dog friendly and dogs are welcome to join you here during your stay. Again, you would need to arrange for a trusted friend or dog sitter to look after them while you dance the night away.
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