Bisham Abbey
Bisham Abbey was once home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I and offers the uniqueness of time and history as well as modern facilities for a variety of visitors. It is located close to London and major transport links, and sits on the borders of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire in stunning grounds on the banks of the River Thames.
The Abbey is one of Sport England’s National Sports Centres and is home to a number of National Governing Bodies of Sport. Bisham Abbey provides excellent facilities to Britain’s leading sports men and women, and aims to provide a world class experience where everything we do ensures that our customers are valued and their satisfaction and recommendation to others is paramount.
Bisham Abbey is also a Conferencing and Event Centre, boasting a large number of recently refurbished rooms and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate events and team-building days.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistMeetings and conferences are held in stunning and historic meeting rooms throughout the Abbey. As well as including the latest technologies, all meeting rooms at Bisham Abbey include Bisham Abbey note paper and pens, projector and flip chart, ensuring your meetings run smoothly.
Bisham Abbey hosts a range of exciting team building activities and can tailor and individualise any package to suit bespoke requirements. Examples of the team building activities we have held recently are extensive and include:
Archery
Raft building
Laser pigeon shooting
Inflatable games
‘It’s a Knockout’
Football competitions and tournaments
Volleyball tournaments
Tennis tournaments
Hold your party or celebration in our Grade I listed Abbey, which provides a stunning backdrop to mark the occasion. We can cater for private dining events, large formal dinners or informal buffet-style celebrations – the choice is yours.
Bisham Abbey is the perfect location for:
Birthday celebrations
Anniversaries
Private dining
Awards and ceremonies
Christmas parties
Marquee events
Barbeques
Bisham Abbey is steeped in rich history and provides the perfect romantic backdrop for your wedding day in Buckinghamshire. Set amongst picturesque grounds on the banks of the River Thames, Bisham Abbey caters for any type of wedding, from small, intimate gatherings to larger marquee weddings in the beautiful gardens of the Abbey. Bisham Abbey is fully licenced for Civil Ceremonies in both The Warwick Room and The Great Hall.
Room Information
Bisham Abbey has 7 rooms. The largest, Great Hall, holds up to 150 guests seated.
- Great Hall80-150 seated
- Warwick25-90 seated100 standing
- Margaret Dickinson Lounge120 standing
- Sonning16-40 seated20 standing
- Elizabethan25-90 seated100 standing
- Henry VIII14 seated
- Vansittart20-70 seated75 standing
Travel Information
Marlow (about 1 mile away)
Getting to Bisham Abbey by public transport
In Marlow, Buckinghamshire, Bisham Abbey is about 1 mile from Marlow (train).
Getting to Bisham Abbey by car
For sat nav, use the postcode SL7 1RR.
Getting to Bisham Abbey by air
The nearest major airports are Heathrow (about 15 miles away) and Luton (about 28 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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