The Elephant, Exclusive Hire

About Venue

Situated in the charming riverside village of Pangbourne, The Elephant is an elegant choice for your wedding venue. Although surrounded by idyllic countryside, the venue is located near the bustling city of Reading.
The venue is ornately decorated throughout with exquisite hand-crafted Indian furniture, delicate fabrics and oriental rugs. The gorgeous private gardens complement the elegant interiors perfectly. With a superb choice of function spaces and guest rooms, The Elephant is ideal for any wedding celebration.
We strongly believe that no two weddings should be the same. We give every wedding the care and attention it deserves to create your perfect day, tailoring every detail to suit your requirements, not ours. From your very first enquiry through to the big day itself, our fantastic team will be on hand to help and support you every step of the way to ensure it all runs smoothly.
We want to create a day which exceeds your expectations and impresses your guests. You and your guests can also enjoy full, exclusive use of the magnificent venue. This exclusivity means you can have a private celebration while benefiting from the dedicated service of the excellent team.
The Elephant exudes style, elegance and boasts first-class service. Our unique venue also holds a licence for civil ceremonies, so you can have your whole day here. We can accommodate up to 130 seated guests for your wedding breakfast and up to 150 for a more relaxed event.
For the perfect end to the perfect day, we have overnight accommodation across 22 quirky, interesting rooms for the newlyweds and guests.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for more details.


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