History

Hylands Estate was originally created in the 1730s, and was at the time a two-storey red brick building in the Queen Anne style of architecture. The current design was commissioned in the late 18th century by Humphry Repton, who rearranged the grounds and styled the house in the fashion of the Romantic Movement.

The house passed through a variety of different private owners until 1962, when the last of these, Christine Hanbury, died. The house was offered for sale and bought by Chelmsford Borough Council who started to renovate the property. In 1967 Hylands House was awarded a Grade II-listing, and in 1985 a dedicated restoration fund was set up. English Heritage permitted it to be reworked to its 19th century appearance, and it thus gained its star rating! It is now restored to how it looked in Victorian times.

Facilities

The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room features an ornate and gilded ceiling with a Victorian chandelier, hand-painted wall motifs and an original marble fireplace. The room benefits from large floor-to-ceiling windows which look over the parkland, the Serpentine Lake and French doors that open onto the Rose Terrace. Walk down the wide aisle, perfect for even the most magnificent of wedding gown, feeling like royalty on your special day.

Civil ceremony capacity - 100 guests

The Banqueting Room

This meticulously restored room is a firm nod to the Baroque Revival architecture of the 19th century. With intricate designs, bold embolisms and beautifully rich reds and golds, this room will take your breath away.

The room is the definition of opulence, covered in 24 carat gold leaf swags and scrolls with silk lined walls and an intricately designed marble fireplace. Natural light pours into the room through the floor to ceiling sash windows, giving a stunning view of the Serpentine Lake and the manicured parkland.

Available for both civil ceremonies and formal sit down wedding meals, this setting is really quite extraordinary.

Civil ceremony capacity - 100 guests
Wedding meal capacity - 80 guests

The Grand Pavilion

Once you've said your vows it is now time to eat, drink and be merry. Look no further than the incredible Grand Pavilion. This large contemporary room is a perfect celebration space, lending itself to hosting wedding meals and evening receptions for up to 300 people.

Exuding decadence, the Grand Pavilion is lined with twinkling chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling ivory drapes. The neutral tones allow you to turn this space into your own wedding vision, whether that is a hot pink haven or pastels like a summer's meadow. The choice is yours! Don't forget, the experienced wedding team are on hand to help and guide you.

As the evening reception begins, guests are able to wonder from the Grand Pavilion into the Pleasure Gardens and the surrounding terraces. Dancing and celebrating is mandatory with the inbuilt bar, PA sound system and tech-savvy mood lighting equipment.

Wedding meal capacity - 300 guests
Evening reception capacity - 300 guests

For more information, please see their wedding brochure by clicking here.

You can find their prices below:

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Accommodation

There is no accommodation on-site, but lots of choice in nearby Chelmsford, which the staff can recommend. Within easy reach of London, the venue is conveniently located close to the M25.

To contact Hylands Estate, simply use the details below and to the right.

Address
Hylands Estate
Hylands Park
London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 8WQ