Gardens
The stunning gardens of Prestwold Hall are just as breathtaking as the interior, extending out from the main house into beautiful countryside.
Following architect William Burn’s remodelling of the Hall in 1842, he turned his hand to the gardens, adding the porte cochère and entrance to the west, and creating the beautifully planted beds and symmetrical design of the garden as we know it today.
Before this, the house was set on an informal lawn with shrubberies and trees to the north, east and west, with the main entrance of the Hall to the south.
the park
Set in 2,500 acres of land in the heart of the Leicestershire Wolds, Prestwold Hall offers spectacular views of gently rising parkland to the south.
Having rebuilt the Hall in the 1760s, Charles James Packe also created the parkland around it. This description, written by English printer and author John Nichols, paints a beautiful image of the area surrounding Prestwold Hall:
“The house, in every point of view shews itself delightfully shaded with wood, being ornamented with large plantations of forest-trees; Mr Packe having, perhaps, planted and raised within the last thirty years, more trees than any gentleman in this county.”
Garden weddings
The gardens at Prestwold Hall offer a spectacular venue for outdoor wedding celebrations.
Enjoy the glorious English countryside, rolling parkland and beautifully planted gardens as you say your vows and share your love with friends and family.
We hold registrar-led civil ceremonies in the garden under the cover of our picturesque Georgian gazebo. Walk the aisle across the carefully manicured lawns and celebrate your union in this spectacular location.
Couples can also hold celebrant-led blessings and vow renewals anywhere within the gardens, so you can make the most of this exquisite setting and create the wedding of your dreams.
Celebrations in the gardens
Prestwold Hall’s magnificent gardens can be hired for any special event, so you can celebrate in beautiful and unique surroundings.
Whatever the occasion, you can enjoy long summer evenings in the garden with friends, family or colleagues and let our Events Team take care of your every need.
With almost endless options for formal and relaxed outdoor dining, including barbecues and wood-fired pizza ovens, we will make sure your guests are treated to a delicious and memorable meal.
St Andrew’s Church
Just a short walk from the Hall through the beautiful gardens, you’ll find St. Andrew’s Church.
This Grade II listed medieval building has been passed down as part of the Prestwold Estate for hundreds of years, before coming to the Packe family in 1653. While many of the original features have been replaced or destroyed over the years, parts of the tower and chancel still maintain their original 13th century masonry.
St Andrew’s Church still serves the local community and is regularly used for Holy Communion, baptisms and weddings.
Prestwold Farm
Surrounding the gardens and parkland is a working farm, covering 1,000 hectares of land.
Edward and Lisa Packe-Drury-Lowe are responsible for the management of Prestwold Farm, where the main crops are wheat, oil seed rape, barley and peas. Sheep and cattle can also be found grazing in the parkland.
Through sustainable agricultural practices, Edward aims to protect the local flora and fauna to ensure that it can be enjoyed by future generations for many years to come.
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If you’re interested in holding an event in the beautiful gardens of Prestwold Hall, get in touch and we’ll be delighted to help.
