King George III and Queen Charlotte chose the location of Hedsor House specifically for its picturesque position high above the river Thames and proximity to London. The house, originally designed by Sir William Chambers, architect of Somerset House, sits in 85 acres of historic parkland that has been enjoyed by royalty dating back to 1166. It was once the home of Dowager Princess of Wales, mother of George III and the founder of Kew Gardens.

A new house was completed in 1868. Unusually modelled on the Italian villa style, it then featured an all-new domed hall rather than the traditional open courtyard. This stunning domed hall is the focal point of Hedsor to this day and is where many of our events and functions take place.

In 2007, for the first time in its 800-year history, Hedsor opened her doors to the world by starring as Nicole Kidman’s home in the box office hit, The Golden Compass. From reinstating the magnificent 150 year-old paneling in the grand ballroom, to the installation of WiFi and 3-phase power capabilities, the house is now in immaculate condition as an events venue.

The house and estate remain completely private and managed by the fourth generation of our family ensuring the utmost privacy and exclusivity, whether that be for international product launches or the most intimate of meetings.