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Your Wedding at Dulwich College

Celebrate your wedding in one of South London’s most iconic historic venues. With 70 acres of grounds, versatile event spaces and a dedicated Events Team, we make planning your perfect day simple and stress-free. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, we create weddings you and your guests will never forget.

Weddings at Dulwich College

From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, our historic halls and gardens offer the perfect South London setting for your wedding. Enjoy al fresco drinks, picturesque photo opportunities, and a day planned around you.

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Key facts

  • WE CAN ACCOMMODATE 50 to 450 GUESTS
  • FRIENDLY EVENTS TEAM WITH HUGE EXPERIENCE
  • LICENCED FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES & PARTNERSHIPS
  • BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS AND HISTORIC BACKDROPS FOR YOUR PHOTOS
  • HIGH END CATERING, INTERNALLY & EXTERNALLY
  • PLENTIFUL PARKING

Civil ceremonies and partnerships

With its elegant historic charm, the Old Library is a beautiful setting for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Your exclusive two-hour booking includes an hour beforehand for set-up and decoration. The space features an integrated sound system and a Steinway baby-grand piano to help create the perfect atmosphere for your ceremony.

After your “I do’s”, you’re welcome to continue the celebration in one of our other stunning Dulwich College venues, ideal for drinks receptions and memorable wedding photos.

Capture special moments on the lawns with a confetti throw before moving on to your chosen reception space.

130 theatre style
150 standing
  • HISTORIC VENUE WITH BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS, PERFECT FOR PHOTOS
  • EXCLUSIVE TWO-HOUR CEREMONY BOOKING, PLUS ONE-HOUR FOR SET-UP
  • OPTION TO CONTINUE YOUR CELEBRATION IN ONE OF OUR OTHER SPACES
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Barry Buildings

The Barry Buildings and front lawns offer a stunning setting for outdoor drinks receptions and wedding photography. The Lower Hall, Master’s Library and surrounding areas have been recently refurbished, blending updated features with historic character.

After your wedding breakfast in the Great Hall, guests can descend the grand staircase to the Lower Hall and Cloisters for evening celebrations or relaxed coffee and conversation.

We can host traditional ceremonies in the Great Hall or South Cloisters, including Hindu ceremonies with a small fire. The Great Hall accommodates up to 450 guests.

240 seated meal
300 drinks reception
450 theatre style
  • COMBINES HISTORIC GRANDEUR WITH VERSATILE EVENT SPACES
  • PERFECT FOR LARGE HINDU CEREMONIES
  • GRAND STAIRCASE PROVIDES STUNNING PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Assembled wedding guests listening to a bride's speech in the the Great Hall at Dulwich College.A couple embracing out the front of the Barry Buildings at Dulwich College.A dramatic silhouette of a couple in the Great Hall at Dulwich College.The Great Hall at Dulwich College dressed with a mandap for a Hindu wedding.A stylish shot of a couple looking at each other in the Masters' Library at Dulwich College.A newly-wed couple dancing together at their reception in the South Cloister of the Barry Buildings at Dulwich College.A dancer in the aisle of a Hindu wedding in the Great Hall at Dulwich College.A bride giving her dinner speech to her new husband in the Great Hall at Dulwich College.A couple embraced outside the Barry Buildings at Dulwich College.A Hindu ceremony in the Great Hall at Dulwich College.

Pavilion Salle

The Pavilion Salle is a relaxed wedding venue on the upper floor of the Pavilion, with warm panelled interiors and balconies offering stunning views of the College and grounds. Set apart from the main College buildings, it is fully self-contained and can be paired with a marquee for alfresco dining, making it perfect for intimate celebrations.

80 seated meal
120 drinks reception
  • FULLY STAFFED BAR
  • WARM AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
  • BALCONIES ON BOTH SIDES WITH FABULOUS VIEWS OF THE COLLEGE
A group of wedding guests drinking in front of the Pavilion at Dulwich College.Chairs arranged in a wedding format in the Pavilion Salle at Dulwich College.A wedding guest dancing in the Pavilion Salle at Dulwich College.A couple holding hands in front of the Pavilion at Dulwich College.The top table of a wedding laughing in the Pavilion Salle at Dulwich College.A cheers being raised by wedding guests in the Pavilion Salle at Dulwich College.The Pavilion Salle at Dulwich College set up for a wedding dinner.

Steps to planning your wedding with us

Step one: Tour the venue

Step one: Tour the venue

Step two: Planning

Step two: Planning

Step three: Enjoy your day

Step three: Enjoy your day

Venue hire and wedding packages

Essential Dulwich

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Classic Dulwich

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Ultimate Dulwich

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FAQs

Do we have to use your in-house catering?

We understand how much eating and drinking is at the heart of your event and so we also welcome caterers from an approved list.

How long can I provisionally hold a date for?

We are happy to hold a date for 2 weeks so you don’t lose your preferred date while weighing up the options.

Will the site be exclusive to me?

The building you hire will be exclusive to you during your hire period but there may be other events on the campus, you should not be aware of anything else going on.

Is there enough parking for all our guests?

We have 80 parking spaces so should be plenty. Our car park easily accommodates Routemaster buses and coaches in case you want to lay on transport for your guests.

What time will we have access to the venue?

Access is from 10am on the morning of your wedding. Fridays and Saturdays 11.30pm music and bar close, 12midnight finish.

Can we supply our own alcohol? Do you charge corkage?

When using in-house catering, there is a £20 + VAT per person charge to supply your own drinks for the day we would supply and manage the evening bar.

If using external catering you would organise your day drinks with your caterer. We would then supply the evening bar for you with a minimum spend of £1,200, or, if you prefer to supply your own evening bar drinks there is a £700 + VAT corkage charge.

Please note that you would need to employ professional service for the bar either through your caterer or an outside company.

Are any decorations a no-no?

Helium balloons and naked flames are not permitted. We always suggest that you inform your event manager of all your decorative arrangements so that they can ensure there are no surprises. For in-house catering we will take care of laying out anything you want on tables and basic decoration but we leave the art of floristry and lighting to the experts.

Do we need a wedding planner?

Some of our couples using external catering find it very useful to have a wedding planner to orchestrate arrangements and suppliers on the day. When using in-house catering it is generally not required.

Meet the team

The Dulwich College Events Team brings experience and creativity to every celebration — ensuring your event runs seamlessly from start to finish.

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“The events team were brilliant, especially Julia and Gerda who we worked with from the start and on the day. They were always incredibly responsive to our many questions and made the whole process so much smoother for us. We felt completely looked after.”

A&I, 2025

“We both want to thank you and Dulwich College for giving us the location of such a magical day. The wedding itself was really beyond our best expectations and we were on a cloud of joy and love. It really could not have gone better.”

Izzy & Jasmina, December 2025

“Everything went really well, and so many guests commented on the beauty and splendour of Dulwich College, the wonderful service, and delicious food enjoyed by all”

Mother of the Bride, Emily & David, July 2023

“A massive thank you for making it such a success. It was great to work with such a professional team and to feel like everyone wanted it to be a success too”

 

Carrie & Ali, July 2023

“Thank you so much to all the team. We had the most incredible day, filled with lots of fun and laughter. The Old Library was the perfect place to get married, and the acoustics were amazing”

Jane & Harry, September 2023

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